Evolution and domestication of the Bovini species
Domestication of the Bovini species (taurine cattle, zebu, yak, river buffalo and swamp
buffalo) since the early Holocene (ca. 10 000 BCE) has contributed significantly to the …
buffalo) since the early Holocene (ca. 10 000 BCE) has contributed significantly to the …
An overview of the use of genotyping techniques for assessing genetic diversity in local farm animal breeds
A Olschewsky, D Hinrichs - Animals, 2021 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The number of local farm animal breeds is declining worldwide. However,
these breeds have different degrees of genetic diversity. Measuring genetic diversity is …
these breeds have different degrees of genetic diversity. Measuring genetic diversity is …
Assessing genomic diversity and signatures of selection in Original Braunvieh cattle using whole-genome sequencing data
Background Autochthonous cattle breeds are an important source of genetic variation
because they might carry alleles that enable them to adapt to local environment and food …
because they might carry alleles that enable them to adapt to local environment and food …
Genomic inbreeding trends, influential sire lines and selection in the global Thoroughbred horse population
The Thoroughbred horse is a highly valued domestic animal population under strong
selection for athletic phenotypes. Here we present a high resolution genomics-based …
selection for athletic phenotypes. Here we present a high resolution genomics-based …
Refining the genetic structure and relationships of European cattle breeds through meta-analysis of worldwide genomic SNP data, focusing on Italian cattle
The availability of genotyping assays has allowed the detailed evaluation of cattle genetic
diversity worldwide. However, these comprehensive studies did not include some local …
diversity worldwide. However, these comprehensive studies did not include some local …
Fifteen shades of grey: combined analysis of genome-wide SNP data in steppe and mediterranean grey cattle sheds new light on the molecular basis of coat color
Coat color is among the most distinctive phenotypes in cattle. Worldwide, several breeds
share peculiar coat color features such as the presence of a fawn pigmentation of the calf at …
share peculiar coat color features such as the presence of a fawn pigmentation of the calf at …
Genomic relatedness and diversity of Swedish native cattle breeds
Background Native cattle breeds are important genetic resources given their adaptation to
the local environment in which they are bred. However, the widespread use of commercial …
the local environment in which they are bred. However, the widespread use of commercial …
Discovery of genomic characteristics and selection signatures in Korean indigenous goats through comparison of 10 goat breeds
JY Kim, S Jeong, KH Kim, WJ Lim, HY Lee… - Frontiers in genetics, 2019 - frontiersin.org
Indigenous breeds develop their own genomic characteristics by adapting to local
environments or cultures over long periods of time. Most of them are not particularly …
environments or cultures over long periods of time. Most of them are not particularly …
Genome wide assessment of genetic variation and population distinctiveness of the pig family in South Africa
NL Hlongwane, K Hadebe, P Soma, EF Dzomba… - Frontiers in …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Genetic diversity is of great importance and a prerequisite for genetic improvement and
conservation programs in pigs and other livestock populations. The present study provides a …
conservation programs in pigs and other livestock populations. The present study provides a …
Genetic diversity and population history of eight Italian beef cattle breeds using measures of autozygosity
In the present study, GeneSeek GGP-LDv4 33k single nucleotide polymorphism chip was
used to detect runs of homozygosity (ROH) in eight Italian beef cattle breeds, six breeds with …
used to detect runs of homozygosity (ROH) in eight Italian beef cattle breeds, six breeds with …