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Analysis of the genetic structure of endangered bovine breeds from the Western Pyrenees using DNA microsatellite markers.
Biochemical genetics - 1 Apr 2004
Rendo F, Iriondo M, Jugo B M, Aguirre A, Mazón L I, Vicario A, Gómez M, Estonba A
Abstract excerpt
In the Western Pyrenees, three out of four native cattle breeds are in grave danger of extinction. Genetic variation of all four breeds was assessed by analyzing 478 animals using 11 microsatellite markers. A moderate/high within-breed variability was found, a favorable factor to consider when planning conservation and improvement programs. Interestingly, the only selected commercial breed, the Pirenaica, showed...
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