Genetic Diversity and Population Health

Genetic Diversity and Population Health

June 3, 2026 · 51 min · Season 1 · Episode 212

About this episode

Adam Boyko discusses the importance of genetic diversity and population health in dog breeding.

Adam Boyko, PhD continues his conversation on the coefficient of inbreeding (COI). This webinar focuses on genetic diversity, and addresses the balance between breeding healthy, genetically sound dogs while conforming to the breed standard. New genomic methods have advanced the way conservation geneticists think about population genetic health and provide insights into strategies for preserving and improving genetic health in dogs. Watch the video version of this presentation here .

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