African Cattle Genomics Exchange | Karen Marshall - forum organiser | Activity https://cattle-genomix.net/members/karenmarshall/activity/ Activity feed for Karen Marshall - forum organiser. Wed, 26 Jan 2022 09:34:04 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.0.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 1469e341ae828dab2181e51171ff01d5 Karen Marshall - forum organiser posted a new activity comment http://cattle-genomix.net/topic-2/comment-page-2/#comment-228 Fri, 26 Aug 2016 14:54:59 +0000 We come to the end of the forum time, and I very much thank everyone for their contributions. We will however leave the space open for the next few days, to allow for last comments and for people to view the summary posts.

Thanks Again, Karen.

In reply to - Karen Marshall – forum organiser wrote a new post, Building a genomic reference resource on African cattle Here we will discuss the need and potential for a Genomics Reference Resource for African Cattle – which […] ]]> 7edc1e1009e1cc29b1cdf869a6912027 Karen Marshall - forum organiser posted a new activity comment http://cattle-genomix.net/topic-1/comment-page-2/#comment-227 Fri, 26 Aug 2016 14:54:35 +0000 We come to the end of the forum time, and I very much thank everyone for their contributions. We will however leave the space open for the next few days, to allow for last comments and for people to view the summary posts.

Thanks Again, Karen.

In reply to - Karen Marshall – forum organiser wrote a new post, Using genomic information on cattle in Africa Here we are discussing the applications of genomic (or genetic) information on cattle in Africa, both in the near […] ]]> ec88a76416c5a8d64a949014c0900afb Karen Marshall - forum organiser posted a new activity comment http://cattle-genomix.net/topic-1/comment-page-2/#comment-226 Fri, 26 Aug 2016 14:24:23 +0000 Thanks MIzeck and I fully agree – integration across disciplines is essential!

In reply to - Karen Marshall – forum organiser wrote a new post, Using genomic information on cattle in Africa Here we are discussing the applications of genomic (or genetic) information on cattle in Africa, both in the near […] ]]> 8644cae998545ee4e8b578d9b6d829cd Karen Marshall - forum organiser posted a new activity comment http://cattle-genomix.net/topic-1/comment-page-2/#comment-221 Fri, 26 Aug 2016 09:46:26 +0000 Thanks – and this aligns with some of the earlier contributions on current and potential use of genomics. In particular, one of the most commonly discussed applications was around determination of breed composition.

In reply to - Karen Marshall – forum organiser wrote a new post, Using genomic information on cattle in Africa Here we are discussing the applications of genomic (or genetic) information on cattle in Africa, both in the near […] ]]> b7979d845ddeb0a1ba800dc7a6e4f16b Karen Marshall - forum organiser posted a new activity comment http://cattle-genomix.net/topic-1/comment-page-2/#comment-216 Thu, 25 Aug 2016 14:17:07 +0000 Hi all – looking forward to more contributions moving into the last day of the forum (tomorrow – Friday 26th August). And also please don’t forget the survey (accessed by the ‘take survey’ tab above).

In reply to - Karen Marshall – forum organiser wrote a new post, Using genomic information on cattle in Africa Here we are discussing the applications of genomic (or genetic) information on cattle in Africa, both in the near […] ]]> 1dfe288ba14403255dbf32ab054352d8 Karen Marshall - forum organiser posted a new activity comment http://cattle-genomix.net/topic-2/comment-page-2/#comment-217 Thu, 25 Aug 2016 14:16:51 +0000 Hi all – looking forward to more contributions moving into the last day of the forum (tomorrow – Friday 26th August). And also please don’t forget the survey (accessed by the ‘take survey’ tab above).

In reply to - Karen Marshall – forum organiser wrote a new post, Building a genomic reference resource on African cattle Here we will discuss the need and potential for a Genomics Reference Resource for African Cattle – which […] ]]> a84a98875f4eb66d55d37ed8c8059891 Karen Marshall - forum organiser posted a new activity comment http://cattle-genomix.net/topic-1/comment-page-2/#comment-215 Thu, 25 Aug 2016 14:03:11 +0000 Thanks Olori for your insights. We had some earlier discussion on incentives for farmer data recording – do you have any additional suggestions here?

