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Articles | Volume 68, issue 3
Articles | Volume 68, issue 3
https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-68-541-2025
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https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-68-541-2025
© Author(s) 2025. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 68, issue 3
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01 Sep 2025
Original study |  | 01 Sep 2025

Longitudinal study of inbreeding effect on growth traits of Marwari lambs

Jayesh Vyas, Ashish Chopra, and Harvinder Kumar Narula

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Our study on Marwari sheep reveals a manageable increase in inbreeding affecting growth traits over 4 decades. Strategic breeding is crucial for enhancing genetic diversity and optimizing livestock productivity, which is vital for rural livelihoods and food security. Our findings underscore the importance of managing inbreeding to maintain healthy, productive herds, ultimately supporting resilient rural economies and food security.
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