Advances in the Genetic Improvement of Farm Animals Using Genomic Tools

Dear Colleagues,

The genetic improvement of farm animals is a branch of applied genetics. With the advent of genomic technologies such as genotyping and sequencing, the field has undergone a significant transition towards more precise and efficient genetic improvement strategies in farm animals.

Authors are invited to contribute to this forthcoming Special Issue, which will explore the diverse aspects of genetic improvement in farm animals in the context of genomic technologies.

The articles should be original research, reviews or perspectives that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field and address a range of topics, including but not limited to the following:

1. Novel approaches and methodologies for implementing genomic selection in breeding programs in farm animals and applications of genomic prediction in animal husbandry.
2. Selective breeding objectives to simultaneously improve desirable traits such as productivity, milk and meat quality, disease resistance and adaptability.
3. The identification and management of genetic diseases within animal populations, preventing economic losses and ensuring animal welfare.
4. Exploration of cutting-edge genomic technologies, e.g. gene editing and genetically modified animals.
5. Maintaining genetic diversity within animal populations, prevention of inbreeding depression, genetic management and conservation of breeds/ populations.
6. The contribution of genetic improvement to address the challenges to animal production posed by climate change.
7. The impact of genomic animal selection practices on the environment and the evaluation of the role of genetic improvement in promoting sustainable animal production.
8. Ethical issues related to the genetic manipulation of farm animals to ensure that genetic improvement is in accordance with animal welfare standards, consumer values and societal norms.

Dr. Panagiota Koutsouli
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Agriculture is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

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• genomic selection
• genomic prediction
• breeding programs
• genomic technologies
• genetic diseases
• genetic diversity
• genetic variation
• conservation
• farm animals