The status of genetic diversity, adaptation to climate change or the identification of genes
associated with traits of interest in livestock populations has been a major concern for …

This study was designed to perform an association analysis and identify SNP markers
associated with production traits of Japanese quail using restriction-site-associated DNA …

Abstract Aim The British Isles have been worked for millennia to extract metal ores to feed
industrial development, leaving a legacy of mine water pollution that continues to impact …

Analysis of ancient and historical DNA has great potential to trace the genetic diversity of
local cattle populations during their centuries-long development. Forty-nine specimens …

The comparative molecular genetic study of museum and modern representatives of cattle
breeds can help to elucidate the origin and maintenance of historical genetic components in …

Wallachian and Sumava sheep are autochthonous breeds that have undergone a significant
bottleneck effect and subsequent restoration efforts. The first objective of this study was to …

Simple Summary The degree of relationship among livestock breeds can be quantified by
the Fst statistic, which measures the extent of genetic differentiation between them. An Fst …

Improved knowledge of the diversity within and among local animal populations is
increasingly necessary for their sustainable management. Accordingly, this study assessed …

New-generation sequencing technologies, among them SNP chips for massive genotyping,
are useful for the effective management of genetic resources. To date, molecular studies in …

Hybridization is an effective method for the genetic improvement of farmed species. In this
study, three broodstock populations (Changjiang, CJ, Dongting, DT, and Dianshan, DS) of …