Exploring Horizons for Domestic Animal Genomics

Exploring Horizons for Domestic Animal Genomics

Exploring Horizons for Domestic Animal Genomics: Workshop Summary by the National Research Council and contributing experts examines the role of genomic research in advancing domestic animal science, agriculture, and veterinary medicine. Based on a national workshop, the book reviews the contributions of genomics to animal production, companion animal research, evolutionary biology, and the study of genetic disorders. It also identifies future research priorities and explores the benefits of coordinating multi-species genomics initiatives with broader genomic and functional genomics projects. This reference is valuable for researchers, policymakers, and students in genetics, animal science, and biotechnology.

Key Features

• Explores the role of genomics in domestic animal research.
• Examines applications of genomic analysis in agriculture and livestock production.
• Discusses genomics in companion animal science.
• Highlights connections between animal genomics and evolutionary biology.
• Explores the use of animal models to study genetic disorders.
• Identifies potential research directions for existing genomics programs.
• Examines opportunities for coordinated, multi-species genomics research.
• Discusses the integration of genomics with functional genomics projects.
• Summarizes expert discussions and research priorities from a national workshop.
• Supports researchers, students, and policymakers working in animal genetics, biotechnology, and agricultural science.