Genetic Diversity, Adaptation and Evolution of Livestock
A special issue of Agriculture (ISSN 2077-0472). This special issue belongs to the section "Farm Animal Production".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 September 2025 | Viewed by 673
Special Issue Editors
Interests: genetic diversity; homozygosity; cattle; genomic selection; population genetics; animal genetics
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The assessment of genetic diversity and population structure is important for understanding the evolutionary history of breeds and providing important information on biodiversity conservation and/or management, both for local breeds and breeds under selective breeding programs. Maintaining genetic diversity should be a priority for countries where local breeds guarantee the economic survival of rural areas. Selection programs are not easy to apply to local populations given the reduced sample sizes, implying a higher level of inbreeding than in selected breeds. Furthermore, it is equally important to evaluate and manage the continuous increases in homozygosity in specialized breeds.
We invite original research, reviews, short communications, and case studies on a broad range of topics, including but not limited to genetic diversity, genomic selection, genome-wide association studies, genotype–environment interactions, genetic resources, and new phenotypes. This Special Issue aims to provide insights into the current state of cattle, sheep, pigs, and goats, offering valuable information for researchers and breeders involved in livestock production, genetic improvement programs, and conservation schemes.
Dr. Maria Chiara Fabbri
Dr. Marcos Paulo Gonçalves De Rezende
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- local breeds
- genomics
- genetic diversity
- livestock management
- adaptation
- evolution
- selection
- multi-omics
- breeding strategies
- biodiversity
- inbreeding
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