Genomic Conservation of Local Ruminant Breeds
A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal Genetics and Genomics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2027 | Viewed by 1073
Editors
Interests: animal genetics; population genetics; genetic resources; genomics; animal conservation genetics and genomics
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Local ruminant breeds, including cattle, sheep, and goats, are vital components of a country's animal genetic resources (AnGR). They contribute to local and regional food security, sustainability, and resilience to multiple production systems. Local or indigenous breeds often possess unique genetic variants and traits such as disease resistance, heat tolerance, and adaptation to harsh environments, which are acquired over centuries of genetic drift and natural and artificial selection. Today, genomics provides powerful tools to discover and better understand the processes and patterns of such genetic groups through some strategies, such as the following: (1) Genetic Characterization and Risk Assessment: Genomic data accurately measure genetic diversity within and between breeds, assess inbreeding levels, and detect introgression from exotic breeds. (2) Identifying Adaptive Traits: Genomic analyses can pinpoint selection signatures, which are specific regions of the genome associated with adaptation to local conditions. Preserving these adaptive genes is key to the long-term viability of livestock production systems. (3) Informing Conservation Strategies: Genomic information guides both in situ (on-farm) and ex situ (gene banks) conservation efforts.
These three items will be the main scope of this Special Issue of Animals. This Special Issue will provide an open opportunity for new research results, reviews, and expert perspectives on these themes. We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Danielle Assis De Faria
Dr. Samuel Rezende Paiva
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- animal genetic resources
- food security
- breeding programs
- gene banks
- germplasm
- genetic management
- economic traits
- local communities
- national sovereignty
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