Animal Genetics Course
Acquire expertise in animal genetics for veterinary applications. Develop breeding programmes, address hoof and leg disorders, leverage herd management tools, regulate inbreeding, elevate milk production, and safeguard long-term herd health and welfare through informed genetic practices.

4 to 360 hours of flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What Will I Learn?
Gain practical skills to craft breeding strategies, enhance milk output, and minimise leg and hoof problems in small dairy herds. Master Mendelian and quantitative genetics principles, apply EBVs, BLUP, and basic selection indices, control inbreeding, analyse herd data and software results, and make ethical, evidence-driven choices for sustained herd vitality and productivity.
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Develop Skills
- Design effective dairy breeding plans balancing milk yield, hoof health, and fertility.
- Utilise EBVs and BLUP to select AI sires for higher profits and fewer defects.
- Identify hereditary hoof conditions by classifying affected, carrier, and safe animals.
- Monitor herd genetics using records, R = h2*S, and inbreeding measures over time.
- Mitigate genetic risks ethically by curbing lameness and preserving diversity.
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