Short tandem repeat (STR) based genetic diversity and relationship of indigenous Niger cattle

The diversity of cattle in Niger is predominantly represented by three indigenous breeds: Zebu Arabe, Zebu Bororo and Kuri. This study aimed at characterizing the genetic diversity and relationship of Niger cattle breeds using short tandem repeat (STR) marker variations. A total of 105 cattle fr...

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Main Authors: M. Grema, A. Traoré, M. Issa, M. Hamani, M. Abdou, A. Soudré, M. Sanou, R. Pichler, H. H. Tamboura, Y. Alhassane, K. Periasamy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2017-11-01
Series:Archives Animal Breeding
Online Access:https://www.arch-anim-breed.net/60/399/2017/aab-60-399-2017.pdf