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Assessment of Genomic Diversity and Selective Pressures in Crossbred Dairy Cattle of Pakistan.
Biochemical genetics - 1 Oct 2024
Nisa Fakhar Un, Naqvi Rubab Zahra, Arshad Fazeela, Ilyas Iram, Asif Muhammad, Amin Imran, Mrode Raphael, Mansoor Shahid, Mukhtar Zahid
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Improving the low productivity levels of native cattle breeds in smallholder farming systems is a pressing concern in Pakistan. Crossbreeding high milk-yielding holstein friesian (HF) breed with the adaptability and heat tolerance of Sahiwal cattle has resulted in offspring that are well-suited to local conditions and exhibit improved milk yield. The exploration of how desirable traits in crossbred dairy cattle...
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