Genetic diversity of cattle in three regions of Gauteng province in South Africa using microsatellite markers
P. Soma, B. B. Kooverjee, A. Yika · 2026
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P Soma, B B Kooverjee, and A Yika published a journal article in 2026 on genetic diversity in cattle in Gauteng province, South Africa. Local cattle are a valued resource because they cope with harsh weather and keep producing for years. