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Genome-wide population structure and admixture analysis reveals weak differentiation among Ugandan goat breeds.
Animal genetics - 1 Feb 2018
Onzima R B, Upadhyay M R, Mukiibi R, Kanis E, Groenen M A M, Crooijmans R P M A
Abstract excerpt
Uganda has a large population of goats, predominantly from indigenous breeds reared in diverse production systems, whose existence is threatened by crossbreeding with exotic Boer goats. Knowledge about the genetic characteristics and relationships among these Ugandan goat breeds and the potential admixture with Boer goats is still limited. Using a medium-density single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) panel, we...
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