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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Main Authors: Renard Jean-Paul, Stranzinger Gerald, Voegeli Peter, Bui Linh, Genini Sem, Nguyen Trung, Maillard Jean-Charles, Nguyen Bui
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-11-01
Series:BMC Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2156/8/77