Ancient DNA Reveals the Earliest Evidence of Sheep Flocks During the Late Fourth and Third Millennia BC in Southern Iberia

The Spanish Merino is the most significant sheep breed globally due to its economic and cultural importance in human history. It has also had a substantial influence on the development of other Merino and Merino-derived breeds. Historical sources indicate that crossbreeding to produce finer, higher-...

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Main Authors: Gabriel Anaya, Juan Manuel Garrido, José Antonio Riquelme, Rafael Mª. Martínez, Alberto Membrillo, José Antonio Caro, Ana Pajuelo, Adrián Ruiz, José C. Martín de la Cruz, Antonio Molina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-12-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/24/3693
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