Investigating the population structure and genetic differentiation of livestock guard dog breeds

Livestock guarding dogs are a valuable adjunct to the pastoral community. Having been traditionally selected for their working ability, they fulfil their function with minimal interaction or command from their human owners. In this study, the population structure and the genetic differentiation of t...

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Main Authors: D. Bigi, S.P. Marelli, L. Liotta, S. Frattini, A. Talenti, G. Pagnacco, M. Polli, P. Crepaldi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-01-01
Series:Animal
Subjects:
dog
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731117003573