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Pedigree analysis of Korean native chickens: unraveling inbreeding and genetic diversity.
Poultry science - 1 Oct 2024
Haque Md Azizul, Jung Jong-Hyun, Choo Hyo-Jun, Afrin Shrabana, Lee Yun-Mi, Kim Jong-Joo
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This study assessed the trends in inbreeding, effective population size, and genetic diversity across six Korean native chicken lines using pedigree records from 54,383 chickens. Understanding these genetic parameters is significantly important for maintaining healthy and viable chicken populations. The primary objective was to analyze the pedigree data to assess the levels of inbreeding and genetic diversity and...
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