Genetic Devaluation for Inbreeding
Reference ID:558
Whereas …
Whereas, the important increase in the inbreeding levels of the Holstein population in the last decade is around 0.25%; and,
Whereas, the high level of inbreeding of Holstein heifers born in 2019, at 8.13%; and,
Whereas, the article published by CDN in March 2009 “Quantifying Inbreeding Depression” clearly shows a negative performance on the production, the fertility and the longevity of the breed;
Therefore …
Therefore, it is proposed that Lactanet, in collaboration with breed associations, reassess the negative influence of inbreeding on the performance of dairy cows and impose a genetic devaluation on the animals having inbreeding levels above the breed average.
Name | Location | |
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Mover | Hubert Guimond | Ste-Anne-de-la-Pocatière, Quebec |
1st Supporter | Vincent Roy | St-Isidore, Quebec |
2nd Supporter | Rock Hébert | Ste-Hélène-de-Kamouraska, Quebec |
3rd Supporter | Sébastien Saindon | St-Alexandre-de-Kamouraska, Quebec |
4th Supporter | Luc Martin | St-Narcisse-de-Rimouski, Quebec |