Using Pedigree and Genomic Data toward Better Management of Inbreeding in Italian Dairy Sheep and Goat Breeds

Using Pedigree and Genomic Data toward Better Management of Inbreeding in Italian Dairy Sheep and Goat Breeds

The inbreeding coefficient is an important parameter for livestock management. Small ruminant breeders and associations mainly rely on pedigree information, but genomic tools are gaining relevance, overcoming possible pedigree inconsistencies. This study investigates the relationship between pedigre...

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Main Authors: Matteo Cortellari, Alessio Negro, Arianna Bionda, Silverio Grande, Alberto Cesarani, Antonello Carta, Nicola Macciotta, Stefano Biffani, Paola Crepaldi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-10-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
small ruminant
inbreeding
SNP
pedigree
genomic inbreeding
runs of homozygosis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/20/2828

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https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/20/2828

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