Genetic characterization of indigenous goats of sub-Saharan Africa using microsatellite DNA markers

Genetic diversity of sub-Saharan African goats was assessed using 19 microsatellite markers. Breeds were sampled from eastern Africa (Maasai, Kigezi, Mubende, North West Highland, Arsi Bale), southern Africa (Ndebele, Pafuri) and West Africa (West African Dwarf, Maure, Djallonke). European breeds (G...

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Main Authors:	Chenyambuga, S.W., Hanotte, Olivier H., Hirbo, J., Watts, P.C., Kemp, Stephen J., Kifaro, G.C., Gwakisa, P.S., Petersen, P.H., Rege, J.E.O.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	Inglés
Published:	2004
Subjects:	goats (caprinae) land races genetics microsatellites dna genetic markers breeds (animals) genotypes statistical methods genetic variation population genetics
Online Access:	https://hdl.handle.net/10568/30088