Genomic characterisation and diversity assessment of eight endangered Belgian sheep breeds

Assessing the genetic diversity of local breeds is essential for conserving these unique breeds, which may possess unique traits. This study provides the genomic characterisation of eight indigenous sheep breeds in Belgium based on pedigree and single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) analysis. A total...

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Auteurs principaux:	R. Meyermans, W. Gorssen, N. Aerts, K. Hooyberghs, B. Chakkingal Bhaskaran, L. Chapard, N. Buys, S. Janssens
Format:	Artigo
Langue:	Inglês
Publié:	Elsevier 2024-10-01
Collection:	Animal
Sujets:	Effective population size Genetic diversity Local breeds Pedigree Runs of homozygosity
Accès en ligne:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731124002520
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