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Advanced Animal Breeding and Genetics

Course Description: This course evaluates genetic principles and their applications in improving livestock populations. It focuses on Mendelian and quantitative genetics, population and molecular genetics, selection methods, estimation of breeding values, inbreeding and crossbreeding systems, hybrid vigor (heterosis), and strategies aimed at maximizing the rate of genetic progress in farm animals. Laboratory sessions include practical exercises in pedigree analysis, genetic calculations, and evaluation of breeding programs.
Credit hours: 3
Objectives of the course :

This course explores what patterns and dynamics of genetic variation in animal populations can teach us about the processes underlying evolution. Topics include measuring genetic variation, mutation, selection and adaptation, genetic drift, migration, animal population structure and multi-locus models, quantitative traits, and adaptation at the molecular level.

Course outputs :

Development and evaluation of economic trait objectives and indicators. Understanding and designing appropriate mating systems for different production objectives.
Understanding quantitative vs. qualitative traits and how they behave under selection.
Estimation of Main Genetic Parameters (Heritability, Repeatability, Genotypic and Phenotypic Correlations).

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