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Genetic characterization of cashmere goat (Capra hircus) populations in Mongolia

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Abstract

Mongolian cashmere goats showed relatively low genetic differentiation and low inbreeding levels, possibly caused by the traditional pastoral livestock management system and the practice of trading breeding bucks across provinces, along with a recent increase in the goat population. Further investigation of cashmere traits using larger samples and alternative methods may help identify the genes or genomic regions underlying cashmere quality in goats.

Research topics

  • Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
  • Rangeland Management and Livestock Ecology
  • Genetic diversity and population structure

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DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2024.1421529

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