Genomic and health characteristics of crossbred dairy cattle in central Uganda

Genomic and health characteristics of crossbred dairy cattle in central Uganda

Introduction:In Africa, dairy cattle contribute significantly to the economy; however, a substantial proportion of these animals are low-yielding indigenous breeds. To increase dairy productivity, crossbreeding with exotic breeds such as European Holstein and Jersey is becoming increasingly common....

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Main Authors: Enrique Sanchez-Molano, Robert Mukiibi, Valentina Riggio, Joel Ogwang, Leonard Kawule, Katali Benda, Peter Beine, Barend M. de Clare Bronsvoort, James Prendergast, Andrea B. Doeschl-Wilson, Adrian Muwonge
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Genetics
Subjects:
dairy cattle
East Africa
crossbreeding
admixture
genomics
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fgene.2025.1567910/full
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