rPIMS: a ShinyR package for the precision identification and modelling of livestock breeds using genomic data and machine learning approaches

TL;DR

rPIMS is a user-friendly tool that uses genomic data and machine learning to accurately identify and analyze livestock breeds, making complex genetic analysis accessible.

Contribution

rPIMS introduces an intuitive, accessible platform for breed identification and genetic analysis using genomic data and machine learning.

Findings

rPIMS achieved 100% classification accuracy in distinguishing 10 breeds using only 860 SNPs.

The tool streamlines complex genetic analysis processes through intuitive modules and a graphical user interface.

Abstract

Accurate breed identification serves is a crucial cornerstone for the conservation and utilization of livestock and poultry genetic resources. The identification of breeds based on a variety of information sources and analytical methods has been extensively applied in the domain of animal genetics and breeding. Recently, the integration of large-scale genomic data with machine learning has become increasingly prevalent for breed identification tasks. However, such projects typically require extensive sequencing data and expertise in bioinformatics. To address this, we introduce rPIMS, a comprehensive tool designed to simplify breed identification and genetic analysis. With intuitive modules for data input, dimensionality reduction, phylogenetic tree construction, population structure analysis, and machine learning-based classification, rPIMS has the capacity to streamlines the analytical process for researchers. It promotes collaboration, facilitates efficient data sharing, and enhances the ability to identify and report genetic diversity and evolutionary relationships among livestock breeds. We performed a validation analysis to confirm that rPIMS achieved 100% classification accuracy in distinguishing 10 breeds using only 860 SNPs. In summary, rPIMS significantly simplifies complex model-building processes, making breed classification and genetic structure visualization accessible and intuitive to users.

rPIMS is a Shiny R application designed for breed identification in livestock using genomic data and machine learning, accessible through an intuitive graphical user interface. It is freely available under the GNU Public License on GitHub: https://github.com/Werewolfzy/rPIMS.

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