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Industry Application of Genomic Predictions in The Netherlands
The introduction of genomically enhanced breeding values (GEBV) in The Netherlands and Flanders has led to huge changes in breeding program management, due to improved reliabilities of young breeding stock and the decreasing need for progeny-testing schemes for young bulls. Moreover, the availability of GEBV has also led to a multitude of industry and market opportunities, and has thus led to new developments in herdbook registration, genetic disorders, and on-farm genetic management, both in selecting breeding stock and bull choice. Challenges lie in the fields of 1) consistently maintaining the level of accuracy obtained for GEBV and genotypic information in general, 2) transparency to adopt this new technology in the market, and 3) the balance between costs and economic returns.
Keywords:
dairy cattle, genomics, industry application
