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The long game of dairy cattle breeding a public forum on genetic diversity in dairy cattle at World Dairy Expo ’21


The long game of dairy cattle breeding – a public forum on genetic diversity in dairy cattle – will be held during World Dairy Expo on the afternoon of September 30th at the Sheraton Hotel. With many breeders frustrated over rising levels of inbreeding, this forum aims to bring protection of genetic diversity to the forefront of our breeding programs. Perspectives of breeders and industry personnel will be shared during panels that allow public questions and discussion. Speakers will address implications of inbreeding and potential mechanisms to address genetic diversity. We hope to see you at World Dairy Expo!

Sheraton Hotel, Madison, WI, September 30th, 2021

12:30 – 12:35    Introduction: why are we here.  Les Hansen (University of Minnesota)

12:35 – 1:25      Assessing US dairy breed diversity and implications for dairy breeding. Chad Dechow (Penn State University)

1:25 – 2:05       Looking for solutions: current and potential tools. Rebecca Cockrum (Virginia Tech)

2:05 – 2:20       Coffee Break

2:20 – 3:00       Protecting genetic diversity in the Norwegian Red Breed. Gary Rogers (Geno)

3:00 – 3:30       Genetic diversity perspectives of genetic companies and breed associations. Moderated by Chuck Sattler (Select Sires)

3:30 – 4:00       Gene banks: holders of diversity. Harvey Blackburn (USDA-ARS)

4:00 – 4:10       Coffee Break

4:10 – 4:50       Breeder perspectives and recommendations                                    Moderated by Les Hansen (University of Minnesota)

4:40 – 5:00       Open discussion and preview of the next steps. Les Hansen (University of Minnesota)

Hosted by the USDA National Animal Germplasm Program Dairy Committee

           

 


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