How can genomics improve breeding decisions beyond what pedigree and visual assessment alone can achieve? This article explains the benefits of genomic information for parentage verification, estimating genetic relatedness and improving breeding value predictions. It also discusses single-gene traits such as polledness, genetic markers for meat tenderness and milk-related traits, and the importance of screening for detrimental mutations. The central message is that genomics can strengthen conventional genetic evaluation and help breeders make more informed selection decisions, while reliable performance recording and pedigree information remain essential.
