Coefficient of Inbreeding

Coefficient of Inbreeding

May 20, 2026 · 53 min · Season 1 · Episode 211

About this episode

Adam Boyko, PhD discusses the importance and interpretation of Coefficient of Inbreeding in dog genetics.

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. Watch the video version of this presentation here .

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