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Genomic relationships, diversity and admixture in the Lucerna breed of Colombia.
Tropical animal health and production - 10 Aug 2026
Montoya-Bedoya Maira Alejandra, Rincón Juan Carlos
Abstract excerpt
The Valle del Cauca region of Colombia is the homeland of the Hartón del Valle (HV) breed, which has been adapted to lowland tropical conditions for more than 500 years. The Lucerna breed is a Colombian synthetic breed composed of 40% Holstein, 30% Shorthorn and 30% HV. Therefore, this study examined the genetic diversity, admixture, and relationships of the Lucerna breed. Information was collected from the farms...
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