In reply to - Karen Marshall – forum organiser wrote a new post, Using genomic information on cattle in Africa Here we are discussing the applications of genomic (or genetic) information on cattle in Africa, both in the near […] ]]> 9fe8a26924760218b466c5c3512b1af7 Karen Marshall - forum organiser posted a new activity comment http://cattle-genomix.net/topic-1/comment-page-2/#comment-211 Wed, 24 Aug 2016 18:22:43 +0000 Thanks Okeno – your comments align with what many others have contributed to the forum. Great to see a general consensus.

In reply to - Karen Marshall – forum organiser wrote a new post, Using genomic information on cattle in Africa Here we are discussing the applications of genomic (or genetic) information on cattle in Africa, both in the near […] ]]> 6c75f0233658234c3d7d9f5d96099b6a Karen Marshall - forum organiser posted a new activity comment http://cattle-genomix.net/topic-2/comment-page-2/#comment-212 Wed, 24 Aug 2016 18:22:31 +0000 Thanks Asma. I would like to see a lot more effort towards developing new phenomic approaches that will meet the needs of Africans systems. Note their is some more discussion on this taking place in the ‘discuss-using’ page.

In reply to - Karen Marshall – forum organiser wrote a new post, Building a genomic reference resource on African cattle Here we will discuss the need and potential for a Genomics Reference Resource for African Cattle – which […] ]]> 56fe77ef6108333eb1bb6ae2b8237f57 Karen Marshall - forum organiser posted a new activity comment http://cattle-genomix.net/topic-1/comment-page-2/#comment-200 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 08:42:16 +0000 Thanks Heather – this is an extremely exciting initiative!

In reply to - Karen Marshall – forum organiser wrote a new post, Using genomic information on cattle in Africa Here we are discussing the applications of genomic (or genetic) information on cattle in Africa, both in the near […] ]]> 6eea5465c59eac4524a50c2e1cd963c4 Karen Marshall - forum organiser posted a new activity comment http://cattle-genomix.net/summary-2/comment-page-1/#comment-198 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 08:14:27 +0000 Thanks! Under the ‘discuss-using’ forum there has been discussion on linking institutional herd data with data from farmers, for the reasons you suggested. And also discussion on how we can help facilitate farmer recording, to strengthen farm data.

In reply to - Karen Marshall – forum organiser wrote a new post, Future applications of genomics in African livestock systems What genetic or genomic applications have the most potential to positively impact on the rural poor […] ]]> a3550e90472415b594f8cf5973a8a642 Karen Marshall - forum organiser posted a new activity comment http://cattle-genomix.net/topic-1/comment-page-2/#comment-187 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 07:19:31 +0000 It would also be interesting to hear of examples of new phenomic approaches being used in African systems, as well as elsewhere.

In reply to - Karen Marshall – forum organiser wrote a new post, Using genomic information on cattle in Africa Here we are discussing the applications of genomic (or genetic) information on cattle in Africa, both in the near […] ]]> b72dc674359cb33566e5cf1588d746de Karen Marshall - forum organiser posted a new activity comment http://cattle-genomix.net/topic-2/comment-page-1/#comment-194 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 06:42:50 +0000 In relation to our current discussion topic (applications of a reference resource) I would like to add a starting suggestion.

The use of genomic information to determine breed composition of admixed animals is being increasingly used (there were several examples of this in mentioned in this forum – most commonly in relation to performance…[Read more]

In reply to - Karen Marshall – forum organiser wrote a new post, Building a genomic reference resource on African cattle Here we will discuss the need and potential for a Genomics Reference Resource for African Cattle – which […] ]]> 571b4078e9728cfbcf3a021b50622e0f Karen Marshall - forum organiser posted a new activity comment http://cattle-genomix.net/topic-2/comment-page-1/#comment-192 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 06:40:33 +0000 Thanks Baitsi – Great to hear of an African genbank. Which country is the AU-PANVAC in, and when is the genebank expected to be operational?

