Breeding Goals and Phenotyping Programs for Multi-Trait Improvement in the Genomics Era

Author(s)
Dekkers, J C M
Van Der Werf, J H J
Publication Date
2014
Abstract
Genomic information can enhance breeding programs by increasing the accuracy of estimated breeding values. In a multi-trait setting, genomic information also provides opportunities to remove limitations of traditional breeding programs with regard to genetic improvement of 'hard to measure' traits, in particular if they have unfavorable genetic correlations with 'easy to measure' traits. The objectives of this paper are to describe and discuss the impact of availability of genomic information on breeding goals and phenotyping programs for multi-trait improvement of selection programs towards an overall economic objective.
Citation
Proceedings of the 10th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production (WCGALP) (Genetic Improvement Programs: Breeding objectives, economics of selection schemes, and advances in selection theory), p. 1-6
Link
https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/18729
Language
en
Publisher
American Society of Animal Science
Title
Breeding Goals and Phenotyping Programs for Multi-Trait Improvement in the Genomics Era
Type of document
Conference Publication
Entity Type
Publication

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