Molecular Markers and Genomic Selection in Farm Animal Improvement

Dear Colleagues,

The genetic improvement of farm animals plays a pivotal role in enhancing productivity, disease resistance, and overall welfare. With advancements in genomic technologies, molecular markers, and genomic selection have become powerful tools for accelerating breeding programs and improving traits of economic and functional importance in livestock. These tools enable the more precise selection of desirable traits, including growth rate, milk yield, disease resistance, and reproductive performance.

This Special Issue invites original research papers to contribute that explore the application of molecular markers and genomic selection in farm animal improvement. Topics may include the identification and validation of genetic markers for key traits, the development of genomic prediction models, the integration of genomic data into breeding programs, and the role of gene editing technologies in livestock improvement. We aim to highlight the latest advancements and provide insights into how genomic approaches can contribute to sustainable and efficient livestock production in the face of changing environmental conditions and consumer demands.

Dr. Xubin Lu
Dr. Qingbo Zhao
Guest Editors

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