Characterization of genomic diversity and population structure of worldwide Duroc subpopulations and other pig breeds.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Duroc is one of the most popular terminal sire pig breeds worldwide due to its greater growth rate, meat quality, feed efficiency, and carcass characteristics compared to other breeds. Despite the breed's popularity, its developmental history, genetic diversity, and genetic relationships with other pig breeds remain largely unknown. Therefore, the primary objective of this study was to investigate population structure and genetic diversity of Duroc subpopulations from Europe, North America, and Australia, and of other pig breeds.

Results

The studied pig populations were differentiated into five subgroups(European and North American Durocs, Australian Durocs, Asian-Pacific pig breeds, and two other breed groups [OBP1 and OBP2]), consistent with their geographical o

SUBMITTER: Wen H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12781363 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature