Evaluation of crossbreeding strategies for improved adaptation and productivity in African smallholder cattle farms
The study demonstrates opportunities for long-term genetic improvement of adaptive and productive performances in smallholder cattle farms using synthetic breeding. Extensive exchange of semen between villages or regions controls inbreeding and additionally contributes to increasing genetic gain. Furthermore, the definition of a suitable selection index prevents antagonistic selection responses caused by negative correlations between traits and GxE effects.
Authors
- S. Koenig (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4226-3696)
- Gregor Gorjanc (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8008-2787)
- Sèyi Fridaïus Ulrich Vanvanhossou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9870-2585)
- Tong Yin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6065-731X)
Institutions
- Roslin Institute (GB)
- Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen (DE)
- University of Edinburgh (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Genetics Selection Evolution
- Published
- 2025-02-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12711-025-00952-8
- Citations
- 7
- Primary Topic
- Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 12.72
Funders
- Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft
- Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council