Genomic Selection and Mating Planning in Horse Breeding

What does DNA tell us about the breeding potential of our horses?

Genomic selection makes it possible to assess a horse's genetic predispositions early on the basis of DNA information and to make breeding decisions in a more targeted way. The genomic breeding value estimation and the mating planner are provided by the vit computing centre on behalf of the IAFH. For our region, the DSP is the responsible IAFH shareholder. This allows the strengths and weaknesses of mare and stallion to be taken into account in even greater detail.

Dr. Kathrin F. Stock explains the fundamentals of genomic selection and shows what this means for practical mating planning. She will present how the genomics-based mating planner provided by the vit computing centre for the IAFH works and explain its practical use.

All interested breeders are warmly invited. Participation is free of charge.