Title: Genomic Management of Animal Genetic Diversity
Editor: Kor Oldenbroek
Publisher: Wageningen Academic Publishers
Genomic Management of Animal Genetic Diversity is an authoritative, forward-looking scientific volume addressing the preservation and sustainable utilization of genetic variation across livestock and domestic animal populations. Edited by renowned animal breeding and genetics specialist Kor Oldenbroek, this work bridges high-throughput genomic technologies with actionable conservation and breeding strategies. It serves as an indispensable resource for animal geneticists, livestock breeding organizations, biodiversity conservationists, and agricultural researchers working to maintain genetic resilience in changing global environments.
Key Topics Covered:
- High-Throughput Genomic Technologies: Application of whole-genome sequencing, dense SNP marker panels, and bioinformatic pipelines to quantify pedigree-free genetic diversity and population structure.
- Inbreeding Control & Genetic Load: Genomic metrics for tracking runs of homozygosity (ROH), detecting deleterious recessive mutations, and mitigating localized or population-wide inbreeding depression.
- Optimum Contribution Selection: Practical integration of genomic breeding values (GEBVs) with conservation constraints to balance long-term genetic gain against the loss of rare allelic diversity.
- In Situ & Ex Situ Conservation Strategies: Genomic characterization of native and endangered breeds, alongside modern cryopreservation and biobanking frameworks to safeguard livestock biodiversity.
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