Animal Genetics and Genomics

The section “Animal Genetics and Genomics” aims to bring together the most recent advances in interdisciplinary fields of animal genetics and share the knowledge between scientists and professionals. Some of the topics covered in the section include, but are not limited to:

• Applied genetics and genomics in species of economic importance;
• Companion animal genetics and genomics;
• Animal breeding, genome-edited animals and genetic selection;
• Genetics and genomics of aquaculture species;
• Genetics of immune response and disease resistance;
• Animal population genetics, polymorphisms and genome annotation.