At Breedi, we’re committed to helping livestock producers achieve the highest level of genetic progress in their herds through advanced genomic selection.
In this digest issue, we highlight the latest research and innovations that demonstrate the power of genomic selection for livestock producers. From enhancing herd productivity to improving animal health, genomic selection is a vital tool for every farmer looking to stay competitive and future-proof their farm.
Here’s what we’re covering today:
Read on to discover how these advances can help you boost your herd’s genetic potential and profitability!
In this digest issue, we highlight the latest research and innovations that demonstrate the power of genomic selection for livestock producers. From enhancing herd productivity to improving animal health, genomic selection is a vital tool for every farmer looking to stay competitive and future-proof their farm.
Here’s what we’re covering today:
- Spain’s first genetically modified sheep and its potential applications for livestock producers.
- Breeding strategies to improve livestock resilience to climate change.
- Breakthroughs in dairy sheep genetics for better productivity and health.
- Genetic insights to enhance swine survival rates and productivity.
- The Agricultural Genomics Initiative (AGGI) and its role in advancing livestock genomics.
Read on to discover how these advances can help you boost your herd’s genetic potential and profitability!
The Olive Press: Spain’s First Genetically Modified Sheep
Source: The Olive Press
Researchers in Spain have made significant strides with the country’s first genetically modified sheep, Teodoro, created using CRISPR technology. This groundbreaking achievement is not just a step forward for reproductive research—it could have profound implications for livestock producers. By improving our understanding of reproductive processes, this research could lead to more efficient breeding methods for livestock, enhancing fertility rates and herd productivity.
With genomics opening new doors for livestock breeding, farmers can look forward to improved herd fertility and more predictable reproductive outcomes, making genomic selection an indispensable tool for success.
With genomics opening new doors for livestock breeding, farmers can look forward to improved herd fertility and more predictable reproductive outcomes, making genomic selection an indispensable tool for success.
CAB Reviews: Engineering Stability in Animal Breeding
Source: CAB Reviews
As climate change continues to challenge global livestock production, genomic selection is proving to be an essential technology for building resilience in herds. A recent review highlights the potential of genomics and selective breeding to improve traits such as disease resistance and heat tolerance in livestock.
For farmers, this means breeding animals that can better withstand environmental stressors, ensuring herd productivity remains high even in difficult conditions. Genomic selection is not just a tool for the future—it's something that livestock producers need now to protect their operations and thrive in a changing climate.
For farmers, this means breeding animals that can better withstand environmental stressors, ensuring herd productivity remains high even in difficult conditions. Genomic selection is not just a tool for the future—it's something that livestock producers need now to protect their operations and thrive in a changing climate.
Frontiers in Genetics: Genetic Insights into Dairy Sheep Traits
Source: Frontiers in Genetics
Dairy sheep farmers are now benefiting from breakthroughs in genomic research that uncover the genetics behind key traits like milk production and disease resistance. By using genome-wide association studies (GWAS), scientists are identifying genetic markers that allow farmers to selectively breed for better productivity and herd health.
For sheep farmers, these advances mean faster, more reliable results in breeding programs. Genomic selection not only improves milk yields but also boosts the overall resilience of the herd. This technology offers farmers an efficient and powerful way to enhance profitability and ensure long-term success.
For sheep farmers, these advances mean faster, more reliable results in breeding programs. Genomic selection not only improves milk yields but also boosts the overall resilience of the herd. This technology offers farmers an efficient and powerful way to enhance profitability and ensure long-term success.
National Hog Farmer: Genetics of Swine Survival and Throughput
Source: National Hog Farmer
In swine production, reducing mortality and improving throughput are critical for maximizing profitability. A recent study reveals how genetic factors influence survival rates in swine from weaning to finishing. By integrating genetic data into herd management, farmers can improve survival rates and optimize production efficiency.
This research underscores the value of genomic selection in swine farming, where even small gains in survival and productivity can result in significant economic returns. Farmers adopting genomic selection are positioning themselves ahead of the curve, with healthier herds and greater profitability.
This research underscores the value of genomic selection in swine farming, where even small gains in survival and productivity can result in significant economic returns. Farmers adopting genomic selection are positioning themselves ahead of the curve, with healthier herds and greater profitability.
Illumina: Advances in Agricultural Genomics Initiative (AGGI)
Source: Illumina
Illumina’s Agricultural Genomics Initiative (AGGI) is transforming the way livestock breeders approach genomic selection. With cutting-edge sequencing technologies, AGGI empowers farmers with precise genetic information, helping them breed more climate-resilient, productive, and healthy livestock, especially focusing on local, rare and indigenous breeds in different countries.
For livestock producers, the value of this initiative is clear: faster genetic progress, better herd health, and more predictable performance outcomes.
For livestock producers, the value of this initiative is clear: faster genetic progress, better herd health, and more predictable performance outcomes.
At Breedi, we specialize in genomic selection services designed specifically for livestock producers. Genomic selection is not just a trend—it's a proven, essential tool for accelerating genetic progress, improving herd health, and increasing profitability. Ready to see how genomic selection can transform your herd?
Contact us at hello@breedi.app or visit our website to learn more about how we can help.
Contact us at hello@breedi.app or visit our website to learn more about how we can help.