Genetic Diversity and Trends of Ancestral and New Inbreeding in German Sheep Breeds by Pedigree Data

In Germany, many autochthonous sheep breeds have developed, adapted to mountain, heath, moorland, or other marginal sites, but breeds imported from other countries have also contributed to the domestic breeds, particularly improving wool and meat quality. Selective breeding and the intense use of ra...

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Main Authors: Cathrin Justinski, Jens Wilkens, Ottmar Distl
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/4/623