The goal is to define and genomically evaluate new phenotypes of dairy cattle using modern
technologies such as milk mid-infrared spectroscopy (MIR-FT) and big data from:
milk recording,
use of robotic systems,
a digital collection of health data of cows, calves and young cattle,
databases related to the reproduction and exterior of dairy cows,
supplemented by data from special monitoring to obtain data on the body condition or weight of
dairy cows. The results – genomic breeding values and selection indices that integrate information
from genetics, nutrition, physiology and health – will enable the breeding of more resistant and fertile
cattle with better feed efficiency for sustainable food production and lower methane production.