Genetic diversity and variability in two Italian autochthonous donkey genetic types assessed by microsatellite markers

Since 13rd century, Italian domestic autochthonous donkey population has been characterised by Mediterranean grey mousy cruciate ancestral phenotype, currently typical of Amiata donkey (AD) genetic type. This phenotype persisted up to the 16th century when a marked introduction of Hispanic and Frenc...

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Main Authors: Donato Matassino, Francesca Cecchi, Ferdinando Ciani, Caterina Incoronato, Mariaconsiglia Occidente, Laura Santoro, Roberta Ciampolini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2014-01-01
Series:Italian Journal of Animal Science
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Online Access:http://www.aspajournal.it/index.php/ijas/article/view/3028