Linebreeding And Inbreeding Coefficients Of Wagyu Cattle
Inbreeding is a population genetic parameter that is crucially important in cattle breeding. It happens when related cattle mate and it can’t be stopped, especially in small groups. Calves whose parents are linked will receive homozygous genotypes that came from ancestors they both had. Inbreeding among cattle can exacerbate various issues, including disease susceptibility, diminished […]
