Detection and characterization of copy number variation in three differentially-selected Nellore cattle populations

Introduction: Nellore cattle (Bos taurus indicus) is the main beef cattle breed raised in Brazil. This breed is well adapted to tropical conditions and, more recently, has experienced intensive genetic selection for multiple performance traits. Over the past 43 years, an experimental breeding progra...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Genetics
Main Authors:	Lorena F. Benfica, Luiz F. Brito, Ricardo D. do Bem, Leticia F. de Oliveira, Henrique A. Mulim, Larissa G. Braga, Joslaine N. S. G. Cyrillo, Sarah F. M. Bonilha, Maria Eugenia Z. Mercadante
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-04-01
Subjects:	beef cattle copy number variation gene annotation Nellore residual feed intake SNP panel
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fgene.2024.1377130/full