Genetic characterization of cashmere goat (<i>Capra hircus</i>) populations in Mongolia.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Characterization studies of the phenotypic and genetic diversity of Mongolian goats are limited, despite several goat breeds being registered in the country. This study aimed to evaluate the phenotypic and genetic diversity of 14 cashmere goat populations in Mongolia, consisting largely of identified goat breeds.

Methods

Body weight, cashmere quality, and coat color were the phenotypic traits considered in this study. A linear model was used to fit body weight and cashmere traits, and least squares means (LSMs) were estimated for the region and location classes. Genetic diversity and structure were assessed using a goat 50K SNP array.

Results

The studied populations exhibited greater phenotypic diversity at the regional level. A very small overall dif

SUBMITTER: Baldan S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11442248 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature