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Complex phenotypes and genotype x environment interactions

Reference	BBS/E/D/30002276
Principal Investigator / Supervisor	Professor Simone Meddle
Co-Investigators / Co-Supervisors	Dr Paula Brunton, Dr David Collie, Dr Donald Collie, Professor Andrea Doeschl-Wilson, Dr Andrew Gill, Professor Alistair Lawrence, Professor Nick Sparks, Professor Mark Stevens, Professor Christopher Whitelaw
Institution	University of Edinburgh
Department	The Roslin Institute
Funding type	Research
Value (£)	4,575,694
Status	Current
Type	Institute Project
Start date	01/04/2017
End date	31/03/2023
Duration	59 months

Abstract

This project will examine how the genotype of animals relates to their performance in different environments, for example in relation to behaviour, reproductive efficiency and offspring performance. Such studies will help to ensure that gains in production-relevant traits do not come at the expense of welfare and waste due to reproductive problems. The project also recognises that the attributes of farmed animals are partly determined by their microbiota, particularly in relation to gut health, energy retention and greenhouse gas emissions. Interactions between host genetics and microbiota composition and functions will be dissected. This project aims to enhance efficiency and animal lives.

Summary

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Committee	Not funded via Committee
Research Topics	Animal Health, Animal Welfare, Microbiology
Research Priority	X – Research Priority information not available
Research Initiative	X - not in an Initiative
Funding Scheme	X – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme

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