H.D. (Hans) Daetwyler: “Genome-Wide Evaluation of Populations”

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9 Dec 2009 11:00
Unit: Wageningen University
Location: Aula, building 362, Gen. Foulkesweg 1, Wageningen
Organisation: Wageningen University
Promotor: prof.dr.ir. J.A.M. van Arendonk (Animal Breeding and Genetics)
Promotor: Prof. J.A. Woolliams (University of Edinburgh, UK)
Co Promotor: Dr. B. Villanueva (Ministeria de Ciencia e Innovacion, Madrid, Spain)

 The sequencing of various animal genomes has resulted in a large amount of genetic marker data now being available for many species.  This genomic information can be used to get a more accurate picture of the genetic make-up of an individual than previously possible with traditional methods.  The work in this thesis investigated a method called genome-wide evaluation, which uses all genomic marker data to estimate the overall genetic value for an individual.  Genetic values estimated with genome-wide evaluation methods are useful in animal breeding and in the prediction of genetic risk to disease in animals and humans.  Specifically, the results of this thesis will help researchers design experiments with appropriate sample size and it also gives guidance on which methods work best in different species and traits. 
Title thesis: “Genome-Wide Evaluation of Populations”
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