Multiple-trait genomic prediction for swine meat quality traits using gut microbiome features as a correlated trait.

ABSTRACT: Traits such as meat quality and composition are becoming valuable in modern pork production; however, they are difficult to include in genetic evaluations because of the high phenotyping costs. Combining genomic information with multiple-trait indirect selection with cheaper indicator traits is an alternative for continued cost-effective genetic improvement. Additionally, gut microbiome information is becoming more affordable to measure using targeted rRNA sequencing, and its applications in animal breeding are becoming relevant. In this paper, we investigated the usefulness of microbial information as a correlated trait in selecting meat quality in swine. This study incorporated phenotypic data encompassing marbling, colour, tenderness, loin muscle and backfat depth, along with the charac

SUBMITTER: Tiezzi F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11629054 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature