Genetic diversity in the Italian Holstein dairy cattle based on pedigree and SNP data prior and after genomic selection
Genetic diversity has become an urgent matter not only in small local breeds but also in
more specialized ones. While the use of genomic data in livestock breeding programs …
more specialized ones. While the use of genomic data in livestock breeding programs …
Genetic diversity and signatures of selection in a native Italian horse breed based on SNP data
Simple Summary The Bardigiano horse is a native Italian breed bred for living in rural areas,
traditionally used in agriculture. The breed counts about 3000 horses, and it is nowadays …
traditionally used in agriculture. The breed counts about 3000 horses, and it is nowadays …
Genetic diversity and population history of eight Italian beef cattle breeds using measures of autozygosity
In the present study, GeneSeek GGP-LDv4 33k single nucleotide polymorphism chip was
used to detect runs of homozygosity (ROH) in eight Italian beef cattle breeds, six breeds with …
used to detect runs of homozygosity (ROH) in eight Italian beef cattle breeds, six breeds with …
Genetic diversity in the Portuguese mertolenga cattle breed assessed by pedigree analysis
N Carolino, A Vitorino, I Carolino, J Pais, N Henriques… - Animals, 2020 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The conservation and maintenance of genetic diversity is one of the
priorities of the Convention of Biological Diversity and is included in the United Nations …
priorities of the Convention of Biological Diversity and is included in the United Nations …
Mitochondrial DNA survey reveals the lack of accuracy in Maremmano horse studbook records
A Giontella, I Cardinali, H Lancioni, S Giovannini… - Animals, 2020 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Breed management and conservation are based on documents (pedigree)
that record the relationships among animals although they are not always complete and …
that record the relationships among animals although they are not always complete and …
Analyses of Genetic Diversity in the Endangered “Berrenda” Spanish Cattle Breeds Using Pedigree Data
R González-Cano, A González-Martínez… - Animals, 2022 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The two “berrenda” cattle breeds are important for the conservation of
livestock genetic diversity in Spain. They have a great phenotypic and genotypic uniqueness …
livestock genetic diversity in Spain. They have a great phenotypic and genotypic uniqueness …
The Effect of Weaning and Slaughter Age on the Physicochemical and Sensory Characteristics of Arouquesa Beef—A PDO Portuguese Meat
(1) Background: Autochthonous breeds meat is well accepted due to its sensory
characteristics, perceived low environmental impact, and animal welfare. We aimed to …
characteristics, perceived low environmental impact, and animal welfare. We aimed to …
Genetic variability and management in Nero di Parma swine breed to preserve local diversity
Simple Summary The Nero di Parma is an Italian pig breed with a peculiar breed history. It
originates from a native breed called “Nera Parmigiana”, which, in the beginning of the 20th …
originates from a native breed called “Nera Parmigiana”, which, in the beginning of the 20th …
Analysis of Endangered Andalusian Black Cattle (Negra Andaluza) Reveals Genetic Reservoir for Bovine Black Trunk
LF Cartuche Macas, ME Camacho Vallejo… - Animals, 2024 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary This study reveals a significant decline in the Black Andalusian cattle
breed population due to agricultural changes and foreign breed introductions, leading to …
breed population due to agricultural changes and foreign breed introductions, leading to …
Estimation of linkage disequilibrium and effective population size in three Italian autochthonous beef breeds
Simple Summary Linkage disequilibrium (LD) of genomic markers is related to various
evolutionary forces, such as inbreeding, nonrandom mating, population bottleneck, drift …
evolutionary forces, such as inbreeding, nonrandom mating, population bottleneck, drift …