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Effects of germplasm exchange strategies on genetic gain, homozygosity, and genetic diversity in dairy stud populations: A simulation study.
Journal of dairy science - 1 Dec 2024
Lozada-Soto Emmanuel A, Maltecca Christian, Jiang Jicai, Cole John B, VanRaden Paul M, Tiezzi Francesco
Abstract excerpt
Although genomic selection has led to considerable improvements in genetic gain, it has also seemingly led to increased rates of inbreeding and homozygosity, which can negatively affect genetic diversity and the long-term sustainability of dairy populations. Using genotypes from US Holstein animals from 3 distinct stud populations, we performed a simulation study consisting of 10 rounds of selection, with each...
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