Background Sheep is important in the socio-economic lives of people around the world. It is
estimated that more than half of our once common livestock breeds are now endangered …

Global livestock genetic diversity includes all of the species, breeds and strains of domestic
animals, and their variations. Although a recent census indicated that there were 40 species …

In Colombia the sheep production systems are managed under extensive conditions and
mainly correspond to peasant production systems so their genetic management has led to …

Background: indigenous breeds are important for poor farmers because of their natural
selection against harsh environments and adaptation to regional conditions. However …

Italy has a long history of sheep breeding and, despite a dramatic number contraction
occurred in the last century, still counts several local sheep breeds that may represent a …

This study analyzed the genetic diversity and structure of two Bulgarian indigenous sheep
(Ovis aries) breeds–Kotel and Teteven, each presented by 4 flocks, using 15 microsatellite …

Preserving animal breeds is key to a country's economy, environment and culture. The
present study collects all the available information on the Massese sheep breed and …

Aim: This study was conducted to study the genetic and population structure of local
(Awassi) and exotic (Romanov, Charollais, Assaf, Awassi, and Suffolk) sheep breeds in …

The Merino-derived breeds represent a significant animal resource in terms of genetic
diversity and socio-economic relevance. The aim of this investigation was to define the …

To preserve sheep biodiversity is an important issue as the most productive breeds are
becoming dependent on intensive management and breeders are abandoning the …