GENOMICS for BREED IMPROVEMENT la GÉNOMIQUE pour L’AMÉLIORATION de la RACE
Kathryn Roxburgh examines Kathryn Roxburgh examine les using genetic testing as a herd tests génétiques comme outil management tool. de gestions du troupeau. The Jersey breed represents a very competitive 4% of the Canadian dairy market today, and is gaining popularity because Jerseys can efficiently produce high-component milk.
North America has the Jersey genetics needed to push the Jersey breed forward. We just have to find those outliers and get the most out of them! At the same time, we need to identify those animals who are carriers of undesirable genetic anomalies In order to maintain our competitive edge and manage those animals accordingly. and grow the number of Jerseys in Canada, Canadian Jerseys must be bred to be Genomic testing can be used as an efeven more efficient, and produce even fective and practical management tool. It more milk solids. can do so much more for your herd than simply help you find that super-high GLPI cow for you to market. 22 JUNE / JUIN 2019 Canadian Jersey Breeder / Eleveur De Jersey Canadien
Genomic testing is used to predict economically important traits, such as milk production, milk composition, female fertility, productive life, calving ability, disease resistance, and functional conformation. Genomic testing is also used to identify carriers of the JH1 and JH2 haplotypes. When used effectively, genomic testing will save you money.