In reply to - Karen Marshall – forum organiser wrote a new post, Building a genomic reference resource on African cattle Here we will discuss the need and potential for a Genomics Reference Resource for African Cattle – which […] ]]> 566f24c1ddaec6ec131be210076d41cc Karen Marshall - forum organiser posted a new activity comment http://cattle-genomix.net/topic-2/comment-page-1/#comment-193 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 06:22:32 +0000 Yes – and National Agricultural Research Institutes should also be involved

In reply to - Karen Marshall – forum organiser wrote a new post, Building a genomic reference resource on African cattle Here we will discuss the need and potential for a Genomics Reference Resource for African Cattle – which […] ]]> d0a33a3bd8ba7e5203b1d0c4b3d4449f Karen Marshall - forum organiser wrote a new post, Support for Genomics Reference Resource for African Cattle http://cattle-genomix.net/?p=422 Mon, 22 Aug 2016 13:49:51 +0000 Summary of discussion to-date on the topic: Do you consider building a genomics reference resource for African cattle to be a worthwhile investment – why or why not?

 

In favour?

The majority of people who co […]

]]> 0 d11e8dd623202ccd934ec21892a94709 Karen Marshall - forum organiser wrote a new post, Future applications of genomics in African livestock systems http://cattle-genomix.net/?p=417 Mon, 22 Aug 2016 11:46:02 +0000 What genetic or genomic applications have the most potential to positively impact on the rural poor in Africa – in the near future and longer term?

 

Main themes discussed on this topic to-date are:

The need fo […]

]]> 2 fd2d374a5c97ec0eaeef6bc2eb1edc1a Karen Marshall - forum organiser posted a new activity comment http://cattle-genomix.net/topic-2/comment-page-1/#comment-185 Mon, 22 Aug 2016 11:06:44 +0000 Welcome to week two of this forum!

This week I wanted to concentrate on the design of the potential Genomics Reference Resource for African Cattle, but to do so we need to be more specific on the current discussion topic “What are the strategic research questions we can answer, or applications we can facilitate, with such a resource“, as this…[Read more]

In reply to - Karen Marshall – forum organiser wrote a new post, Building a genomic reference resource on African cattle Here we will discuss the need and potential for a Genomics Reference Resource for African Cattle – which […] ]]> 3524aed5e06cb64c9ad162570ab8061a Karen Marshall - forum organiser posted a new activity comment http://cattle-genomix.net/topic-1/comment-page-2/#comment-184 Mon, 22 Aug 2016 10:54:37 +0000 Welcome to week two of this forum – thank-you very much to those who have participated to date, and I look forward to more challenging discussion.

Many people have commented on the need for phenotype information on African livestock – both in its own right and in support of genomic applications (such as genomic assisted prediction of breeding…[Read more]

In reply to - Karen Marshall – forum organiser wrote a new post, Using genomic information on cattle in Africa Here we are discussing the applications of genomic (or genetic) information on cattle in Africa, both in the near […] ]]> 0cda026f2a20d40eca34889daaf37e75 Karen Marshall - forum organiser posted a new activity comment http://cattle-genomix.net/topic-1/comment-page-2/#comment-183 Mon, 22 Aug 2016 07:06:33 +0000 Yes I agree, and if any forum participants have such examples please share them.

In reply to - Karen Marshall – forum organiser wrote a new post, Using genomic information on cattle in Africa Here we are discussing the applications of genomic (or genetic) information on cattle in Africa, both in the near […] ]]> b4c9fce196f7ebc3e25181812b7f3b3a Karen Marshall - forum organiser posted a new activity comment http://cattle-genomix.net/topic-1/comment-page-2/#comment-182 Mon, 22 Aug 2016 07:05:19 +0000 Thanks Olawale. My thoughts are that we shouldn’t think of any intervention as something that is universally needed – we should target it to systems where demand for the intervention exist, and also where other ‘success factors’ apply (e.g. favourable policy and institutional environment, or ability to create these). My feeling is that recording…[Read more]

In reply to - Karen Marshall – forum organiser wrote a new post, Using genomic information on cattle in Africa Here we are discussing the applications of genomic (or genetic) information on cattle in Africa, both in the near […] ]]> 62651a04d28fb28195bdae3df6404278 Karen Marshall - forum organiser posted a new activity comment http://cattle-genomix.net/topic-1/comment-page-2/#comment-181 Mon, 22 Aug 2016 06:44:35 +0000 Thanks Raphael for this update of the Dairy Genetics East Africa project, as well as your thoughts on how this could expand in the future. Their is often discussion on what is the minimum size of a reference population needed for genomic selection in African systems, such as smallhold systems (where their is often a lot of environmental noise…[Read more]

In reply to - Karen Marshall – forum organiser wrote a new post, Using genomic information on cattle in Africa Here we are discussing the applications of genomic (or genetic) information on cattle in Africa, both in the near […] ]]> d0dba5e9cd7d3609e87a22c917fe8445 Karen Marshall - forum organiser posted a new activity comment http://cattle-genomix.net/topic-1/comment-page-2/#comment-170 Fri, 19 Aug 2016 13:59:42 +0000 And on parentage testing – many people who have completed the survey indicated that they felt this was in demand from stakeholders. Are there examples of livestock parentage testing in African systems, and if so for what purpose …. or how do you see this being beneficial (or not).

