genetic analysis of livestock

Question 1

what are key factors of breeding programmes?

Answer 1

• identifies best breeds to produce desired outcomes
• estimated breeding values =how desirable the genes are

Question 2

what is genomics?

Answer 2

• the study of a set of entire genes found in living things
• an organisms complete set of DNA
• genetics look at a single gene
• genomics look at all genes

Question 3

why is DNA screening important in livestock?

Answer 3

• to select appropriate bulls and improve characteristics
• avoid inbreeding
• improve welfare
• increase production rate
• generate more income for the farmer