The Role of Genetics and Breeding in Livestock Management
A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal Genetics and Genomics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 December 2024 | Viewed by 139
Special Issue Editors
Interests: dairy cows; genetics; genomics
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Genetic selection and breeding of farm animals are powerful strategies for increasing the quantity and quality of animal products, as well as animal welfare, efficiency, and sustainability of livestock production. This Special Issue calls for contributions addressing original research and comprehensive reviews related to topics focusing on but not limited to the following: the use of breeding values and genomic predictions in making selection and management decisions, the creation of selection indices and mating plans, the use of predictive analytics and AI to assist farmers in making strategic decisions, and the use of genetic selection as a tool to improve animals’ resilience and adaptability to specific environments and management practices.
Dr. Natascha Vukasinovic
Dr. Jorge Hidalgo
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- genetics
- genomics
- selection index
- mating plan
- AI
- algorithm
- management
- adaptability
