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A polymorphism in randomly amplified DNA that differentiates the Y chromosomes of Bos indicus and Bos taurus.
Animal genetics - 1 Aug 1995
Teale A J, Wambugu J, Gwakisa P S, Stranzinger G, Bradley D, Kemp S J
Abstract excerpt
A small number of west African Bos taurus cattle breeds, including the N'Dama, constitute a valuable genetic resource by virtue of their ability to remain productive under trypanosomiasis challenge. However, introgression of Bos indicus genes into the trypanotolerant breeds, particularly by introduction of zebu bulls, is a threat to this resource. This work describes the characterization and cloning of a bovine...
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