ANIMAL BREEDING-RCN: FARM ANIMAL GENOMICS COLLECTIVE

The overarching objective of this Research Collaboration Network (RCN) projectis to continue the tremendous coordination and networking that occurred under the 30-year-long NRSP-8 National Animal Genome Research Program. Similar to NRSP-8, investigators whose research contributes to the understanding of genomes of agriculturally relevant animal species will be invited to participate. However, we will also encourage those who are interested in applying genomics information to their research in animal science to join the collaborative. Engagement of all participants will happen through annual meetings held in conjunction with farm animal conferences. Participants will self-select into one or more of four research areas: Genome Sequencing, Functional Annotation, Genome Representation, and Precision Phenomics and Breeding. During the five-year project, there will be deployment of science and technology that fill knowledge and resource gaps in farm animal genomics. Equally important, the network will deliver resources and solutions that can be used by researchers who work across the entire spectrum of animal science.Specific objectives include:Objective 1: Create an engaged network of researchers across farm animal genomics.Objective 2: Identify and prioritize emerging areas of genomics appropriate for farm animal species.Objective 3: Promote and develop capacity in farm animal genomics.