Genomic conservation of cattle microsatellite loci in wild gaur (<it>Bos gaurus</it>) and current genetic status of this species in Vietnam
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The wild gaur (<it>Bos gaurus</it>) is an endangered wild cattle species. In Vietnam, the total number of wild gaurs is estimated at a maximum of 500 individuals. Inbreeding and genetic drift are current relevant threats...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2007-11-01
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Series: | BMC Genetics |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2156/8/77 |