Population structure and identification of genomic regions associated with productive traits in five Italian beef cattle breeds

Abstract Italy has a long history in beef production, with local breeds such as Marchigiana, Chianina, Romagnola, Maremmana, and Podolica which produce high-quality meat. Selection has improved meat production, precocity, growth ability and muscle development, but the genetic determinism of such tra...

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Main Authors: Daniele Colombi, Giacomo Rovelli, Maria Gracia Luigi-Sierra, Simone Ceccobelli, Dailu Guan, Francesco Perini, Fiorella Sbarra, Andrea Quaglia, Francesca Maria Sarti, Marina Pasquini, Marcel Amills, Emiliano Lasagna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-04-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-59269-z
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