乳科学理学硕士-乳遗传学

动物遗传学研究生课程是跨部门的，攻读乳科学理学硕士或博士学位的学生与动物科学的教职员工，研究生和博士后研究人员紧密合作。目前的主要研究重点是基因组选择，学生研究的主题包括：使用单核苷酸多态性（SNP）标记预测育种价值的方法，评估基因组预测与未来后代表现之间的关系，使用基因组预测未来表型数据和健康史信息，控制现代育种计划中的近亲繁殖，开发具有成本效益的基因分型策略，使用统计模型和机器学习算法来识别优良的育种种群，以及使用全基因组范围的发现和鉴定具有重大影响的特定基因关联研究。使用遗传和基因组信息改善诸如生育
The graduate program in animal genetics is interdepartmental, and students pursuing a MS or PhD in Dairy Science with emphasis in animal genetics work closely with faculty, graduate students, and post-doctoral research associates in Animal Sciences. The primary research focus at present is genomic selection, with students working on topics such as: methods for prediction of breeding values using single nucleotide polymophism (SNP) markers, assessing the relationship between genomic predictions and future progeny performance, prediction of future phenotypes using genomic data and health history information, controlling inbreeding in modern breeding programs, development of cost-effective genotyping strategies, use of statistical models and machine learning algorithms to identify superior breeding stock, and the discovery and characterization of specific genes with large effects using genome-wide association studies. Strategies for using genetic and genomic information to improve traits such as fertility, calving ability, early postpartum health and feed utilization efficiency are a major emphasis. Students are expected to have a working knowledge of animal nutrition, reproductive biology and dairy management from their undergraduate studies. At the graduate level they will take courses in statistical methods, experimental design, molecular and quantitative genetics, computer science and bioinformatics.