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Purposive breeding strategies drive genetic differentiation in Thai fighting cock breeds.
Genes & genomics - 1 Oct 2024
Budi Trifan, Luu Anh Huynh, Singchat Worapong, Wongloet Wongsathit, Rey Juniman, Kumnan Nichakorn, Chalermwong Piangjai, Nguyen Chien Phuoc Tran, Panthum Thitipong, Tanglertpaibul Nivit, Thong Thanyapat, Ali Hina, Vangnai Kanithaporn, Chaiyes Aingorn, Yokthongwattana Chotika, Sinthuvanich Chomdao, Han Kyudong, Antunes Agostinho, Muangmai Narongrit, Duengkae Prateep, Srikulnath Kornsorn
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BACKGROUND: Fighting cock breeds have considerable historical and cultural place in Thailand. Breeds such as Lueng Hang Khao (LHK) and Pradu Hang Dam (PDH) are known for their impressive plumage and unique meat quality, suggesting selection for fighting and other purposes. However, information regarding the genetic diversity and clustering in indigenous and local Thai chickens used for cockfighting is unclear....
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