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  • Animal Breeding and Genetics
  • Quantitative Genetics
  • Bioinformatics

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  • Effective management of genetic variation is crucial for breeding schemes.
  • Optimum contribution selection balances genetic gain with inbreeding control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a novel iterative algorithm (Gencont2) for calculating optimum genetic contributions.
  • To assess the efficiency and accuracy of Gencont2 compared to a previous program (Gencont).

Main Methods:

  • Development of the Gencont2 iterative algorithm.
  • Validation using datasets from cattle, pig, and sheep breeding programs.
  • Comparison of Gencont2 with Gencont on selection candidates (2929-6875).

Main Results:

  • Gencont2 achieved similar genetic gain to Gencont in most cases.
  • Gencont2 reduced computation time by 90-93% (13-22 times faster).
  • Gencont2 successfully processed large datasets that Gencont could not handle.

Conclusions:

  • Gencont2 offers a faster and scalable alternative for practical optimum contribution selection.
  • The algorithm aids in managing inbreeding and improving the sustainability of animal breeding programs.