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Even though the genetic progress PER GENERATION is increased, the genetic progress PER YEAR is not or even decreased. In other words: there is a balance between increasing accuracy of selection and the time required to achieve the information to achieve the largest genetic gain per year.
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Thus: to optimize the success of a breeding program it is important to balance the relatively short-term decisions: acquire high genetic gain, and the long term maintenance of the population: controlling rate of inbreeding. |