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Genetic diversity and selection signatures in Hainan black goats revealed by whole-genome sequencing data.
Animal : an international journal of animal bioscience - 1 Jun 2024
An Z X, Shi L G, Hou G Y, Zhou H L, Xun W J
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Understanding the genetic characteristics of indigenous goat breeds is crucial for their conservation and breeding efforts. Hainan black goats, as a native breed of south China's tropical island province of Hainan, possess distinctive traits such as black hair, a moderate growth rate, good meat quality, and small body size. However, they exhibit exceptional resilience to rough feeding conditions, possess...
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