Swiss Low Input Genetics (SLIG) - Breeding functional dairy cows for low-input production systems using whole genome re-sequence data

• Research unit: INNOSUISSE
• Project number: 14745.2 PFLS-LS

Short description (German)

Swiss Low Input Genetics (SLIG) - Breeding functional dairy cows for low-input production systems using whole genome re-sequence data

Short description (English)

Swiss Low Input Genetics (SLIG) - Breeding functional dairy cows for low-input production systems using whole genome re-sequence data

Abstract (German)

This project applies the latest genomic technology to breed healthy, long-living dairy cows for roughagebased|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.

Abstract (English)

This project applies the latest genomic technology to breed healthy, long-living dairy cows for roughagebased|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.