NAV invites you to a webinar providing an overview of the methane index and its current status within the Nordic genetic evaluation.
The webinar will cover the full path from raw data to phenotypes and evaluation. It will describe the current methane index and place it in a broader context together with other traits. Special emphasis will be given to transparency and interpretation, highlighting both current knowledge and known limitations.
Date: 27 May 2026
Time: 10:00–12:00 (DNK & SWE), 11.00-13.00 (FIN)
Location: Online via Microsoft Teams
Teams link: Join the webinar here
Programme
- Opening and welcome – Haifa Splittorff
- Introduction – Haifa Splittorff
- Data collection: Denmark, Finland and Sweden – Jakob Lykke Voergaard, Enyew Negussie, Patricia Ask Gullstrand
- From raw data to phenotypes – Trine Villumsen
- Short break
- Current evaluation of the methane index – Helen Schneider
- Methane and other traits: where does knowledge stand today? – Patricia Ask Gullstrand
- NAV tools: homepage, bull search and results – Terhi Vahlsten
- Wrap‑up and questions
The webinar will be held in English and is open to everyone interested in Nordic genetic evaluation.
We look forward to welcoming you!