A.E. van Breukelen
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A.E. van Breukelen is a rising leader in quantitative genetics and sustainable livestock production, with a primary research focus on the genetic improvement of dairy cattle to reduce environmental impact. Her work centers on the genetic parameters of enteric methane emissions, a critical area for mitigating climate change. In her highly cited 2022 study (20 citations), van Breukelen provided the largest-ever analysis of repeatedly recorded methane concentrations in dairy cows, estimating heritability and repeatability to demonstrate that breeding for lower emissions is feasible. She further advanced the field in her 2024 paper (8 citations), where she investigated the covariance structure of methane traits across lactation, revealing potential inaccuracies in traditional repeatability models and advocating for random regression models to improve genetic evaluations. By refining recording strategies and evaluation models, van Breukelen’s contributions are directly shaping national breeding programs, enabling the integration of methane traits into selection indices. Her work is pivotal for the dairy industry’s transition toward environmental sustainability, offering a genetic pathway to reduce ruminant emissions while maintaining productivity.
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