Genetic characterization of the Indian cattle breeds, Ongole and Deoni (<it>Bos indicus</it>), using microsatellite markers – a preliminary study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Molecular characterization of cattle breeds is important for the prevention of germplasm erosion by cross breeding. The Indian <it>zebu </it>cattle have their significant role in evolution of present day cattle breeds and...

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Main Authors: Gudiseva Narasimharao, Kanginakudru Sriramana, Metta Muralidhar, Nagaraju Javaregowda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2004-06-01
Series:BMC Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2156/5/16