Genomic selection finds its stride

Source: Barbara Duckworth, Producer.com, March 13, 2019 

Research is ongoing to find new traits and figure out genetic correlations to make the best breeding choice

Picking the best herd sire or selecting replacement heifers is getting easier for producers using genomically enhanced expected progeny differences.

The predictions of valuable traits like carcass merit, longevity and calving ease may not be 100 percent accurate but new computing power is making the job easier.

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