Genomic regions affecting inbreeding depression in dairy cattle

What is it about?

Detection of genomic regions responsible for inbreeding depression on dairy cattle fertility traits using ROH (Runs Of Homozygosity) as a measure of inbreeding coefficient. Examination of identified regions using varying lengths of haplotypes.

Featured Image

Why is it important?

The control of inbreeding depression can be improved by detecting the genomic regions associated with impaired phenotypic performance, as there regions can harbor genes that are detrimental in homozygous state.