Animal Genetics Course
Gain expertise in animal genetics tailored for veterinary work. Develop breeding plans, tackle hoof and leg disorders, leverage herd records and tools, curb inbreeding, increase milk production, and safeguard herd health and welfare sustainably over time. Ideal for small dairy operations seeking practical genetic improvements.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with hands-on skills to craft solid breeding strategies, enhance milk output, and minimise leg and hoof problems in small dairy herds. Master key Mendelian and quantitative genetics principles, apply EBVs, BLUP, and basic selection indices, handle inbreeding risks, analyse herd data and software results, and make sound ethical choices grounded in data to improve herd vitality and productivity long-term.
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Develop skills
- Design effective dairy breeding plans balancing milk yield, hoof health, and fertility.
- Use EBVs and BLUP to select AI sires that maximise profit and reduce defects.
- Identify hereditary hoof problems by classifying affected, carrier, and safe animals.
- Monitor herd genetics with records, R = h2*S formula, and inbreeding measures.
- Handle genetic risks ethically to cut lameness and maintain herd diversity.
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