The problem of heat stress (HS) in hot regions of the world is further complicated by climate
change and the ensuing global warming. Goats have been a means of sustenance for rural …

Simple Summary During the present decade, highly selected caprine farming has increased
in popularity due to the hardiness and adaptability inherent to goats. Recent advances in …

Both natural and artificial selection are among the main driving forces shaping genetic
variation across the genome of livestock species. Selection typically leaves signatures in the …

Domestic goats are distributed worldwide, with approximately 35% of the one billion world
goat population occurring in Africa. Ethiopia has 52.5 million goats,~ 99.9% of which are …

By their paternal transmission, Y‐chromosomal haplotypes are sensitive markers of
population history and male‐mediated introgression. Previous studies identified biallelic …

Information about genetic diversity and population structure among goat breeds is essential
for genetic improvement, understanding of environmental adaptation as well as utilization …

Background To assess the genetic diversity of seven Yunnan indigenous goat populations
(Fengqing hornless goat, Mile red‐bone goat, Longling goat, Ninglang black goat, Black …

Simple Summary Begait is a goat population reared for meat and milk production in northern
Ethiopia, Tigray region. However, molecular-based genetic evaluation of these goat breeds …

Pakistan has 35 goat breeds. Moreover, the province of Punjab has highest goat population
constituting 37% of country's total population with seven goat breeds including Beetal, Daira …

Livestock is heavily affected by trypanosomosis in Africa. Through strong selective pressure,
several African indigenous breeds of cattle and small ruminants have acquired varying …