Italian local chicken breeds: a comparative analysis of biodiversity on a global scale

Abstract Background Chickens, domesticated around 3500 years ago, are crucial in global agriculture, resulting in hundreds of breeds worldwide. In Europe, intensive breeding has led to the creation of numerous distinct commercial lines at the expense of local breeds. As a result, local breeds, which...

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Main Authors: Filippo Cendron, Christian Persichilli, Gabriele Senczuk, Francesco Perini, Emiliano Lasagna, Martino Cassandro, Mauro Penasa
Format: Article
Language:deu
Published: BMC 2025-06-01
Series:Genetics Selection Evolution
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12711-025-00980-4
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