Genome sequence analysis reveals selection signatures in endangered trypanotolerant West African Muturu cattle

Like most West African Bos taurus, the shorthorn Muturu is under threat of replacement or crossbreeding with zebu. Their populations are now reduced to a few hundred breeding individuals and they are considered endangered. So far, the genetic variation and genetic basis of the trypanotolerant Muturu...

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Main Authors:	Tijjani, Abdulfatai, Utsunomiya, Yuri Tani, Ezekwe, Arinze G., Nashiru, Oyekanmi, Hanotte, Olivier H.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	Inglés
Published:	Frontiers Media 2019
Subjects:	genomes cattle research livestock disease resistance heat tolerance zebu cattle bos taurus indigenous breeds
Online Access:	https://hdl.handle.net/10568/106064