Preliminary comparison between microsatellite and AFLP multilocus genotypes for bovine breed assignment

Reliable methods for tracing animal products to breeds or their region of origin would allow a certification of regional products. This would contribute to consumers confidence and to the exploitation of local genetic resources in marginal rural areas. Different methods can be envisaged to assign in...

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Main Authors: P. Ajmone-Marsan, J.A. Lenstra, J. Bernardi, F. Chegdani, D. Laloé, K. Moazami-Goudarzi, R. Negrini, E. Milanesi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2011-03-01
Series:Italian Journal of Animal Science
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Online Access:http://www.aspajournal.it/index.php/ijas/article/view/1902