Novel tools to inform animal breeding programs
Key messages Rapid development of novel tools for phenotyping, genetic and genomic analyses, reproduction, and modelling offers opportunities to speed up the genetic gain of complex traits to meet the needs of animal breeding programs. Successful application of novel tools depends on a complete understanding of the innovation circle of the particular technology and model, and its associated basic technical procedures and minimal management costs. Implementing new phenotyping and genotyping tools requires adequate infrastructure and training of farmers and national agricultural research system (NARS) scientists to enable early participation for enhanced impact in low income countries.