Shared alleles and genetic structures in different Thai domestic cat breeds: the possible influence of common racial origins.

ABSTRACT: Over hundreds of years, cats have been domesticated and selectively bred, resulting in numerous pedigreed breeds expedited by recent cat shows and breeding associations. Concerns have been raised about the limited breeding options and the genetic implications of inbreeding, indicating challenges in maintaining genetic diversity and accurate identification in purebred cats. In this study, genetic variability and structure were examined in 5 Thai domestic cat breeds using 15 microsatellite markers and mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) D-loop sequencing. In total, 184 samples representing the Wichien Maat (WCM), Suphalak (SL), Khao-Manee (KM), Korat (KR), and Konja (KJ) breeds were analyzed. High genetic diversity (H_o and H_e > 0.5) was observed in all breeds, and mtDNA analysis

SUBMITTER: Jaito W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11292921 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature