Genetic Characterization of the “Chusca Lojana”, a Creole Goat Reared in Ecuador, and Its Relationship with Other Goat Breeds

Genetic Characterization of the “Chusca Lojana”, a Creole Goat Reared in Ecuador, and Its Relationship with Other Goat Breeds

The largest population of goats (62%) in Ecuador is in the dry forest region in the south of the country. A Creole goat, named “Chusca Lojana”, has adapted to the dry forest region where environmental conditions are warm-dry, with sparse vegetation. Knowledge of the genetic information of the Creole...

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Main Authors: Lenin Aguirre-Riofrio, Teddy Maza-Tandazo, Manuel Quezada-Padilla, Oscar Albito-Balcazar, Alex Flores-Gonzalez, Osvaldo Camacho-Enriquez, Amparo Martinez-Martinez, BioGoat Consortium, Juan Vicente Delgado-Bermejo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-06-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
<i>Capra hircus</i>
biodiversity
genetic resources
conservation
microsatellites markers
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/6/1026

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https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/6/1026

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