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Genetic characterization of Markhoz goat breed using microsatellite markers
Fariborz Asroush
Department of Animal Science, Rasht Branch, Islamic Azad University,
Rasht, Iran
Seyed-Ziaeddin Mirhoseini
Department of Animal Science, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran
Nejat Badbarin
Department of Animal Science, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran
Alireza Seidavi
Department of Animal Science, Rasht Branch, Islamic Azad University,
Rasht, Iran
Vincenzo Tufarelli
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
Department DETO – Section of Veterinary Science and Animal Production,
University of Bari, Valenzano, Italy
Vito Laudadio
Department DETO – Section of Veterinary Science and Animal Production,
University of Bari, Valenzano, Italy
Cataldo Dario
Department of Agro-Environmental and Territorial Sciences, University
of Bari, Bari, Italy
Maria Selvaggi
Department of Agro-Environmental and Territorial Sciences, University
of Bari, Bari, Italy
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The study aimed to genetically characterize Markhoz goat breed using specific microsatellite markers to investigate the genetic diversity within this population and to enhance future breeding strategies and conservation programmes. From findings, despite the decreasing population size, Markhoz goat genetic diversity seems still conserved and the breed seems to have a good level of genetic variability as well as a potential margin of adaptability to environment and future genetic improvement.
The study aimed to genetically characterize Markhoz goat breed using specific microsatellite...
