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Genomic analysis of inbreeding level, kinship and breed relationships in Creole cattle from South America.
Animal genetics - 1 Aug 2024
Marcuzzi O, Calcaterra F, Loza Vega A, Ortega Masagué M F, Armstrong E, Pereira Rico J A, Jara E, Olivera L H, Peral García P, Giovambattista G
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The conservation of animal genetic resources refers to measures taken to prevent the loss of genetic diversity in livestock populations, including the protection of breeds from extinction. Creole cattle populations have suffered a drastic reduction in recent decades owing to absorbent crosses or replacement with commercial breeds of European or Indian origin. Genetic characterization can serve as a source of...
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