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Genomic regions associated with coat color in Gir cattle.
Genome - 1 Jul 2024
Maciel Silel Vinicius Simões Andrade, Oliveira Ingrid Pereira Pinto, Senes Beatriz Bastos, Silva Josineudson Augusto Ii de Vasconcelos, Feitosa Fabieli Loise Braga, Alves Jackeline Santos, Costa Raphael Bermal, de Camargo Gregório Miguel Ferreira
Abstract excerpt
Indicine cattle breeds are adapted to the tropical climate, and their coat plays an important role in this process. Coat color influences thermoregulation and the adhesion of ectoparasites and may be associated with productive and reproductive traits. Furthermore, coat color is used for breed qualification, with breeders preferring certain colors. The Gir cattle is characterized by a wide variety of coat colors....
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