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On the origin of Indonesian cattle.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2009
Mohamad Kusdiantoro, Olsson Mia, van Tol Helena T A, Mikko Sofia, Vlamings Bart H, Andersson Göran, Rodríguez-Martínez Heriberto, Purwantara Bambang, Paling Robert W, Colenbrander Ben, Lenstra Johannes A
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BACKGROUND: Two bovine species contribute to the Indonesian livestock, zebu (Bos indicus) and banteng (Bos javanicus), respectively. Although male hybrid offspring of these species is not fertile, Indonesian cattle breeds are supposed to be of mixed species origin. However, this has not been documented and is so far only supported by preliminary molecular analysis. METHODS AND FINDINGS: Analysis of mitochondrial,...
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