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Application of within-breed Genetic Diversity in Domestic Animal Conservation Program

LU Yun-feng1,2, WU Ke-liang1   

  1. 1. College of Animal Science and Technology,China Agricultural University,Beijing 100193,China;
    2. School of Life Science & Technology Nanyang Normal University,Nanyang 473061,China
  • Received:2012-02-20 Online:2012-09-20 Published:2012-09-18

Abstract: The conservation of domestic animal genetic resources is important for coping with future breeding needs and the sustainable use of the animal husbandry. The increasing availability of molecular markers for most domestic animal species and the development of techniques to analyze molecular variation is widening our capacity to characterize the genetic variation of breeds. In this paper we review the different measures of within-breed genetic diversity,and their application for managing within-breed genetic diversity and for setting conservation program.

Key words: domestic animal; measures; within-breed genetic diversity; conservation program

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