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Genetic diversity and population structure of the endangered Namaqua Afrikaner sheep.
Tropical animal health and production - 1 Feb 2013
Qwabe Sithembele O, van Marle-Köster Este, Visser Carina
Abstract excerpt
The Namaqua Afrikaner is an endangered sheep breed indigenous to South Africa, primarily used in smallholder farming systems. Genetic characterization is essential for the breed's conservation and utilization. In this study, a genetic characterization was performed on 144 Namaqua Afrikaner sheep...
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