Towards genomic selection in the SA sheep industry : breeding practice
M.A. Snyman, Carina Visser
Abstract
M.A. Snyman, Carina Visser
Abstract
Over the past decade genomics have revolutionised the field of animal breeding. Genomic selection implies the inclusion of genomic information into genetic analyses, which results in the accurate estimation of genomic breeding values for traits of economic importance.
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Over the past decade genomics have revolutionised the field of animal breeding. Genomic selection implies the inclusion of genomic information into genetic analyses, which results in the accurate estimation of genomic breeding values for traits of economic importance.
Key concepts: Genomic selection, Genomics, Selection (genetic algorithm), Genomic information, Biology, Animal breeding, Estimation, Biotechnology