Presentation of the results of the EQUIGENOM Operational Group
Description
On February 19th at 6:30 pm , the Madrid College of Veterinarians (C. del Maestro Ripoll, 8, 28006 Madrid) will host the presentation of the results of the EQUIGENOM Operative Group, a key project for the application of genomics in the improvement and selection of the Purebred Spanish Horse (PRE) and the equine sector in general . This is a project led by the National Association of Purebred Spanish Horse Breeders (ANCCE) based on the application of genomics in the equine sector.
The presentation will feature prominent figures from the livestock sector, as well as experts in genomics and animal production, who will present the advances achieved and the impact that genomic selection will have on the future of the sector.
The results to be presented are based on the development of an economical medium-density (MD) chip (array) that simultaneously allows for the analysis of parentage with SNPs, the diagnosis of hereditary diseases, the detection of economically important traits and genomic selection in the PRE. This advance will facilitate the decision-making of breeders regarding the selection of their breeding stock and represents a significant milestone in the genetic and genomic improvement of the Purebred Spanish Horse and the equine sector.
Provisional programme
18:30 h. – Opening. Activities of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and application of genomic selection in the livestock sector.
Ms. Ana Rodríguez Castaño, Secretary General of Agricultural Resources and Food Security of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.
18:50 h. – Results of the GO EQUIGENOM. Importance of genomics. Impact on the equine sector and future prospects.
Mrs. Arancha Rodríguez Sainz de los Terreros and Mr. Pedro Azor Ortiz, technical director and deputy technical director of the PRE Genealogical Book.
19:25 h. – Towards a New Era in Equine Selection: From Phenotype to Genomic Selection with EQUIGENOM.
Ms. Mercedes Valera Córdoba, Professor of Animal Production at the University of Seville.
19:45 h. – Closing.
Mr. Gabriel Rodríguez Alarcón, Animal Health Key Account Manager, Thermofisher.
Mr. José Luis Urquijo y Narváez, president of the Royal Spanish Federation of Select Livestock Associations (RFEAGAS).
Mr. José Juan Morales Fernández, president of the Royal National Association of Purebred Spanish Horse Breeders (ANCCE).
8:00 p.m. – Cocktail.
To attend in person, prior registration is required. The event will also be broadcast online, allowing all interested parties to follow the presentations live.