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Inbreeding and the gene pool.

C W Young

    Journal of Dairy Science
    |February 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Concerns about inbreeding in dairy cattle due to artificial insemination are widespread. However, studies show inbreeding levels have remained low, suggesting it

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    Area of Science:

    • Animal Genetics
    • Dairy Science
    • Reproductive Technologies

    Background:

    • Artificial insemination (AI) in dairy industries increasingly samples sons from popular sires.
    • This practice raises concerns about potential inbreeding and its impact on the dairy gene pool.
    • Detrimental effects of inbreeding on economically important traits are a primary driver of these concerns.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the detrimental effects of inbreeding on economically important traits in dairy cattle.
    • To analyze and discuss current estimates of inbreeding in various dairy cattle populations.
    • To assess the actual increase in inbreeding levels associated with widespread AI use.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of known detrimental effects of inbreeding on dairy traits.

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  • Analysis of published estimates of inbreeding in dairy cattle populations.
  • Comparison of inbreeding levels before and during the widespread adoption of AI.

    • Main Results:

    • Inbreeding has increased minimally, if at all, in studied dairy cattle populations during the AI era.
    • Average inbreeding in US Holsteins and British Friesians in the 1970s was 3-6% relative to foundation stock.
    • A recent study on US Ayrshires indicated low inbreeding despite a smaller population size.

    Conclusions:

    • Inbreeding levels in major dairy breeds have not significantly increased with the adoption of AI.
    • The preservation of genetic variation and inbreeding are minor concerns when selecting AI sires.
    • Current AI practices appear sustainable without compromising the dairy gene pool.