Animal Science and Food Technology

Presented the data about the state of genetic resources of the dairy cattle breeding industry of Ukraine. Noted a small number of breeding stock under control in the basic breeds that reduces the intensity of selection and the probability of evaluating the breeding value of sires. The possibilities and necessity of applying modern approaches based on achievements in genetics (genomics), biotechnology (extracorporal fertilization, in vitro fertilization) have been proved. Consider options for small breeding population of such species as Ukrainian Black Pied, Red Pied, Red and Brown dairy breed. Established a steady trend regarding the growth of the proportion of Holstein breed of North American origin. Made proposals on breeding directions with the main dairy breeds in Ukraine. 

dairy breeds, cattle, genetic correlations, quantitative traits, intensity of selection, young bulls, mother bulls, selection effect, genomic breeding value