Genetic diversity of the indigenous cattle of Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia and Tanzania using high-density SNP data. The indigenous cattle make a significant contribution to the livelihood of many communities in Ethiopia, Tanzania and other countries in eastern Africa. Here, we identify the genetic st...
Weerasinghe, Shalanee
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Gibson, John P.
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Gondro, Cedric
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Okeyo Mwai, Ally
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Ojango, Julie M.K.
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Rao, E.J.O.
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Dessie, Tadelle
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Mujibi, Denis
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Rege, J.E.O.
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[Genetic diversity of the indigenous cattle of Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia and Tanzania using high-density SNP data]
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Genetic diversity of the indigenous cattle of Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia and Tanzania using high-density SNP data
Cost-effective genotyping of livestock species can be done through a process which involves genotyping part of the population using a high density (HD) panel and the remainder with a lower density panel and then use imputation to infer the missing genotypes that are not included on the low densit...
Aliloo, Hassan
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Mrode, Raphael A.
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Okeyo Mwai, Ally
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Ojango, Julie M.K.
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Dessie, Tadelle
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Rege, J.E.O.
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Goddard, M.
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Gibson, John P.
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[Optimal design of low density marker panels for genotype imputation]
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Optimal design of low density marker panels for genotype imputation
Reproductive performance and disease data were recorded for 2 years on 1,824 dairy cows in smallholder farms using participatory approaches and onfarm recording. Most animals experienced one service to conception. Calving intervals were long, ranging between 261 and 761 days, with an average of 4...
Mujibi, F.D.N.
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Ojango, Julie M.K.
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Rao, E.J.O.
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Karanja, T.
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Kihara, Absolomon
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Marete, A.
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Baltenweck, Isabelle
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Poole, Elizabeth J.
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Rege, J.E.O.
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Gondro, C.
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Weerasinghe, W.M.S.P.
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Gibson, John P.
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Okeyo Mwai, Ally
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[Use of high density SNP genotypes to determine the breed composition of cross bred dairy cattle in smallholder farms: Assessment of reproductive and health performance]
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Use of high density SNP genotypes to determine the breed composition of cross bred dairy cattle in smallholder farms: Assessment of reproductive and health performance
Philipsson, J.
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König, E.Z.
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Strandberg, E.
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Albihn, A.
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Atkisson, A.
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Chagunda, M.
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Frid, G.
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Kugonza, D.
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Okeyo Mwai, Ally
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Ojango, Julie M.K.
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Peters, Kurt J.
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[Use of livestock resources for food security in the light of climate change]
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Use of livestock resources for food security in the light of climate change
Ojango, Julie M.K.
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Mingyan Yu
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Mrode, Raphael A.
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Okeyo Mwai, Ally
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[Improving livestock productivity and resilience in Africa: Application of genetic technologies and challenges]
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Improving livestock productivity and resilience in Africa: Application of genetic technologies and challenges
Haile, Aynalem
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Komen, Hans
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Okeyo Mwai, Ally
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Benzie, John A.H.
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[Delivering animal breeding programs in developing countries: Some lessons from the Livestock and Fish program]
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Delivering animal breeding programs in developing countries: Some lessons from the Livestock and Fish program
Taye, M.
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Wonseok Lee
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Caetano-Anolles, K.
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Dessie, Tadelle
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Hanotte, Olivier H.
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Okeyo Mwai, Ally
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Kemp, Stephen J.
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Seoae Cho
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Sung Jong Oh
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Hak-Kyo Lee
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Heebal Kim
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[Whole genome detection of signature of positive selection in African cattle reveals selection for thermotolerance]
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Whole genome detection of signature of positive selection in African cattle reveals selection for thermotolerance
This study aimed to estimate the level of relatedness within Ankole cattle herds using autosomal microsatellite markers and to assess the accuracy of relationship assignment based on farmers' memory. Eight cattle populations (four from each of two counties in Mbarara district in Uganda) were stud...
Kugonza, D.R.
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Kiwuwa, G.H.
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Mpairwe, D.R.
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Han Jianlin
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Nabasirye, M.
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Okeyo Mwai, Ally
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Hanotte, Olivier H.
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[Accuracy of pastoralists' memory-based kinship assignment of Ankole cattle: A microsatellite DNA analysis]
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Accuracy of pastoralists' memory-based kinship assignment of Ankole cattle: A microsatellite DNA analysis
The criteria for identification, selection and kinship assignment of Ankole cattle and their roles to pastoralists were studied on 248 farms in Kiboga, Mbarara, Mpigi and Sembabule districts of Uganda using a questionnaire, administered during one-to-one interviews. Farms were randomly sampled al...
Kugonza, D.R.
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Nabasirye, M.
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Hanotte, Olivier H.
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Mpairwe, D.R.
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Okeyo Mwai, Ally
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[Pastoralists' indigenous selection criteria and other breeding practices of the long-horned Ankole cattle in Uganda]
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Pastoralists' indigenous selection criteria and other breeding practices of the long-horned Ankole cattle in Uganda
Smallholder pig farming is an important livelihood source in many rural communities of countries in Asia region such as Vietnam and Sri Lanka. The indigenous pig population is diminishing over the years and it requires a better attention for conservation and sustainable utilization. The objective...
Silva, G.L.L.P.
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Thuy, L.T.
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Abeykoon, N.D.
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Hanh, N.T.H.
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Bett, R.C.
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Okeyo Mwai, Ally
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Ibrahim, Mohamed N.M.
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[Comparative study of Indigenous pig production in Vietnam and Sri Lanka]
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Comparative study of Indigenous pig production in Vietnam and Sri Lanka