Population Structure and Genomic Breed Composition in an Angus–Brahman Crossbred Cattle Population

Population Structure and Genomic Breed Composition in an Angus–Brahman Crossbred Cattle Population

Crossbreeding is a common strategy used in tropical and subtropical regions to enhance beef production, and having accurate knowledge of breed composition is essential for the success of a crossbreeding program. Although pedigree records have been traditionally used to obtain the breed composition o...

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Main Authors: Mesfin Gobena, Mauricio A. Elzo, Raluca G. Mateescu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Genetics
Subjects:
population structure
genomic breed composition
cattle
Angus
Brahman
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fgene.2018.00090/full

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