Genomic analyses suggest adaptive differentiation of northern European native cattle breeds

Abstract Native domestic breeds represent important cultural heritage and genetic diversity relevant for production traits, environmental adaptation and food security. However, risks associated with low effective population size, such as inbreeding and genetic drift, have elevated concerns over whet...

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Main Authors: Astrid V. Stronen, Cino Pertoldi, Laura Iacolina, Haja N. Kadarmideen, Torsten N. Kristensen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2019-07-01
Series:Evolutionary Applications
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1111/eva.12783