In reply to - Karen Marshall – forum organiser wrote a new post, Using genomic information on cattle in Africa Here we are discussing the applications of genomic (or genetic) information on cattle in Africa, both in the near […] ]]> 7b7c6401f30beb012e3d53d505cfc634 Karen Marshall - forum organiser posted a new activity comment http://cattle-genomix.net/topic-1/comment-page-2/#comment-169 Fri, 19 Aug 2016 13:58:56 +0000 Several people have mentioned using genomic approaches to determine breed composition of animals (where it cannot be assigned based on phenotype, or due to lack of recorded pedigree). Are their other examples of people using this in their research, or who would find this beneficial in relation to future research? And what about industry application?

In reply to - Karen Marshall – forum organiser wrote a new post, Using genomic information on cattle in Africa Here we are discussing the applications of genomic (or genetic) information on cattle in Africa, both in the near […] ]]> fc1c45221382e2f97beed5b8793ec550 Karen Marshall - forum organiser posted a new activity comment http://cattle-genomix.net/topic-1/comment-page-2/#comment-168 Fri, 19 Aug 2016 12:58:50 +0000 Thanks for the update Baitsi. Do you see any demand for tracing of livestock products (where genomics could play a role) versus tracing animals (where ear-tags seem more cost-effective)?

In reply to - Karen Marshall – forum organiser wrote a new post, Using genomic information on cattle in Africa Here we are discussing the applications of genomic (or genetic) information on cattle in Africa, both in the near […] ]]> ff216b42e4f54b2b5084bad72a8fe1a6 Karen Marshall - forum organiser posted a new activity comment http://cattle-genomix.net/topic-2/comment-page-1/#comment-166 Fri, 19 Aug 2016 12:53:36 +0000 Thanks for raising the excellent point on capacity. I will raise capacity building needs as a specific point in the forum next week.

In reply to - Karen Marshall – forum organiser wrote a new post, Building a genomic reference resource on African cattle Here we will discuss the need and potential for a Genomics Reference Resource for African Cattle – which […] ]]> 3d934d18a4c3fb5774e9e3e247716677 Karen Marshall - forum organiser posted a new activity comment http://cattle-genomix.net/topic-1/comment-page-2/#comment-164 Fri, 19 Aug 2016 10:42:55 +0000 Thanks – do you know of any countries actively working on traceability?

In reply to - Karen Marshall – forum organiser wrote a new post, Using genomic information on cattle in Africa Here we are discussing the applications of genomic (or genetic) information on cattle in Africa, both in the near […] ]]> bd770300dfa065118eb7737b57c8e521 Karen Marshall - forum organiser posted a new activity comment http://cattle-genomix.net/topic-2/comment-page-1/#comment-161 Fri, 19 Aug 2016 10:20:41 +0000 Yes, and those of us involved in Research for Development projects, are being increasingly asked to provide evidence on project outcomes (or, as you put it, real world impact)

In reply to - Karen Marshall – forum organiser wrote a new post, Building a genomic reference resource on African cattle Here we will discuss the need and potential for a Genomics Reference Resource for African Cattle – which […] ]]> c6a71d813741fa367aa7b47047a2f39a Karen Marshall - forum organiser posted a new activity comment http://cattle-genomix.net/topic-1/comment-page-2/#comment-159 Fri, 19 Aug 2016 07:57:28 +0000 On the question “Which genomic or genetic applications have the most potential to positively impact on the rural poor in Africa – in the near future and the longer term” we have had a number of responses in relation to genomic selection, including the varied constraints associated with implementation of such a scheme. But what about other g…[Read more]

In reply to - Karen Marshall – forum organiser wrote a new post, Using genomic information on cattle in Africa Here we are discussing the applications of genomic (or genetic) information on cattle in Africa, both in the near […] ]]> 73cad207256ffdae98a7c3c35eedbdb2 Karen Marshall - forum organiser posted a new activity comment http://cattle-genomix.net/topic-1/comment-page-1/#comment-158 Fri, 19 Aug 2016 07:50:04 +0000 Thanks Chanda. Africa also has the problem of scarcity of impact-oriented genomic studies, and it would be great to see more focus on this.

