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Electronic Journal of Biotechnology
Universidad Católica de Valparaíso
ISSN: 0717-3458
Vol. 10, No. 4, 2007, pp. 492-499
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Bioline Code: ej07048
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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Electronic Journal of Biotechnology, Vol. 10, No. 4, 2007, pp. 492-499
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Assessment of genetic structure in Mexican charolais herds using microsatellite markers
Sifuentes-Rincón, Ana María; Puentes-Montiel, Herlinda & Parra-Bracamonte, Gaspar Manuel
Abstract
Knowledge of livestock genetic diversity is an essential step to respond to commercial demands and reach production objectives in different environments and production systems. The evaluation of animal genetic diversity is achieved by using molecular markers. Microsatellites are the most used markers for studies of this type. Eleven microsatellites were used to evaluate the genetic variation from three populations of Charolais cattle located in northeast Mexico. The studied populations exhibited a high allelic variability with a mean heterozygosity of 0.5. A moderate genetic differentiation between the Charolais populations (FST = 0.079; P < 0.001) was observed. This suggests subdivisions in Charolais breed established in Mexico, due to genetic material origin, reproductive and selective management and local isolation.
Keywords
charolais, genetic diversity, microsatellite.
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