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Genetic variability of two Italian indigenous chicken breeds inferred from microsatellite marker analysis.
British poultry science - 1 Aug 2016
Sartore S, Sacchi P, Soglia D, Maione S, Schiavone A, De Marco M, Ceccobelli S, Lasagna E, Rasero R
Abstract excerpt
The objective of this study was to determine the genetic structure and variability of Bionda Piemontese and Bianca di Saluzzo (Piedmont, Northwest Italy) using an international set of microsatellite loci (AVIANDIV-FAO). Differences compared with commercial lines and other Italian breeds were verified to justify the implementation of conservation programmes. Flock contribution to genetic variability was assessed...
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