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Genome-wide scan reveals genetic divergence in Italian Holstein cows bred within PDO cheese production chains.
Scientific reports - 15 Jun 2021
Ablondi Michela, Malacarne Massimo, Cipolat-Gotet Claudio, van Kaam Jan-Thijs, Sabbioni Alberto, Summer Andrea
Abstract excerpt
Dairy cattle breeds have been exposed to intense artificial selection for milk production traits over the last fifty years. In Italy, where over 80% of milk is processed into cheese, selection has also focused on cheese-making traits. Due to a deep-rooted tradition in cheese-making, currently fifty Italian cheeses are marked with the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) label as they proved traditional land of...
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