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The genetic structure and diversity of smallholder dairy cattle in Rwanda.
BMC genomic data - 27 May 2025
Opoola Oluyinka, Shumbusho Felicien, Rwamuhizi Innocent, Houaga Isidore, Harvey David, Hambrook David, Watson Kellie, Chagunda Mizeck G G, Mrode Raphael, Djikeng Appolinaire
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Previous genomic characterisation of Rwanda dairy cattle predominantly focused on the One Cow per Poor Family (locally called "Girinka") programme. However, smallholder farmers in Rwanda have benefited from other livestock initiatives and development programmes. Capturing and documenting the genetic diversity, is critical in part as a key contribution to genomic resource required to support dairy development in...
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