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Area of Science:

  • Animal Genetics
  • Conservation Genetics
  • Molecular Ecology

Background:

  • Understanding the genetic status of indigenous livestock is crucial for effective conservation strategies.
  • Indian sheep breeds are diverse, but their genetic structure and differentiation patterns require detailed investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively assess the genetic status of 17 Indian sheep breeds using microsatellite markers.
  • To evaluate genetic diversity, differentiation, and population structure across different agroecological zones.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of 17 Indian sheep breeds from 3 agroecological zones.
  • Utilized a panel of 25 microsatellite markers to assess genetic diversity and structure.
  • Employed genetic distance, principal component analysis, and Bayesian clustering.

Main Results:

  • All investigated sheep breeds exhibited high genetic diversity (gene diversity 0.621–0.780).
  • Moderate genetic differentiation (F(ST) = 11.1%) was observed among indigenous breeds.
  • Breed separation correlated with geographical proximity; poorer differentiation noted in the north-western region.

Conclusions:

  • Divergent management, lack of selection policies, and intermixing influence breed purity.
  • Urgent conservation measures, including controlled breeding and ram exchange, are recommended.
  • The generated data provides a foundation for prioritizing conservation efforts for Indian sheep breeds.