Genomic Prediction in Local Breeds: The Rendena Cattle as a Case Study

The maintenance of local cattle breeds is key to selecting for efficient food production, landscape protection, and conservation of biodiversity and local cultural heritage. Rendena is an indigenous cattle breed from the alpine North-East of Italy, selected for dual purpose, but with lesser emphasis...

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Main Authors: Enrico Mancin, Beniamino Tuliozi, Cristina Sartori, Nadia Guzzo, Roberto Mantovani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/6/1815