Genetic diversity in Spanish donkey breeds using microsatellite DNA markers

Aranguren–Méndez, José; Jordana, J.; Gómez, M.

doi:10.1186/1297-9686-33-4-433

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“…Only several donkey breeds have been described in accordance with the recommendation of Food and Agriculture Organization [5,6]. Such are for example the studies on Spanish [7][8][9][10][11][12] and Croatian donkey breeds [13,14].…”

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Morphological, Biochemical And Hematological Characterization Of Endangered Balkan Donkey Breed

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The aim of the study was to establish morphometric, biochemical and hematological values for the endangered Balkan donkey breed (Serbia) and to explore the possible age dependence of the parameters tested. Inter-breed similarity of morphometric parameters was assessed by comparing the data obtained for the Balkan donkey with morphometric measurements of several previously characterized domestic donkey breeds. The study population included 74 donkeys, divided in two age groups (group A ≤ 3 years; group B > 3 years). In total, 18 morphometric, 13 hematological and 14 biochemical parameters were assessed. Signifi cant morphometric differences (p<0.05) in body length, head length, chest circumference and body weight were found between the two age groups. Signifi cant differences in morphological parameters were revealed among the Balkan donkey and other donkey breeds (Catalonian, Croatian and Albanian), but results of cluster analysis demonstrated the smallest distance between the Balkan donkey and Albanian donkeys. The results of morphometric analyses showed consistency of the obtained values within the breed, and diversity as compared to other donkey breeds, and, thus, could be taken as referent for the Balkan donkey. Hematological and biochemical profi les obtained for the Balkan donkey were consistent with previous reports and within the recommended reference ranges. White blood cell, mid cell and granulocyte counts, showed signifi cantly higher (p<0.05) values in donkeys under 3 years of age, while the only biochemical parameter affected by age was alkaline phosphatase. The information gained through characterization of the Balkan donkey breed provides a basis for conservation and development of the breed standard.

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Morphological, Biochemical And Hematological Characterization Of Endangered Balkan Donkey Breed

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“…Primer sequences, reaction conditions and the data obtained (available from the authors on request) have been described previously by Aranguren-Méndez et al (2001).…”

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“…Little genetic data from domestic donkeys exist (Breen et al, 1994;Bellone et al, 1998;Jordana et al, 1999Jordana et al, , 2001Aranguren-Méndez et al, 2001). …”

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Hierarchical analysis of genetic structure in Spanish donkey breeds using microsatellite markers

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The hierarchical population structure of five, native-Spanish donkey breeds (Andaluza, Catalana, Mallorquina, Encartaciones and Zamorano-Leonesa) has been studied using Fstatistics. In addition, nine Moroccan asses and 24 Merens breed horses were included in the analysis. Data came from 15 DNA microsatellites. The analysis shows that Spanish donkeys are substructured at both hierarchical levels studied, among breeds and within breeds (between subpopulations). In the whole population, the deficit of heterozygotes was estimated to be about 21%. The fixation

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“…There is abundant evidence in the literature which suggests that there is large variability in genetic and phenotypic characteristics of donkeys (Eley andFrench 1993: Pearson andQuassat 1996;Jordana et al 1999;Aranguren-Mendez et al 2001;Rössel et al 2008;Zabek 2008).…”

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The status of Donkeys (Equus asinus) in Greece

Arsenos¹,

Gelasakis²,

Papadopoulos³

2017

J Hellenic Vet Med Soc

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The paper presents, for the first time, information about donkeys (Equus asinus) in Greece. Most of the information was obtained from interviews of donkey owners, using a purpose built questionnaire. The population of donkeys in Greece showeda remarkable decrease over the last decades. From 508,000 in 1955, there were only 14,570 in 2008, a decrease of 97%. The existing donkeys were characterised by a large diversity in phenotypes. The lack of any breeding programme for donkeys, the importation of jacks from foreign breeds, the loss of interest and under-appreciation, together with the ignorance of health and welfare needs of such animals were the main reasons that shaped the current status. The health and welfare status of donkeys differed enormously across different areas of Greece, reflecting differences in the cultural, economical and "emotional" importance of individual animals. It was revealed that many problems were associated with diseases originating in malnutrition, parasites and bad husbandry management. Moreover, current and future trends, resulting from social and economical developments in rural areas of Greece, are discussed. Given the trends currently affecting the status of donkeys in Greece we concluded that a conservation policy should be adopted, because the number of donkeys will continue to fall.

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Genetic diversity in Spanish donkey breeds using microsatellite DNA markers

Cited by 61 publications

References 21 publications

Morphological, Biochemical And Hematological Characterization Of Endangered Balkan Donkey Breed

Morphological, Biochemical And Hematological Characterization Of Endangered Balkan Donkey Breed

Hierarchical analysis of genetic structure in Spanish donkey breeds using microsatellite markers

The status of Donkeys (Equus asinus) in Greece

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