Article
Genetic diversity within and between European pig breeds using microsatellite markers.
Animal genetics - 1 Jun 2006
SanCristobal M, Chevalet C, Haley C S, Joosten R, Rattink A P, Harlizius B, Groenen M A M, Amigues Y, Boscher M-Y, Russell G, Law A, Davoli R, Russo V, Désautés C, Alderson L, Fimland E, Bagga M, Delgado J V, Vega-Pla J L, Martinez A M, Ramos M, Glodek P, Meyer J N, Gandini G C, Matassino D, Plastow G S, Siggens K W, Laval G, Archibald A L, Milan D, Hammond K, Cardellino R
Abstract excerpt
An important prerequisite for a conservation programme is a comprehensive description of genetic diversity. The aim of this study was to use anonymous genetic markers to assess the between- and the within-population components of genetic diversity for European pig breeds at the scale of the whole continent using microsatellites. Fifty-eight European pig breeds and lines were analysed including local breeds,...
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