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A within- and across-country assessment of the genomic diversity and autozygosity of South African and eSwatini Nguni cattle.
Tropical animal health and production - 1 Nov 2022
Lashmar S F, Visser C, Okpeku M, Muchadeyi F C, Mapholi N O, van Marle-Köster E
Abstract excerpt
In southern Africa, the Nguni cattle breed is classified as an indigenous and transboundary animal genetic resource (AnGR) that manifests unique adaptation abilities across distinct agroecological zones. The genetic integrity of various ecotypes is under potential threat due to both indiscriminate crossbreeding and uncontrolled inbreeding. The aim of this study was to assess the genetic diversity and autozygosity...
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