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Assessment of genetic diversity and conservation priority of Omani local chickens using microsatellite markers.
Tropical animal health and production - 1 Jun 2014
Al-Qamashoui Badar, Simianer Henner, Kadim Isam, Weigend Steffen
Abstract excerpt
Designing strategies for conservation and improvement livestock should be based on assessment of genetic characteristics of populations under consideration. In Oman, conservation programs for local livestock breeds have been started. The current study assessed the genetic diversity and conservation potential of local chickens from Oman. Twenty-nine microsatellite markers were analyzed in 158 birds from six...
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