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Whole-genome sequences of 240 indigenous African cattle from Egypt, Uganda, and South Africa.
Scientific data - 19 May 2026
Dlamini Njabulo, Gao Junxin, Ginja Catarina, Kantanen Juha, Ghanem Nasser, Kugonza Donald R, Makgahlela Mahlako, Elnahas Ahmed, Zwane Avhashoni, Zawedde Barbara Mugwanya, Nakkazi Christine, Behabura Generous, Nxumalo Khaniysani, Malima Maano, Radwan Mohamed Ali, Elsawy Mohamed Hamada, Agaba Morris, Fahim Nadia Hamdi, Khfagy Rana Atef, Agamy Rania, Okwasiimire Rodney, Waibi Sarah, Lashmar Simon, Crooijmans Richard P M A
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Indigenous cattle are central to livestock production in Africa, valued for their adaptability to harsh tropical environments despite lower productivity than commercial breeds. Genome analyses offer critical insights into the genetic potential for enhancing both resilience and productive traits, supporting the advancement of worldwide cattle farming systems. Here, we generated whole-genome sequence data for 240...
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