Genetic Rescue of the Highly Inbred Norwegian Lundehund

Genetic Rescue of the Highly Inbred Norwegian Lundehund

Augmenting the genetic diversity of small, inbred populations by the introduction of new individuals is often termed “genetic rescue”. An example is the Norwegian Lundehund, a small spitz dog with inbreeding-related health problems that is being crossed with three Nordic breeds, including the Norweg...

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Main Authors: Claudia Melis, Cino Pertoldi, William Basil Ludington, Carol Beuchat, Gunnar Qvigstad, Astrid Vik Stronen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-01-01
Series:Genes
Subjects:
conservation breeding
domestic dogs
genetic diversity
native breeds
outcrossing
population recovery
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/13/1/163

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