Effects of genomic selection on genetic improvement, inbreeding, and merit of young versus proven bulls.

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Summary

This stochastic simulation study shows that genomic selection in combination with a severe reduction in the generation interval can double the rate of genetic gain at the same rate of inbreeding per generation, but with a higher rate ofInbreeding per year.

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Published
2011-03-01
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Keywords

Genetic gain, Inbreeding, Selection (genetic algorithm), Biology, Animal science

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