Bovine genetics: understanding DNA to make better breeding choices
Oct 8, 2026 — 02:30 pm - 3:00 PM
Agora Pôle Santé & Viandes Blanches (Hall 2)
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How is genetics revolutionizing the management of cattle farms? This conference invites you to discover the basics of DNA and genotyping, as well as their practical applications for breeders: securing parentage, preventing genetic abnormalities, improving selection, and preserving herd diversity. Through simple and accessible examples, you will understand how genetic analyses have become real decision-support tools for building the livestock farming of tomorrow. A unique opportunity to better understand the promises, but also the limits, of genomics in the service of performance and animal health.