Effect of genomic selection on genetic diversity in the Finnish Ayrshire

We have used over 10,000 cow imputed 50K SNP genotypes to assess the effects of inbreeding and genome selection in dairy cattle.
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Katri Sarviaho, Image: Kari Elo

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Sarviaho, K., Uimari, P., & Martikainen, K. 2024. Signatures of positive selection after the introduction of genomic selection in the Finnish Ayrshire population.  J Dairy Sci. 107:4822–4832. doi:

Sarviaho, K., Uimari, P., & Martikainen, K. 2023. Estimating inbreeding rate and effective population size in the Finnish Ayrshire population in the era of genomic selection. J Anim Breed Genet. 140:343-353. doi: