Coordinated Research Projects

摘要

The objective of the CRP is to enable Member States (MS) to use genomic tools coupled with artificial insemination (AI) programmes for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of genetic improvement of livestock. Nuclear and nuclear-derived molecular techniques will be applied to address two major issues prevailing in developing countries, which are directly associated with food security and livelihood improvement. Firstly, it will generate genomic data of performance recorded animals, which will enable breeders and farmers relate production traits with parentage and genetic admixture of animals leading to identification and selection of superior sires for breeding by using artificial insemination. Secondly, ~(60)Co will be applied to develop a radiation hybrid panel of camel and use that for whole genome sequencing and identification of DNA markers for camel breeding. As outputs, the project is expected to leave behind in each participating country an animal identification system in place, 1000 phenotype recorded cattle/buffalo per breed/population from and a gene bank of phenotype recorded animals. Further, it will validate genetic tool (s) for testing parentage, relationship and admixture level, develop whole genome radiation hybrid panels for camel, develop a set of performance data for different genetic groups in different production systems and deliver SOPs, protocols and guidelines for continued animal genetic research and application of results in animal breeding.