Increasingly, genomics is used in poultry breeding to improve the efficiency and productivity of chickens and other poultry species. The poultry industry can benefit from genomics by identifying and selecting traits that increase growth rate, feed efficiency, and disease resistance. As a result, new poultry breeds can be developed that are better suited to the industry's needs, improving poultry production's sustainability and profitability. In this episode, Dr. Jack Dekkers talks about genomics in poultry genetics and breeding, as well as some of the accomplishments and benefits of using it to improve our industry.

"That's how genomics is being used now: is getting a more accurate estimate of relationships among individuals, which allows us to use these phenotypes much more effectively." - Dr. Jack Dekkers

What you’ll learn:

Highlight (00:00)
Introduction (1:20)
Genomics in poultry breeding (7:10)
Industry adaptation to genomics (12:42)
Genomics impact on cage-free layer production (17:23)
Genomics applied to select welfare traits (22:46)
Birds' health improvement through genomics (25:49)
The future of genomics technology (33:16)
Final questions (36:07)

Meet the guest: Dr. Jack Dekkers

Experience:

Current: C.F. Curtiss Distinguished Professor in the Department of Animal Science, Iowa State University

Background:

B.S. (Wageningen Agricultural University);
M.S., (Wageningen Agricultural University);
Ph.D., Animal Breeding (University of Wisconsin).

Connect with the guest on Social Media: LinkedIn

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Dr. Jack Dekkers: Genomics in Poultry Industry | Ep. 18