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Comparative selection signature analyses identify genomic footprints in Reggiana cattle, the traditional breed of the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese production system.
Animal : an international journal of animal bioscience - 1 May 2020
Bertolini F, Schiavo G, Bovo S, Sardina M T, Mastrangelo S, Dall'Olio S, Portolano B, Fontanesi L
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Reggiana is an autochthonous cattle breed reared mainly in the province of Reggio Emilia, located in the North of Italy. Reggiana cattle (originally a triple-purpose population largely diffused in the North of Italy) are characterised by a typical solid red coat colour. About 2500 cows of this breed are currently registered to its herd book. Reggiana is now considered a dual-purpose breed even if it is almost...
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