Animal Genetics Course
Gain expertise in animal genetics for vet practice. Master designing breeding plans, managing hoof and leg defects, using herd records and tools, controlling inbreeding, and enhancing milk yield while safeguarding long-term herd health and welfare. This course equips you with practical skills for sustainable dairy herd improvement.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides practical tools for designing breeding plans, boosting milk production, and minimising leg and hoof issues in small dairy herds. You'll master Mendelian and quantitative genetics, EBVs, BLUP, selection indices, inbreeding control, herd record analysis, software interpretation, and ethical data-driven decisions for enduring herd health.
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Develop skills
- Design dairy breeding plans balancing milk yield, hoof health, and fertility.
- Apply EBVs and BLUP to select AI sires boosting profit and reducing defects.
- Diagnose hereditary hoof issues identifying affected, carriers, and safe breeders.
- Track herd genetics using records, R = h2*S, and inbreeding metrics.
- Manage ethical genetic risks reducing lameness while maintaining diversity.
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