Part I: Coefficient of Inbreeding

Adam Boyko, PhD explains everything you need to know about COI

Good Dog is on a mission to educate the public, support dog breeders, and promote canine health so we can give our dogs the world they deserve.

Good Dog is on a mission to educate the public, support dog breeders, and promote canine health so we can give our dogs the world they deserve.

Good Dog is on a mission to educate the public, support dog breeders, and promote canine health so we can give our dogs the world they deserve.

Advances in genomics have made accurate COI measurements easier than ever, but understanding how to interpret these values and why they often differ substantially from pedigree-based COI estimates can be tricky. Adam Boyko, PhD does a deep dive into genetics to help you learn all about COI – what it measures, how it’s calculated, and why it’s important.

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