Analysis of genotyping data reveals the unique genetic diversity represented by the breeds of sheep native to the United Kingdom
Our results highlight the utility of genotyping data for investigating breed diversity and genetic structure. They also suggest that routine generation of genotyping data would be very useful in informing conservation strategies for rare and declining breeds with small population sizes. We conclude that generating genetic resources for the sheep breeds that are native to the UK will help preserve the considerable genetic diversity represented by these breeds, and safe-guard this diversity as a valuable resource for the UK sheep sector to utilise in the face of future challenges.
Authors
- S. A. Woolley (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2317-2916)
- Emily L. Clark (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9550-7407)
- Katie Dubarry (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-8117-2675)
- Mazdak Salavati (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7349-2451)
- Melissa M. Marr (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1517-1657)
- Lauren Collins (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2168-3352)
- Eleanor M. Kerr (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9390-4655)
- Alissa Scinto
Institutions
- Roslin Institute (GB)
- Scotland's Rural College (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Genomic Data
- Published
- 2024-09-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12863-024-01265-3
- Citations
- 8
- Primary Topic
- Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.40
Funders
- Universiteit Utrecht
- Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council