In reply to - Karen Marshall – forum organiser wrote a new post, Using genomic information on cattle in Africa Here we are discussing the applications of genomic (or genetic) information on cattle in Africa, both in the near […] ]]> 4d32ab19a8252895222547e96cf899f5 Karen Marshall - forum organiser posted a new activity comment http://cattle-genomix.net/topic-1/comment-page-1/#comment-157 Fri, 19 Aug 2016 07:47:57 +0000 Yes I agree that increased productivity requires a ‘intervention package’ approach – jointly addressing genetics, feeding, and health-care amongst others. Also, that farmers need access to markets, a voice in value chain governance etc.

I would like to hear more from experts in genomic selection on their thoughts in relation to size of…[Read more]

In reply to - Karen Marshall – forum organiser wrote a new post, Using genomic information on cattle in Africa Here we are discussing the applications of genomic (or genetic) information on cattle in Africa, both in the near […] ]]> 659b5ca47c9693b012e9f507a65b3467 Karen Marshall - forum organiser posted a new activity comment http://cattle-genomix.net/topic-1/comment-page-1/#comment-156 Fri, 19 Aug 2016 07:42:13 +0000 HI – yes I agree that there has been a lot of confusion related to the term superior – many people think of this only in the terms of e.g. milk yield or growth rate, rather than also adaptability to harsh environmental conditions, disease resistance etc. Breeding animals is suit the needs of the production system / environment they are in, is very key.

In reply to - Karen Marshall – forum organiser wrote a new post, Using genomic information on cattle in Africa Here we are discussing the applications of genomic (or genetic) information on cattle in Africa, both in the near […] ]]> 5686bd13cab1ecd36ca62d182c5cc4c6 Karen Marshall - forum organiser posted a new activity comment http://cattle-genomix.net/topic-1/comment-page-1/#comment-155 Fri, 19 Aug 2016 07:27:53 +0000 Yes and the record keeping could also inform farm management decisions – which I think is a more immediate incentive than monitoring genetic progress.

In reply to - Karen Marshall – forum organiser wrote a new post, Using genomic information on cattle in Africa Here we are discussing the applications of genomic (or genetic) information on cattle in Africa, both in the near […] ]]> a6094f4b11a5ef9f434bb141c1e6f16b Karen Marshall - forum organiser posted a new activity comment http://cattle-genomix.net/topic-1/comment-page-1/#comment-154 Fri, 19 Aug 2016 07:12:03 +0000 Hi – Thanks for your comment. Please expand on what you would like debated – as this is a great forum for that.

In reply to - Karen Marshall – forum organiser wrote a new post, Using genomic information on cattle in Africa Here we are discussing the applications of genomic (or genetic) information on cattle in Africa, both in the near […] ]]> 1cab5e186d0c923c85050cf9973e1738 Karen Marshall - forum organiser posted a new activity comment http://cattle-genomix.net/topic-1/comment-page-1/#comment-152 Fri, 19 Aug 2016 07:09:47 +0000 Thanks. We have a project here (ILRI) looking at scaling of fixed-time AI. Also, we are testing a recording and feedback tool for AI service providers that is mobile-phone based (and aimed at increasing AI success rate, as well as improving service provision)

In reply to - Karen Marshall – forum organiser wrote a new post, Using genomic information on cattle in Africa Here we are discussing the applications of genomic (or genetic) information on cattle in Africa, both in the near […] ]]> a36827fdcc9aa7e7188167a2f2fabae9 Karen Marshall - forum organiser posted a new activity comment http://cattle-genomix.net/topic-1/comment-page-1/#comment-151 Fri, 19 Aug 2016 07:05:44 +0000 Yes in developed country dairy systems the use of genomic selection has reduced the cost of progeny testing. But do we have this evidence for African systems that are not analogous? I think more cost:benefit modelling studies would be useful to this end – particularly on the issue of what scale of operation is required.

