American cattle breeds

Genetic diversity and differentiation of exotic and American commercial cattle breeds raised in Brazil

B. S. A. F. Brasil, Coelho, E. G. A., Drummond, M. G., and Oliveira, D. A. A., Genetic diversity and differentiation of exotic and American commercial cattle breeds raised in Brazil, vol. 12, pp. 5516-5526, 2013.

The Brazilian cattle population is mainly composed of breeds of zebuine origin and their American derivatives. Comprehensive knowledge about the genetic diversity of these populations is fundamental for animal breeding programs and the conservation of genetic resources. This study aimed to assess the phylogenetic relationships, levels of genetic diversity, and patterns of taurine/zebuine admixture among 9 commercial cattle breeds raised in Brazil.

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