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Unraveling the genetic linkages between Gerze and La Flèche chickens: phylogenetic and haplotype analysis of mitochondrial DNA.
Tropical animal health and production - 24 Jul 2025
Ozdemir Demir, Akcay Emine Toparslan
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Indigenous chicken breeds are valuable genetic resources with adaptations to various ecological and cultural environments. However, they are increasingly endangered by the commercial poultry industry’s focus on efficiency over diversity. This study examines the genetic relationship between the Gerze chicken breed from Turkey and the La Flèche breed from France, both known for superior meat quality. Mitochondrial...
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