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J F Medrano¹, A Ahmadi, J Casellas

¹Department of Animal Science, University of California, Davis 95616, USA. jfmedrano@ucdavis.edu

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|May 25, 2010

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This dairy cattle breeding simulation program (DCBSP) teaches animal breeding principles through realistic multi-generational herd simulations. Students learn selection strategies using genetic evaluation and marker-assisted selection for improved dairy cattle breeding.

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Area of Science:

Animal Science
Agricultural Education
Computational Biology

Background:

Traditional animal breeding education relies on theoretical concepts.
Practical application of complex breeding principles can be challenging for students.
Existing tools may not fully integrate modern selection methods like marker-assisted selection.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce a web-based simulation program for teaching dairy cattle breeding.
To provide students with hands-on experience in multi-trait selection.
To illustrate the impact of genetic evaluation and marker-assisted selection in livestock breeding.

Main Methods:

Development of the Dairy Cattle Breeding Simulation Program (DCBSP v.4.9) with a FORTRAN 90 core and web interface.
Simulation of dairy cattle populations across multiple generations, incorporating student decisions on mating, culling, and selection.
Integration of multivariate animal mixed model evaluation and marker-assisted selection for genetic improvement.
Customizable simulation parameters for administrators to tailor courses.

Main Results:

The program generates realistic herd dynamics, including new offspring and productive records each simulation period.
Students receive herd-specific summaries of demographic, productive, and genetic data.
The simulation allows for evaluation of genetic trends over time, demonstrating the outcomes of selection decisions.

Conclusions:

The DCBSP is an effective teaching tool for undergraduate and graduate students in animal breeding.
It provides a practical and realistic learning experience for developing essential animal breeding skills.
The software successfully bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application in livestock improvement.