Publications by authors named "Zhangfa Liu"
Article Synopsis
- This study highlights the global importance of conserving genetic resources to maintain diversity for food security, focusing on three goat breeds in state farms in China: Zhongwei male (ZWM), Arbas Cashmere male (ACM), and Jining Grey male (JGM).
- Using advanced genomic techniques, researchers found these goat breeds have distinct genetic relationships, varying in inbreeding levels (1.79% for ZWM to 8.62% for ACM) and effective population sizes, with ACM showing concerning declines.
- The findings suggest that genomic data can serve as a reliable alternative to traditional pedigree records for assessing inbreeding, offering valuable insights for better conservation management practices in livestock.
