Smith, Timothy P. L.Timothy P. L.SmithBickhart, Derek M.Derek M.BickhartBoichard, DidierDidierBoichardChamberlain, Amanda J.Amanda J.ChamberlainDjikeng, AppolinaireAppolinaireDjikengJiang, YuYuJiangLow, Wai Y.Wai Y.LowPausch, HubertHubertPauschDemyda-Peyrás, SebastianSebastianDemyda-PeyrásPrendergast, JamesJamesPrendergastSchnabel, Robert D.Robert D.SchnabelRosen, Benjamin D.Benjamin D.Rosen2024-10-252024-10-252023https://boris-portal.unibe.ch/handle/20.500.12422/169691The Bovine Pangenome Consortium (BPC) is an international collaboration dedicated to the assembly of cattle genomes to develop a more complete representation of cattle genomic diversity. The goal of the BPC is to provide genome assemblies and a community-agreed pangenome representation to replace breed-specific reference assemblies for cattle genomics. The BPC invites partners sharing our vision to participate in the production of these assemblies and the development of a common, community-approved, pangenome reference as a public resource for the research community (https://bovinepangenome.github.io/). This community-driven resource will provide the context for comparison between studies and the future foundation for cattle genomic selection.en500 - Science::570 - Life sciences; biology500 - Science::590 - Animals (Zoology)600 - Technology::610 - Medicine & health600 - Technology::630 - Agriculturearticle10.48350/1859433733721810.1186/s13059-023-02975-0