Use of High Density Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) Arrays to Assess Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Dairy Cattle in Smallholder Dairy Systems: The Case of Girinka Programme in Rwanda

Use of High Density Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) Arrays to Assess Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Dairy Cattle in Smallholder Dairy Systems: The Case of Girinka Programme in Rwanda

In most smallholder dairy programmes, farmers are not fully benefitting from the genetic potential of their dairy cows. This is in part due to the mismatch between the available genotypes and the environment, including management, in which the animals perform. With sparse performance and pedigree re...

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Main Authors: Mizeck G. G. Chagunda, Fidalis D. N. Mujibi, Theogene Dusingizimana, Olivier Kamana, Evans Cheruiyot, Okeyo A. Mwai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Genetics
Subjects:
genetic diversity
population structure
dairy cattle
smallholder
SNP arrays
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fgene.2018.00438/full

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