Background After domestication, the evolution of phenotypically-varied sheep breeds has
generated rich biodiversity. This wide phenotypic variation arises as a result of hidden …

Background Throughout a long period of adaptation and selection, sheep have thrived in a
diverse range of ecological environments. Mongolian sheep is the common ancestor of the …

Through their domestication and subsequent selection, sheep have been adapted to thrive
in a diverse range of environments. To characterise the genetic consequence of both …

Domestic sheep and their wild relatives harbor substantial genetic variants that can form the
backbone of molecular breeding, but their genome landscapes remain understudied. Here …

Background Sheep genomes undergo numerous genes losses, gains and mutation that
generates genome variability among breeds of the same species after long time natural and …

Understanding the genetic changes underlying phenotypic variation in sheep (Ovis aries)
may facilitate our efforts towards further improvement. Here, we report the deep …

Sheep are one of the most economically important domesticated animals for human society.
However, genetic improvements for the key traits associated with meat, growth, milk, wool …

Background Domestication and centuries of selective breeding have changed genomes of
sheep breeds to respond to environmental challenges and human needs. The genomes of …

The genetic structure of sheep reflects their domestication and subsequent formation into
discrete breeds. Understanding genetic structure is essential for achieving genetic …

Simple Summary Sheep is one of the most economically important animals used as a
source of meat, milk, wool, and fur for human society. These commodities are essential for …