| New phenotypes for new breeding goals in pigs. | |
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PMID: 22436267 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Pig breeders in the past have adopted their breeding goals according to the needs of the producers, processors and consumers and have made remarkable genetic improvements in the traits of interest. However, it is becoming more and more challenging to meet the market needs and expectations of consumers and in general of the citizens. In view of the current and future trends, the breeding goals have to include several additional traits and new phenotypes. These phenotypes include (a) vitality from birth to slaughter, (b) uniformity at different levels of production, (c) robustness, (d) welfare and health and (e) phenotypes to reduce carbon footprint. Advancements in management, genomics, statistical models and other technologies provide opportunities for recording these phenotypes. These new developments also provide opportunities for making effective use of the new phenotypes for faster genetic improvement to meet the newly adapted breeding goals. |
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Authors:
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J W M Merks; P K Mathur; E F Knol |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Animal : an international journal of animal bioscience Volume: 6 ISSN: 1751-732X ISO Abbreviation: Animal Publication Date: 2012 Apr |
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Created Date: 2012-03-22 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101303270 Medline TA: Animal Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 535-43 Citation Subset: IM |
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Institute for Pig Genetics B.V., PO Box 43, 6640 AA Beuningen, The Netherlands. |
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