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Genetic Rescue of the Highly Inbred Norwegian Lundehund.
Genes - 17 Jan 2022
Melis Claudia, Pertoldi Cino, Ludington William Basil, Beuchat Carol, Qvigstad Gunnar, Stronen Astrid Vik
Abstract excerpt
Augmenting the genetic diversity of small, inbred populations by the introduction of new individuals is often termed "genetic rescue". An example is the Norwegian Lundehund, a small spitz dog with inbreeding-related health problems that is being crossed with three Nordic breeds, including the Norwegian Buhund. Conservation breeding decisions for the (typically) small number of outcrossed individuals are vital for...
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