Animal Genetics and Breeding
Quantitative genetics and the selection and mating systems used to improve livestock.
ANSC-310 Year 3 3 credits 12 lessons planned ▶ Video lessons coming soon
Offered by HSM University · Animal Science
Course content
- 1Genetics review for animal breedersComing
- 2Qualitative traitsComing
- 3Quantitative traitsComing
- 4HeritabilityComing
- 5Breeding values and EPDsComing
- 6Selection responseComing
- 7Selection indexesComing
- 8Inbreeding and relationshipComing
- 9Crossbreeding and heterosisComing
- 10Genomic selectionComing
- 11Breeding programs by speciesComing
- 12Designing a breeding programComing
Requirements
Recommended background. You can start any course at any time.
Description
Quantitative genetics and the selection and mating systems used to improve livestock.
Part of the Agriculture & Food stream, typically taken in year 3.