Ruminant Genomics, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice

1st Edition, Volume 40-3 - October 8, 2024
Imprint: Elsevier
Editors: John Dustin Loy, Jessica L. Klabnik, Nial J. O’Boyle
Language: English
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In this issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice, guest editors Drs. Nial J. O'Boyle, John Dustin Loy, and Jessica L. Klabnik bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Genomics. Top experts provide a primer on fundamentals, applications, and implementation of genetics and genomics into ruminant practice, including articles on key genetics/genomics strategies and economic impact; sampling and laboratory logistics; beef and dairy genetic evaluations; and the role of veterinary practitioners in the genomic era in beef and dairy.

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Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Contributors
Forthcoming Issues
Preface
Genetics and Genomics 101
Key points
Introduction
A crash course on the genome
Genetic inheritance: Mendelian and complex traits
Complex trait inheritance and heritability
Genetic progress and the breeder’s equation
Estimates of genetic potential
Genomics and genomic prediction
Summary
Clinics care points
Beef Genetic Evaluations
Key points
Introduction
Summary
Clinics care points
Innovating Beef Cattle Veterinary Practices: Leveraging Genetic and Genomic Tools
Key points
Introduction
A genetic approach to reduce dystocia
Integrating veterinary expertise with genomic insights for enhanced decision-making
Summary
Clinics care points
Sampling and Laboratory Logistics: How to Collect DNA Samples and Overview of Techniques for Laboratory Analysis
Key points
Introduction
Best practices of sample collection in the field to ensure submission of good-quality samples
Processing of Samples within the Laboratory
Summary
Clinics care points
The Private Practitioner: A Veterinary Practitioner's Perspective to the Application of Bovine Genomics in Client Herds
Key points
Introduction
Discussion
Trait assessment
Utilization of trait prediction in a breeding program
Summary
Clinics care points
Role of Veterinary Practitioners in the Genomic Era in Dairy: Economic Impact
Key points
Guidelines
Application
Future directions
Summary
European Dairy Cattle Evaluations and International Use of Genomic Data
Key points
Introduction
Transition from phenotypic to genomic evaluations
International use of genomic data
#Phenotypeisking
Gene flow
Future directions
Machine learning
Future breeding goals enabled by data exchange
Beef from dairy and size of dairy cows
Discussion
The Benefit of a National Genomic Testing Scheme
Key points
Introduction
Challenges to implementation of a national genotyping strategy
Summary
Clinics care points
Advancing Dairy and Beef Genetics Through Genomic Technologies
Key points
Introduction
Summary
Clinics care points
Future Directions for Ruminant Genomics
Key points
Introduction
Unwavering foundations
Beef genetic evaluations and genomics
Genomic technologies—sampling and laboratory testing
The role of practitioners
International and national genomics
Advancing genetics with genomic technology
Summary
Clinics care points

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