Whole genome characterization of autochthonous Bos taurus brachyceros and introduced Bos indicus indicus cattle breeds in Cameroon regarding their adaptive phenotypic traits and pathogen resistance

Whole genome characterization of autochthonous Bos taurus brachyceros and introduced Bos indicus indicus cattle breeds in Cameroon regarding their adaptive phenotypic traits and pathogen resistance

Abstract Background African indigenous taurine cattle display unique adaptive traits shaped by husbandry management, regional climate and exposure to endemic pathogens. They are less productive with respect to milk and meat production which has been associated with amongst others, small size, tradit...

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Main Authors: Archile Paguem, Babette Abanda, Mbunkah Daniel Achukwi, Praveen Baskaran, Stefan Czemmel, Alfons Renz, Albert Eisenbarth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:BMC Genetics
Subjects:
Whole genome sequencing
Trypanotolerance
Bos taurus: Namchi
Kapsiki
Bos indicus: white Fulani
Red Fulani
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12863-020-00869-9

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