Article
Analysing the pedigree to identify undesirable losses of genetic diversity and to prioritize management decisions in captive breeding: a case study.
Heredity - 1 Dec 2024
Moreno Eulalia, Cervantes Isabel, Gutiérrez Juan Pablo, Fernández Iván, Goyache Félix
Abstract excerpt
When prevention of species extinction is the priority, captive breeding is a key component in conservation programmes, allowing the recording of pedigree information in studbooks. The genealogical information registered in Cuvier's gazelle studbook between 1975 and 2023 was analysed to (a) assess if the implemented mating policy was successful in preserving the genetic background of the founders (1 male:3...
Topics
- Animals
- Genetic Variation
- Pedigree
- Inbreeding
- Male
- Female
- Breeding
- Conservation of Natural Resources
- Animals, Zoo
- Genetics, Population
- Genotype
