NrfTwin: Digital tvilling for å fremme bærekraftig avl av Norske Rødt Fe

Offentlig prosjektsammendrag

This project aims to optimise the Norwegian Red (NR) Dairy Cattle breeding program through the integration of NrfTwin, a digital twin of the NR breeding program. NrfTwin enables simulations of various changes in the breeding program to achieve significant and sustainable advancements in genetic gain without jeopardising the national herd's genetics. The first key objective is the genetic improvement of feed efficiency and methane emission through the application of milk infra-red spectra that is available for every cow in Norway. The second major aim is to optimise reproductive and genomic technologies in the current breeding program. The third objective is to analyse the potential of elevating the current breeding program through an efficient fusion of purebreds and crossbreds. The project outcomes promise increased resource efficiency, a reduced environmental footprint, improved profitability for farmers, and enhanced dissemination of knowledge.