Objective The main goals of this investigation were to i) assess the population structure and
genetic diversity and ii) determine the efficiency of the ongoing breeding program in a …

The aim of this study was to assess the population structure and genetic diversity along with
determining the accuracy of ongoing selection program in a closed flock of Intercross sheep …

Exposure to the sun during summer is a common practice in the pastoral system of sheep
rearing in the semi-arid tropics. Exposure of direct sun in the hot summer may increase the …

The objective of this study was to describe the population genetic structure and evaluate the
state of conservation of genetic variability of Lori-Bakhtiari sheep in Iran. As such, pedigree …

Marwari sheep breed is the main constituent of the migratory sheep flocks in the Rajasthan,
India. The purpose of this research was to use pedigree data to evaluate population …

Intense selection for a few desired traits has resulted in reduction of the effective population
size (Ne) in most of the plant and livestock populations across the world. The objective of the …

Objective The main objectives of the present study were to assess the genetic diversity,
population structure and to appraise the efficiency of ongoing selective breeding program in …

Separation from the group is a potent stressor for sheep and may have an adverse effect on
animal welfare. Therefore, the present study was initiated to determine the effect of short …

The study was carried out in the selected strains of Malpura and Avikalin sheep for
nematode resistance versus susceptibility (Malpura resistant: MR, Malpura susceptible: MS …

Simple Summary Sheep farming is crucial for preserving biodiversity, maintaining soil and
water quality, and supporting local communities. Preserving genetic resources is vital for …