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Impact of genomic selection on genetic diversity in five European cattle breeds
- June 18, 2026 at 11:40 PM
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Genomic selection has revolutionized animal breeding and accelerated genetic gains in breeding programs. However, the introduction of genomic selection in some cosmopolitan breeds has also been associated with increased inbreeding rates, raising concerns about the potential effects of genomic selection on genetic diversity in smaller or local breeds.
Originally published at Phys.org