Livestock populations have been consistently improving in terms of performance and
productivity by selective breeding over the centuries. These selection strategies are …

The review presents both new theoretical and practical results of the application of modern
physical methods and technologies in agriculture. Physical technologies and materials for …

Half a century ago, a seminal article on the hitchhiking effect by Smith and Haigh
inaugurated the concept of the selection signature. Selective sweeps are characterised by …

Understanding the biological mechanisms of climatic adaptation is of paramount importance
for the optimization of breeding programs and conservation of genetic resources. The aim of …

Small ruminants are suited to a wide variety of habitats and thus represent promising study
models for identifying genes underlying adaptations. Here, we considered local …

The need for food products of animal origin is increasing worldwide. Satisfying these needs
in a way that has minimal impact on the environment requires cutting-edge technologies and …

Native cattle breeds can carry specific signatures of selection reflecting their adaptation to
the local environmental conditions and response to the breeding strategy used. In this study …

Environmental adaptation traits of indigenous African cattle are increasingly being
investigated to respond to the need for sustainable livestock production in the context of …

Simple Summary Cashmere goats are a unique husbandry resource in China. These goats
are well known for producing the highest cashmere yield and best fiber quality in the world …

Vrindavani is an Indian composite cattle breed developed by crossbreeding taurine dairy
breeds with native indicine cattle. The constituent breeds were selected for higher milk …