In reply to - Karen Marshall – forum organiser wrote a new post, Using genomic information on cattle in Africa Here we are discussing the applications of genomic (or genetic) information on cattle in Africa, both in the near […] ]]> 23d6746bec5d3af6262b2a6169eac754 Karen Marshall - forum organiser posted a new activity comment http://cattle-genomix.net/topic-1/comment-page-1/#comment-150 Fri, 19 Aug 2016 06:53:00 +0000 Great to hear of these activities are the link or genetic improvement to dissemination programs.

In reply to - Karen Marshall – forum organiser wrote a new post, Using genomic information on cattle in Africa Here we are discussing the applications of genomic (or genetic) information on cattle in Africa, both in the near […] ]]> 293931fe8ebdcecbcfa88aa456d9bc84 Karen Marshall - forum organiser posted a new activity comment http://cattle-genomix.net/topic-2/comment-page-1/#comment-144 Thu, 18 Aug 2016 14:15:31 +0000 Thanks for sharing the link to this cornerstone document. Advocacy on investment in African Livestock is indeed critical.

In reply to - Karen Marshall – forum organiser wrote a new post, Building a genomic reference resource on African cattle Here we will discuss the need and potential for a Genomics Reference Resource for African Cattle – which […] ]]> c04757ddf5dc5943f04479a3f5dfb160 Karen Marshall - forum organiser posted a new activity comment http://cattle-genomix.net/topic-1/comment-page-1/#comment-143 Thu, 18 Aug 2016 13:00:22 +0000 Great to hear about experiences from India!

Yes what you propose would be immensely beneficial. Can you say more on what India is doing towards building the required reference populations (with both genotyped and phenotyped animals) needed for this?

In reply to - Karen Marshall – forum organiser wrote a new post, Using genomic information on cattle in Africa Here we are discussing the applications of genomic (or genetic) information on cattle in Africa, both in the near […] ]]> 3b1d2f4138d96caadbe758fcdfe15a6f Karen Marshall - forum organiser posted a new activity comment http://cattle-genomix.net/topic-1/comment-page-1/#comment-139 Thu, 18 Aug 2016 09:58:26 +0000 Hi all – looking forward to more contributions on current genomics / genetics work being performed on livestock systems in Africa, and what you think are the key applications of genomics / genetics that will impact positively on Africa’s rural poor. A summary of discussions to date on the first point can be found here.

In reply to - Karen Marshall – forum organiser wrote a new post, Using genomic information on cattle in Africa Here we are discussing the applications of genomic (or genetic) information on cattle in Africa, both in the near […] ]]> 20fc0d1aebf7e2f3ed89f327a6ba70bd Karen Marshall - forum organiser posted a new activity comment http://cattle-genomix.net/topic-1/comment-page-1/#comment-138 Thu, 18 Aug 2016 09:42:45 +0000 …. though at present there are few (if any) government institutions with sufficient animal numbers and recording capabilities to generate the needed data for reference populations

In reply to - Karen Marshall – forum organiser wrote a new post, Using genomic information on cattle in Africa Here we are discussing the applications of genomic (or genetic) information on cattle in Africa, both in the near […] ]]> 9fdf33ab844596fcbed4112a57cdba4d Karen Marshall - forum organiser posted a new activity comment http://cattle-genomix.net/topic-2/comment-page-1/#comment-128 Thu, 18 Aug 2016 06:03:54 +0000 Many people have said this resource will be useful, but there has been limited discussion on how it will be used, who will benefit from its use etc.

It would be great to build on the perceptive comment of John Gibson –essentially that the resource design must lead to exciting and useful results generated from the early investment, to provide i…[Read more]

In reply to - Karen Marshall – forum organiser wrote a new post, Building a genomic reference resource on African cattle Here we will discuss the need and potential for a Genomics Reference Resource for African Cattle – which […] ]]> 80dfd8f75facd07ada3ac87c89d9bb0e Karen Marshall - forum organiser posted a new activity comment http://cattle-genomix.net/topic-1/comment-page-1/#comment-127 Thu, 18 Aug 2016 05:47:43 +0000 A customised SNP-chip is one potential outcome of the genomics reference resource – further discussions on the potential genomics reference resource are taking place under ‘discuss building’

