The role and diverse applications of machine learning in genetics, breeding, and biotechnology of livestock and poultry.

Abstract

Machine learning is a subset of artificial intelligence that is uniquely suited to address challenges in the fields of genetics, breeding, and biotechnology of livestock and poultry. By using algorithms that can learn patterns from data, machine learning enables accurate predictions, automated decision-making, and innovative solutions to complex problems in animal science. Unlike traditional statistical methods, which often assume linearity and independence among variables, machine learning is able to capture nonlinear relationships and interactions between genomic, environmental, and phenotypic factors.