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Animal Genomics/ Genetics for Animal Health

Explores the inheritance of traits in animals, aiming to enhance health, productivity, and biodiversity through genetic research and applications.

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STAR IDAZ Approach

Animal genetics is a STAR IDAZ IRC priority because genomic tools—from SNP arrays to functional genomics and gene editing—can accelerate disease resistance, improve productivity, and reduce antimicrobial use. Our focus is to scan global trends and translate advances in livestock genetics into animal-health impact (e.g., resilient breeds, better genomic prediction, and ethical use of editing). At present there is no active working group dedicated to this topic; activity centres on horizon-scanning and connecting funders and researchers until one is convened.

Information

Working group

No Active Working Group

No active working group is currently in place for Animal Genomics/Genetics. We continue to monitor the field and coordinate where it intersects other STAR IDAZ IRC themes.

Key People

Global flag

No STAR IDAZ Experts within Genomics/Genetics,

N/A Global

Global flag

No STAR IDAZ Experts within Genomics/Genetics 1,

N/A Global


Research roadmaps

Gap analysis summary

A formal roadmap for Animal Genetics has not yet been established. Interim priorities—drawn from current literature and community consultations—include: scalable phenotyping linked to health traits, genomic prediction for disease resilience, conservation of genetic diversity, functional annotation to move from association to mechanism, and responsible pathways for gene editing. These will be refined once a working group is formed.