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Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Zambian Indigenous Cattle.
Veterinary medicine and science - 1 Sept 2026
Musimuko Ellison, Nalubamba King Shimumbo, Zulu Victor Chisha, Odubote Idowu Kolawole, Muleya Walter
Abstract excerpt
A study was conducted to determine the genetic diversity of Zambian indigenous cattle using microsatellites. In Zambia, cattle provide draft power, food, manure and generate income. DNA extraction followed the Qiagen protocol, and Arlequin V3.0 was used for data analysis. 72 unrelated animals from three regions, Eastern (Angoni), Southern (Tonga) and Western (Barotse), were sampled. 315 alleles observed were...
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- Animals
- Cattle
- Zambia
- Genetic Variation
- Microsatellite Repeats
