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The information from this sequencing increases the range of possibilities TOPIGS has to improve and speed up genetic progress within its lines. Having more precise information about the effect of genes and where they are located improves the accuracy of breeding and also makes it possible to breed for new traits.
An international consortium of researchers and sponsors from the breeding industry, including TOPIGS, recently published the complete pig genome sequence in the scientific journal Nature. This information provides not only the basis for the genomic selection tools but also for analyses of the TOPIGS pigs' sequences.
These data also provide new insights into areas of the genome that were preferably maintained during pig domestication and breeding. Researchers can even distinguish between older and more recent selection pressure. This research should finally lead to breeding with animals selected using genomic tools.
Innovations in the field of genomic selection are already increasing the genomic progress of TOPIGS lines today. It is expected that the full effect of this will become noticeable over the next few years creating more genetic progress for our clients.
With a production of more than 1.25 million crossbred gilts and over 7 million doses of semen per year, TOPIGS is one of the biggest genetics suppliers in the world. In several countries, TOPIGS is either the market leader or one of the major suppliers. TOPIGS stands for progress in pigs. This means research, innovation and genetic improvement are the cornerstones of our company. By continuously improving our products, we enable our clients to achieve maximum results.
August 5, 2013 - Topigs
