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A multi-breed GWAS for morphometric traits in four Beninese indigenous cattle breeds reveals loci associated with conformation, carcass and adaptive traits.
BMC genomics - 11 Nov 2020
Vanvanhossou Sèyi Fridaïus Ulrich, Scheper Carsten, Dossa Luc Hippolyte, Yin Tong, Brügemann Kerstin, König Sven
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BACKGROUND: Specific adaptive features including disease resistance and growth abilities in harsh environments are attributed to indigenous cattle breeds of Benin, but these breeds are endangered due to crossbreeding. So far, there is a lack of systematic trait recording, being the basis for breed characterizations, and for structured breeding program designs aiming on conservation. Bridging this gap, own...
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