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Population structure and history of the Welsh sheep breeds determined by whole genome genotyping.
BMC genetics - 20 Jun 2015
Beynon Sarah E, Slavov Gancho T, Farré Marta, Sunduimijid Bolormaa, Waddams Kate, Davies Brian, Haresign William, Kijas James, MacLeod Iona M, Newbold C Jamie, Davies Lynfa, Larkin Denis M
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BACKGROUND: One of the most economically important areas within the Welsh agricultural sector is sheep farming, contributing around £230 million to the UK economy annually. Phenotypic selection over several centuries has generated a number of native sheep breeds, which are presumably adapted to the diverse and challenging landscape of Wales. Little is known about the history, genetic diversity and relationships...
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