Whole-Genome SNP Characterisation Provides Insight for Sustainable Use of Local South African Livestock Populations.

ABSTRACT: Local cattle and sheep populations are important for animal production and food security in South Africa. These genetic resources are well adapted to the diverse climatic conditions and hold potential to be utilized in production systems subjected to climate change. The local beef breeds are well integrated into commercial livestock production systems with access to performance recording and genetic evaluations, while local sheep breeds are mainly utilised in smallholder and communal systems. The GeneSeek^® Genomic Profiler™ Bovine 150 K SNP genotyping array was used to evaluate the diversity and inbreeding status of four indigenous (Boran, Drakensberger, Nguni, Tuli), two composite (Bonsmara and Beefmaster) and two exotic (SA Hereford and Charolais) beef breeds. The Illumina

SUBMITTER: van Marle-Koster E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8581043 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature