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Genomic regions underlying positive selection in local, Alpine cattle breeds.
Animal genetics - 1 Jun 2023
Signer-Hasler Heidi, Casanova Lucas, Barenco Alex, Maitre Blaise, Bagnato Alessandro, Vevey Mario, Berger Beate, Simčič Mojca, Boichon Denis, Capitan Aurélien, Medugorac Ivica, Bennewitz Jörn, Mészáros Gábor, Sölkner Johann, Drögemüller Cord, Flury Christine
Abstract excerpt
We used genome-wide SNP data from 18 local cattle breeds from six countries of the Alpine region to characterize population structure and identify genomic regions underlying positive selection. The geographically close breeds Evolèner, Eringer, Valdostana Pezzata Nera, and Valdostana Castana were found to differ from all other Alpine breeds. In addition, three breeds, Simmental, and Original Braunvieh from...
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