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Exploring genetic diversity in an Italian horse native breed to develop strategies for preservation and management.
Journal of animal breeding and genetics = Zeitschrift fur Tierzuchtung und Zuchtungsbiologie - 1 Oct 2018
Ablondi Michela, Vasini Matteo, Beretti Valentino, Superchi Paola, Sabbioni Alberto
Abstract excerpt
Genetic diversity is a key factor for both adaptation and response to selection. The loss of genetic diversity causes a decrease in individual fitness, and it has a dramatically negative effect on population lifespan in the long term. This study aimed at exploring the genetic diversity at pedigree level of the Bardigiano horse breed, which is a native breed from Italy shaped for living in rural areas. In 1977,...
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