[HTML][HTML] A population genomics analysis of the native Irish Galway sheep breed
The Galway sheep population is the only native Irish sheep breed and this livestock genetic
resource is currently categorised as 'at-risk'. In the present study, comparative population …
resource is currently categorised as 'at-risk'. In the present study, comparative population …
[HTML][HTML] Population structure and history of the Welsh sheep breeds determined by whole genome genotyping
Background One of the most economically important areas within the Welsh agricultural
sector is sheep farming, contributing around£ 230 million to the UK economy annually …
sector is sheep farming, contributing around£ 230 million to the UK economy annually …
[HTML][HTML] British sheep breeds as a part of world sheep gene pool landscape: looking into genomic applications
MN Romanov, NA Zinovieva, DK Griffin - Animals, 2021 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The UK can be proud of the fact that numerous native breeds of sheep
have been developed here that possess unique phenotypic features and excellent …
have been developed here that possess unique phenotypic features and excellent …
[HTML][HTML] Genotyping and whole-genome resequencing of Welsh sheep breeds reveal candidate genes and variants for adaptation to local environment and …
J Sweet-Jones, VP Lenis, AA Yurchenko… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Background Advances in genetic tools applied to livestock breeding has prompted research
into the previously neglected breeds adapted to harsh local environments. One such group …
into the previously neglected breeds adapted to harsh local environments. One such group …
[PDF][PDF] SheepGenomics and the International Sheep Genomics Consortium.
SheepGenomics is a strategic investment by Meat & Livestock Australia and Australian Wool
Innovation Limited and 11 Australian and New Zealand research organizations to deliver …
Innovation Limited and 11 Australian and New Zealand research organizations to deliver …
[HTML][HTML] Genome-wide genetic diversity and differentially selected regions among Suffolk, Rambouillet, Columbia, Polypay, and Targhee sheep
Sheep are among the major economically important livestock species worldwide because
the animals produce milk, wool, skin, and meat. In the present study, the Illumina …
the animals produce milk, wool, skin, and meat. In the present study, the Illumina …
[HTML][HTML] Genetic diversity of a New Zealand multi-breed sheep population and composite breeds' history revealed by a high-density SNP chip
Background Knowledge about the genetic diversity of a population is a crucial parameter for
the implementation of successful genomic selection and conservation of genetic resources …
the implementation of successful genomic selection and conservation of genetic resources …
British sheep breed diversity
MN Romanov - Encyclopedia, 2021 - kar.kent.ac.uk
The UK can be proud of the fact that numerous native breeds of sheep have been
developed here that possess unique phenotypic features and excellent productivity and are …
developed here that possess unique phenotypic features and excellent productivity and are …
[HTML][HTML] Genomic uniqueness of local sheep breeds from Morocco
A Ouhrouch, S Boitard, F Boyer, B Servin… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Sheep farming is a major source of meat in Morocco and plays a key role in the country's
agriculture. This study aims at characterizing the whole-genome diversity and demographic …
agriculture. This study aims at characterizing the whole-genome diversity and demographic …
[HTML][HTML] Genetic distinctiveness of the Herdwick sheep breed and two other locally adapted hill breeds of the UK
D Bowles, A Carson, P Isaac - PLoS One, 2014 - journals.plos.org
There is considerable interest in locally adapted breeds of livestock as reservoirs of genetic
diversity that may provide important fitness traits for future use in agriculture. In marginal …
diversity that may provide important fitness traits for future use in agriculture. In marginal …