Genetics of adaptation in domestic farm animals: a review

This review summarizes available information on genetics of adaptation in major livestock species focusing on small ruminants. Adaptation to humans and consequences of domestication on predator aversion, mechanisms of adaptation to available feed and water resources, severe climates and genetic evid...

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Main Authors: Mirkena, T., Duguma, G., Haile, Aynalem, Tibbo, Markos, Okeyo Mwai, Ally, Wurzinger, Maria, Sölkner, Johann
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: Elsevier 2010
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/1860
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