In reply to - Karen Marshall – forum organiser wrote a new post, Using genomic information on cattle in Africa Here we are discussing the applications of genomic (or genetic) information on cattle in Africa, both in the near […] ]]> e0829398435e67530d7715eeee72b7ad Karen Marshall - forum organiser posted a new activity comment http://cattle-genomix.net/topic-1/comment-page-1/#comment-126 Thu, 18 Aug 2016 05:45:00 +0000 Thanks Andrew. Note that in relation to paper-less data recording, it is possible to use new tools create for mobile devices – such as open data kit – to collect data along the lines you suggested. We have been testing this – along with provision of feedback to farmers based on their data.

In reply to - Karen Marshall – forum organiser wrote a new post, Using genomic information on cattle in Africa Here we are discussing the applications of genomic (or genetic) information on cattle in Africa, both in the near […] ]]> 2f2f87ce09ad9537ac4c8e47dc7b035b Karen Marshall - forum organiser posted a new activity comment http://cattle-genomix.net/topic-1/comment-page-1/#comment-97 Wed, 17 Aug 2016 15:36:22 +0000 Also, importantly, how farmers can improve their management practice based on record keeping. This, I feel, is likely to be a key incentive as it is immediate

In reply to - Karen Marshall – forum organiser wrote a new post, Using genomic information on cattle in Africa Here we are discussing the applications of genomic (or genetic) information on cattle in Africa, both in the near […] ]]> 188009bad45516178f3196d39c912ef8 Karen Marshall - forum organiser wrote a new post, Current use of genomics / genetics in African livestock systems http://cattle-genomix.net/?p=371 Wed, 17 Aug 2016 14:48:58 +0000 Below is a summary of contributions to date on the topic “What (real) examples of the application of genomic or genetic information to African livestock production systems (regardless of species) do we have […]

]]> 2 36f4d9ce64b43919d0a46e011f90611c Karen Marshall - forum organiser posted a new activity comment http://cattle-genomix.net/topic-1/comment-page-1/#comment-115 Wed, 17 Aug 2016 14:41:31 +0000 Yes excellent points.

I completely agree that well-designed, robust and sustainable breed improvement programs are absolute requirements (without that, genomic selection cannot add value), and that many issues need to be addressed to achieve this – institutional arrangements, farmer incentives, delivery systems etc.etc.

Given your…[Read more]

In reply to - Karen Marshall – forum organiser wrote a new post, Using genomic information on cattle in Africa Here we are discussing the applications of genomic (or genetic) information on cattle in Africa, both in the near […] ]]> 2869fb9111238db53cbb0a2e3fe06dfc Karen Marshall - forum organiser posted a new activity comment http://cattle-genomix.net/topic-1/comment-page-1/#comment-112 Wed, 17 Aug 2016 13:38:16 +0000 What is the underlying objective of the project – is it a breed comparison?

In reply to - Karen Marshall – forum organiser wrote a new post, Using genomic information on cattle in Africa Here we are discussing the applications of genomic (or genetic) information on cattle in Africa, both in the near […] ]]> 567c44367a7d4b5c5af13d33bc271e1b Karen Marshall - forum organiser posted a new activity comment http://cattle-genomix.net/topic-1/comment-page-1/#comment-111 Wed, 17 Aug 2016 13:27:15 +0000 To this end, I would like to see a study on farmer incentives for engaging in recording schemes – we are working on the assumption that feedback to farmers (based on information they have submitted) that assists them in management decisions (health-care, feeding, breeding etc.) will provide this incentive, but that is yet to be well tested

In reply to - Karen Marshall – forum organiser wrote a new post, Using genomic information on cattle in Africa Here we are discussing the applications of genomic (or genetic) information on cattle in Africa, both in the near […] ]]> 0da72f1c66dc54ccce34c4e975e030ca Karen Marshall - forum organiser posted a new activity comment http://cattle-genomix.net/topic-1/comment-page-1/#comment-110 Wed, 17 Aug 2016 13:09:17 +0000 Excellent points, and great that genomic information will be used for breed composition also in Rwanda dairy

In reply to - Karen Marshall – forum organiser wrote a new post, Using genomic information on cattle in Africa Here we are discussing the applications of genomic (or genetic) information on cattle in Africa, both in the near […] ]]>