Phenotypic and Genomic Characterization of the <i>Comune di Sicilia</i> Goat: Towards the Conservation of an Endangered Local Breed

Phenotypic and Genomic Characterization of the <i>Comune di Sicilia</i> Goat: Towards the Conservation of an Endangered Local Breed

The Comune di Sicilia, a local goat breed from Sicily (Italy), is currently undergoing recognition as a distinct breed. This study aims to characterize the population both phenotypically and genomically to advance its recognition process. A total of 78 subjects from two locations were enrolled, and...

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Main Authors: Arianna Bionda, Vincenzo Lopreiato, Annalisa Amato, Matteo Cortellari, Carmelo Cavallo, Vincenzo Chiofalo, Paola Crepaldi, Luigi Liotta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-10-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
local goat breeds
goat morphology
goat genomics
anotia
wattles
breed conservation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/20/3207

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