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Genome-wide analysis highlights genetic dilution in Algerian sheep.
Heredity - 1 Mar 2017
Gaouar S B S, Lafri M, Djaout A, El-Bouyahiaoui R, Bouri A, Bouchatal A, Maftah A, Ciani E, Da Silva A B
Abstract excerpt
Algeria represents a reservoir of genetic diversity with local sheep breeds adapted to a large range of environments and showing specific features necessary to deal with harsh conditions. This remarkable diversity results from the traditional management of dryland by pastoralists over centuries. Most of these breeds are poorly productive, and the economic pressure leads farmers to realize anarchic cross-breeding...
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