Goat production concentrated in develo** countries (tropics, dry areas), contributes
largely to the livelihoods of low and medium income farmers. Farming systems in these …

The investigation of genetic diversity at molecular level has been proposed as a valuable
complement and sometimes proxy to phenotypic diversity of local breeds and is presently …

Genetic characterization requires knowledge of genetic variation that can be effectively
measured within and between populations. It is considered as an important tool for …

Genetic characterization and diversity of local goat breeds (Naine de Kabylie, Arbia,
Mekatia, and M'zabite) raised in Algeria (n= 224) were investigated by eighteen …

Ethiopia lies within the earliest geographic center for the dispersal of livestock into the
African continent. It therefore comprises a unique repository of livestock genetic diversity in …

Preservation of biological diversity determines not only survival, but also adaptation to
changing environments, including changes in consumer preferences. During the last …

In India, goat breeds are mainly defined by their geographical position, morphological
characteristics and production performance. However, there is no comprehensive …

Problem statement: Gohilwari breed of goat is a multipurpose goat mainly for milk and meat
purposes and best suited in its harsh climatic condition. This breed is inadequately …

Indian goat breeds are recognized as an invaluable component of the world's goat genetic
resources. Microsatellite pairs were chosen from the list suggested by International Society …

Genetic variation at 23 microsatellite loci, population structure, and genetic bottleneck
hypothesis were examined for Jamunapari goat population found in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh …