Livestock plays a central role in sustaining human livelihood in South Asia. There are
numerous and distinct livestock species in South Asian countries. Several of them have …

Half a century ago, a seminal article on the hitchhiking effect by Smith and Haigh
inaugurated the concept of the selection signature. Selective sweeps are characterised by …

The main objective of the current research was to locate, annotate, and highlight specific
areas of the bovine genome that are undergoing intense positive selection. Here, we are …

The identification of candidate genes related to pigmentation and under selective sweep
provides insights into the genetic basis of pigmentation and the evolutionary forces that have …

Heat stress caused by climatic changes is one of the most significant stresses on livestock in
hot and dry areas. It has particularly adverse effects on the ability of the breed to maintain …

The domestication of animals marks a pivotal moment in human history, profoundly
influencing our demographic and cultural progress. This process has led to significant …

The need for food products of animal origin is increasing worldwide. Satisfying these needs
in a way that has minimal impact on the environment requires cutting-edge technologies and …

The present broad range of sheep phenotypic variation is the consequence of selection for
various production characteristics such as wool, milk, meat, and natural adaptability to …

During the process of animal domestication, both natural and artificial selection cause
variation in allele frequencies among populations. Identifying genomic areas of selection in …

The peculiarity of Indian cattle lies in milk quality, resistance to diseases and stressors as
well as adaptability. The investigation addressed selection signatures in Gir and Tharparkar …