Genetic and Phenotypic Characteristics of Belted Pig Breeds: A Review
Belted pig breeds have unique, distinguishing phenotypic characteristics. This review summarises the current knowledge on pig breeds displaying a belted coat pattern. Belts of different widths and positions around the animal’s trunk characterise specific pig breeds from all around the world. All the...
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| description | Belted pig breeds have unique, distinguishing phenotypic characteristics. This review summarises the current knowledge on pig breeds displaying a belted coat pattern. Belts of different widths and positions around the animal’s trunk characterise specific pig breeds from all around the world. All the breeds included in the present paper have been searched through the FAO domestic animal diversity information system (DAD-IS), Every country was checked to identify all breeds described as having black or red piebald coat pattern variations. Advances in genomic technologies have made it possible to identify the specific genes and genetic markers associated with the belted phenotype and explore the genetic relationships between different local breeds. Thus, the origin, history, and production traits of these breeds, together with all the genomic information related to the mechanism of skin pigmentation, are discussed. By increasing our understanding of these breeds, we can appreciate the richness of our biological and cultural heritage and work to preserve the biodiversity of the world’s animals. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-9e12f80f7e1d45f7ba730de77721297d2023-11-19T13:59:50ZengMDPI AGAnimals2076-26152023-09-011319307210.3390/ani13193072Genetic and Phenotypic Characteristics of Belted Pig Breeds: A ReviewSamira Giovannini0Maria Giuseppina Strillacci1Alessandro Bagnato2Emidio Albertini3Francesca Maria Sarti4Department of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences, Università degli Studi di Perugia, Borgo XX Giugno 74, 06121 Perugia, ItalyDepartment of Veterinary and Animal Science, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Dell’Università 6, 26900 Lodi, ItalyDepartment of Veterinary and Animal Science, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Dell’Università 6, 26900 Lodi, ItalyDepartment of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences, Università degli Studi di Perugia, Borgo XX Giugno 74, 06121 Perugia, ItalyDepartment of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences, Università degli Studi di Perugia, Borgo XX Giugno 74, 06121 Perugia, ItalyBelted pig breeds have unique, distinguishing phenotypic characteristics. This review summarises the current knowledge on pig breeds displaying a belted coat pattern. Belts of different widths and positions around the animal’s trunk characterise specific pig breeds from all around the world. All the breeds included in the present paper have been searched through the FAO domestic animal diversity information system (DAD-IS), Every country was checked to identify all breeds described as having black or red piebald coat pattern variations. Advances in genomic technologies have made it possible to identify the specific genes and genetic markers associated with the belted phenotype and explore the genetic relationships between different local breeds. Thus, the origin, history, and production traits of these breeds, together with all the genomic information related to the mechanism of skin pigmentation, are discussed. By increasing our understanding of these breeds, we can appreciate the richness of our biological and cultural heritage and work to preserve the biodiversity of the world’s animals.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/19/3072belted breedphenotypegenomiccoat colourbiodiversity<i>Sus scrofa</i> |
| spellingShingle | Samira Giovannini Maria Giuseppina Strillacci Alessandro Bagnato Emidio Albertini Francesca Maria Sarti Genetic and Phenotypic Characteristics of Belted Pig Breeds: A Review Animals belted breed phenotype genomic coat colour biodiversity <i>Sus scrofa</i> |
| title | Genetic and Phenotypic Characteristics of Belted Pig Breeds: A Review |
| title_full | Genetic and Phenotypic Characteristics of Belted Pig Breeds: A Review |
| title_fullStr | Genetic and Phenotypic Characteristics of Belted Pig Breeds: A Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Genetic and Phenotypic Characteristics of Belted Pig Breeds: A Review |
| title_short | Genetic and Phenotypic Characteristics of Belted Pig Breeds: A Review |
| title_sort | genetic and phenotypic characteristics of belted pig breeds a review |
| topic | belted breed phenotype genomic coat colour biodiversity <i>Sus scrofa</i> |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/19/3072 |
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