Genetic diversity and admixture analysis of Sanfratellano and three other Italian horse breeds assessed by microsatellite markers
Sanfratellano is a native Sicilian horse breed, mainly reared in the north east of the Island, developed in the 19th century from local dams and sires with a restricted introgression of Oriental, African and, more recently, Maremmano stallions. In this study, the genetic relationships and admixture...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2008-01-01
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Series: | Animal |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731108002255 |