Swiss Low Input Genetics (SLIG)
The project applies latest genomic technology to breed healthy, long-living dairy cows for grassland systems. The use of whole genome-resequence data will enhance routine breeding value estimation and facilitate the management of inbreeding
Fiche signalétique
- Département responsable Haute école des sciences agronomiques, forestières et alimentaires
- Institut Systèmes de produc- tion agricole éco- nomes en ressources
- Unité de recherche Animaux de rente et chevaux
- Organisation d'encouragement Innosuisse
- Durée 01.08.2013 - 31.12.2017
- Responsable du projet Dr. Jürg Moll
- Direction du projet Dr. Christine Flury
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Équipe du projet
Dr. Fritz Schmitz-Hsu
Dr. Jürg Moll
Dr. Heidi Signer-Hasler
Dr. Christine Baes
Dr. Christine Flury -
Partenaire
Swissgenetics
Qualitas AG
IOWA State University - Dept. of Animal Science
AGN GENETICS GMBH - Mots-clés whole-genome resequencing, cattle breeding, genetic diversity
Situation
Aim of the project: Implementation of whole genome re-sequence data into routine genetic evaluation and development of a tool to control inbreeding for Swiss dairy cattle breeding programs.
Approche
This project applies the latest genomic technology to breed healthy, long-living dairy cows for roughage-based production systems. The use of whole genome re-sequence data (WGS) will considerably increase the value of genetic exports, enhance breeding value estimation methods and facilitate management of inbreeding. This is one of the first projects applying WGS in routine genetic evaluation worldwide and is expected to markedly increase the export of Swiss dairy genetics.
