Background Genomic technologies, such as high-throughput genotyping based on SNP
arrays, have great potential to decipher the genetic architecture of complex traits and …

In this study, the availability of the Ovine HD SNP BeadChip (HD‐chip) and the development
of an imputation strategy provided an opportunity to further investigate the extent of linkage …

Background The recent availability of sheep genome-wide SNP panels allows providing
background information concerning genome structure in domestic animals. The aim of this …

Background Because very large numbers of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are
now available throughout the genome, they are particularly suitable for the detection of …

As one of the most important measures in population genetics, linkage disequilibrium (LD) is
the basis of effective population size estimation, genomic selection, genome-wide …

The extent of linkage disequilibrium (LD) between genetic loci has implications for both
association studies and the accuracy of genomic prediction. To characterise the persistence …

This research aimed to measure the extent of linkage disequilibrium (LD), effective
population size (N e), and runs of homozygosity (ROHs) in one of the major Iranian sheep …

Background The success of genome-wide scans depends on the strength and magnitude of
linkage disequilibrium (LD) present within the populations under investigation. High density …

Background Knowledge of the linkage disequilibrium (LD) between markers is important to
establish the number of markers necessary for association studies and genomic selection …

Traditionally, breeding programs have estimated and managed inbreeding based on
pedigree information. The availability of genomic marker panels has made possible new …