Exploring the complex population structure and admixture of four local Hungarian sheep breeds.

ABSTRACT: The origin of sheep and their spread following domestication have been widely investigated using archaeology, genetics, and genomics. A thorough investigation of the genetic diversity of the breeds is key to providing useful information for conservation and breeding programmes. In Hungary, sheep farming contributes to the agricultural sector and national economy. It plays a crucial role in rural livelihoods, exports, and environmental management while also contributing to the national economy and preserving Hungary's cultural and agricultural heritage through traditional breeds. This study aims to analyse the population structure and patterns of admixture in four local Hungarian sheep breeds, namely, Indigenous Tsigai, Hortobagyi Racka, Cikta, and Bábolna Tetra. Our results revealed that t

SUBMITTER: Ramirez-Diaz J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11962792 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature