Article
Genetic diversity in and conservation strategy considerations for Navajo Churro sheep.
Journal of animal science - 1 Oct 2004
Maiwashe A N, Blackburn H D
Abstract excerpt
The objectives of this study were to 1) evaluate the genetic diversity of Navajo-Churro sheep using pedigree information; 2) examine the distribution of the Navajo-Churro population; and 3) evaluate the effect of breeder dynamics on genetic conservation of the breed. Pedigree data and breeder information (city and state) were obtained from the Navajo-Churro Sheep Breed Association. Inbreeding coefficients were...
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