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- Coastal Creole pigs in Argentina, derived from Iberian breeds introduced by Spanish colonizers, are the only Creole breed recognized by the FAO and primarily found in the wild.
- The study aimed to analyze the genetic traits influencing meat quality by examining seven specific SNPs in various genes, using 158 samples from the coastal region.
- Findings indicated significant genetic diversity within the population, with a higher occurrence of favorable alleles in several genes related to meat quality, suggesting a strong genetic potential for these pigs in swine production programs.
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The Coastal Creole pigs in Argentina are predominantly found in the wild and can trace their lineage directly back to the Iberian breeds introduced by Spanish colonizers. They currently stand as the sole Creole breed in the country recognized by the FAO. However, there exists a dearth of studies assessing their genetic potential within the swine industry. Therefore, this study aimed to genetically characterize the meat quality of Coastal Creole pigs based on seven single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) within the Ryr1, PRKAG3, MC4R, H-FABP, and CAST genes. A total of N = 158 samples were collected from specimens distributed along the coastal region. Our findings revealed all loci to exhibit polymorphism, underscoring the population's remarkable genetic diversity. Furthermore, a higher frequency of alleles favorable for the PRKAG3, MC4R, CAST, and Ryr1 genes was observed, while alleles unfavorable predominated for H-FABP and CAST. The results obtained in this research are highly encouraging, reflecting the genetic potential of these pigs to be utilized in swine production programs.
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