Analysis of Endangered Andalusian Black Cattle (Negra Andaluza) Reveals Genetic Reservoir for Bovine Black Trunk

Analysis of Endangered Andalusian Black Cattle (Negra Andaluza) Reveals Genetic Reservoir for Bovine Black Trunk

This comprehensive study on the Andalusian Black cattle breed reveals a substantial population decline, with the average herd size decreasing significantly from 305.54 to 88.28 animals per herd. This decline is primarily attributed to agricultural changes and the introduction of foreign meat-focused...

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Main Authors: Luis Favian Cartuche Macas, María Esperanza Camacho Vallejo, Antonio González Ariza, José Manuel León Jurado, Juan Vicente Delgado Bermejo, Carmen Marín Navas, Francisco Javier Navas González
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-04-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
Andalusian Black cattle breed
conservation
demographics
studbook
inbreeding
Genetic Conservation Index
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/7/1131

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