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Using artificial intelligence to identify chromosomal abnormalities from genotype data
- Researchers from Wageningen University & Research, Animal Breeding and Genomics (WUR-ABG) developed a classification model to identify chromosomal... -
Can we use drones to estimate body dimensions of individual cows?
- Monitoring cattle herds with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs, or drones) can support farmers in efficiently detecting and tracking their herds,... -
How can we predict the benefit of collecting data on crossbred animals?
- Researchers from Wageningen University have developed a reliable approach that predicts the impact of non-additive effects on purebred-crossbred... -
New guidelines for cryoconservation of animal genetic resources now available online
- Cryoconservation of genetic resources in gene banks provides one of the most powerful tools to manage genetic diversity in both the short and long... -
Start of a new PhD project on the genetic conservation of the Friesian horse
- Starting on the 1st of February, Marije Steensma will start a PhD project at the Animal Breeding and Genomics group were she will work towards a... -
Measuring individual carbon dioxide production can be a promising tool in distinguishing feed efficiency of dairy cows
- This is the main conclusion of a study carried out by researchers of Wageningen University & Research, Animal Breeding and Genomics (WUR-ABG). The... -
Video launched to present the NEADAP Dairy Sustainability Assessment Tool (DSAT)
- The Netherlands East African Dairy Partnership (NEADAP) has launched a video to present its Dairy Sustainability Assessment Tool (DSAT). -
Natural antibodies and resilience indicators appear to be under polygenic control
- Results from a Wageningen University & Research, Animal Breeding and Genomics (WUR-ABG) study published in Poultry Science suggest that both... -
Seminar on optimising breeding programs in plants and animals for complex traits
- On December 7th, Wageningen University & Research (WUR) hosted a seminar to discuss commonalities and differences between optimisation and of... -
The importance of genetic diversity in food systems
- Biodiversity is strongly declining and this poses serious threats to the global food system. A transition is needed towards more nature positive food...