Harnessing genomic information for livestock improvement.

[en] The world demand for animal-based food products is anticipated to increase by 70% by 2050. Meeting this demand in a way that has a minimal impact on the environment will require the implementation of advanced technologies, and methods to improve the genetic quality of livestock are expected to play a large part. Over the past 10 years, genomic selection has been introduced in several major livestock species and has more than doubled genetic progress in some. However, additional improvements are required. Genomic information of increasing complexity (including genomic, epigenomic, transcriptomic and microbiome data), combined with technological advances for its cost-effective collection and use, will make a major contribution.

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Agriculture & agronomy

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Georges, Michel ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Dpt. de gestion vétérinaire des Ressources Animales (DRA) > GIGA-R : Génomique animale

Charlier, Carole ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Dpt. de gestion vétérinaire des Ressources Animales (DRA) > GIGA-R : Génomique animale

Hayes, Ben

Language :

English

Title :

Harnessing genomic information for livestock improvement.

Publication date :

2019

Journal title :

Nature Reviews. Genetics

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1471-0056

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1471-0064

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Nature Publishing Group, United Kingdom

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ERC, H2020, WALLInnov

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