Abstract:The Karachaev goat is an indigenous breed that possesses unique features including significantly less fat deposition in the body compared to sheep and cattle, ability to graze at an altitude of up to 1200 meters and to produce fertile hybrids with wild relatives. To understand the genetic diversity and population structure of hybrids between domestic Karachaev goats (Capra hircus) and The West Caucasian tur (Capra caucasica) 143 individuals were analyzed using 10 microsatellites panel. Sample were analyzed acc… Show more
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