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ArticleGenetics, selection, evolution : GSE2025

Evaluation of crossbreeding strategies for improved adaptation and productivity in African smallholder cattle farms.

Sèyi Fridaïus Ulrich Vanvanhossou, Tong Yin, Gregor Gorjanc, Sven König

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Article in Genetics, selection, evolution : GSE, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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4 authors.

Sèyi Fridaïus Ulrich VanvanhossouInstitute of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Justus-Liebig-University Gießen, 35390, Gießen, Germany. Seyi.F.Vanvanhossou-2@agrar.uni-giessen.de.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9870-2585
Tong YinInstitute of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Justus-Liebig-University Gießen, 35390, Gießen, Germany.
Gregor GorjancThe Roslin Institute and Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK.
Sven KönigInstitute of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Justus-Liebig-University Gießen, 35390, Gießen, Germany.

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BBSRC ISP BBS/E/D/30002275BBSRC ISP BBS/E/RL/230001ABBSRC ISP BBS/E/RL/230001CDeutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft KO 3520/13-1
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Abstract

backgroundCrossbreeding is successfully implemented worldwide to improve animal productivity and adaptability. However, recurrent failures of crossbreeding programmes in African countries imply the need to design effective strategies for the predominant smallholder production systems.

methodsA comprehensive simulation procedure mimicked body weight (BW

resultsRegardless of

conclusionsThe study demonstrates opportunities for long-term genetic improvement of adaptive and productive performances in smallholder cattle farms using synthetic breeding. Extensive exchange of semen between villages or regions controls inbreeding and additionally contributes to increasing genetic gain. Furthermore, the definition of a suitable selection index prevents antagonistic selection responses caused by negative correlations between traits and GxE effects.

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Adaptation, PhysiologicalBreedingHybridization, GeneticAnimal HusbandryAnimalsBody WeightCattleCrosses, GeneticFarmsMalePhenotypeSelection, Genetic

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PMID39979829
PMCPMC11844127

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