AdaptMitigate Dairy Genome Project
Developing a resilient, low-emission future for Canada's dairy sector through genetic innovation.
Project Overview
The AdaptMitigate Dairy Genome Project is a critical initiative for Canada’s dairy sector, designed to align agricultural productivity with national climate goals. By leveraging advanced genomics, we are developing the tools necessary to breed cattle that are not only more efficient but also significantly more resilient to changing environmental conditions.
Interaction Between Adaptation and Mitigation
Adaptation
Mitigation
Reducing the environmental footprint of dairy cattle through lower methane emissions, improved feed efficiency, and reduced maintenance requirements
Enhancing resilience to environmental stressors by improving heat tolerance while maintaining key economic traits of production, fertility, and health
Project Activities
Activity 1
Identify novel mitigation and adaptation traits and their genetic relationships
Activity 2
Quantify potential trade-offs between genomic selection strategies
Activity 3
Develop and deploy the genetic tool
Activity 4
Facilitate knowledge and technology transfer
Activity 5
Project management