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Genetic distinctiveness of UK sheep breeds.

Authors :
Bowles, D.
Carson, A.
Isaac, P.
Source :
Veterinary Record: Journal of the British Veterinary Association; 4/19/2014, Vol. 174 Issue 16, p409-409, 1/3p
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The article offers information on a study to assess the genetic distinctiveness of Great Britain's sheep breeds including herdwick, rough fell and dalesbred which is said to be helpful in providing adaptive fitness traits to increase the climate sustainability of livestock population.

Subjects

Subjects :
SHEEP breeds
GENETIC research
LIVESTOCK genetics

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00424900
Volume :
174
Issue :
16
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Veterinary Record: Journal of the British Veterinary Association
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
95679656
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0087823
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