Managing Genetic Diversity for Future Dairy and Livestock Breeding
Discussion on managing genetic diversity for future dairy and livestock breeding is the objective at the 42nd American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) Discover Conference on Food Animal Agriculture, April 19-21, 2022, at Northern Illinois University Naperville Conference Center.
The Discover Conference Series is designed to provide a format and venue that encourages in-depth discussion of cutting-edge science. ADSA Discover Conferences focus on topics of importance to the science of food animal agriculture and are held in an informal setting.
Genetic diversity drives our ability to increase profitability through selection, shift selection objectives to meet new market demands, and adapt to new environments. For the past 50 years combined breeding entities have successfully made U.S. genetics globally preeminent — increasing food security and providing marketing opportunities for U.S. breeders. With a range of new selection tools and methods to employ this is an opportune time to pause, reflect and plan how genetic diversity and inbreeding might be managed in such a way that further advances U.S. genetics for the greater good.
Led by the USDA National Animal Germplasm Program, this Discover Conference is one part of a comprehensive approach to address the issue of genetic diversity. The goal of these activities is to promote a shift in how breeding, genetic improvement and genetic diversity are viewed and used in an intensive agricultural sector found in countries like the United States. A poster session will be included to allow participants to share and discuss research findings.
Topics that will be covered during the three day conference include:
- Managing Genetic Diversity: Challenges and Opportunities
- Use and Management of Genetic Diversity
- Breeder Perspectives
- Marketing and Exchange of Genetic Resources
- Tools for Managing Genetic Diversity
Dairy and livestock farmers, allied industry, graduate students and early career professionals are encouraged to attend. For complete conference information, including the latest program and registration materials, go to: https://www.adsa.org/Meetings/42nd-Discover-Conference.
