Selection at DNA level: Genomic selection brings about a revolution in animal breeding

10 years ago it was still a futuristic dream. Today, genomic selection is the hot topic in the world of animal breeding. But what precisely does it involve? Dutch researchers outline the background to this new technology.

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Main Authors: Calus, M.P.L., Bastiaansen, J.W.M., Meuwissen, T.H.E., Veerkamp, R.F.
Format: Article/Letter to editor biblioteca
Language:English
Subjects:animal breeding, dairy farming, dna, genetic markers, genomes, selective breeding, dierveredeling, genetische merkers, genomen, melkveehouderij, selectief fokken,
Online Access:https://research.wur.nl/en/publications/selection-at-dna-level-genomic-selection-brings-about-a-revolutio
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