Conventional animal selection and breeding methods were based on the phenotypic
performance of the animals. These methods have limitations, particularly for sex-limited traits …

Small effective population sizes and active inbreeding can lead to inbreeding depression
due to deleterious recessive mutations exposed in the homozygous state. The …

The objective of this study was to estimate inbreeding coefficients in Holstein dairy cattle
using imputed SNPs data. A data set of 95,540 Italian Holstein dairy cows from the routine …

The Icelandic horse and Exmoor pony are ancient, native breeds, adapted to harsh
environmental conditions and they have both undergone severe historic bottlenecks …

Prolonged natural selection and artificial breeding have contributed to increased uniformity
within the Tibetan sheep population, resulting in a reduction in genetic diversity and the …

Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) are the largest extant terrestrial megaherbivores native
to Asia, with 60% of their wild population found in India. Despite ecological and cultural …

Background In Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), cattle are crucial for socioeconomic stability yet
face numerous environmental stressors such as diseases, parasites, and extreme heat …

Analyzing genetic variability and inbreeding trends is essential for effective breed
management in animal populations. To this, the characterization of runs of homozygosity …

Simple Summary Cashmere goats are valuable genetic resources which are famous for their
high-quality fiber. Runs of homozygosity (ROHs) refer to uninterrupted sequences of …

Inbreeding plays a crucial role in livestock breeding, influencing genetic diversity and
phenotypic traits. Genomic data have helped address limitations posed by incomplete …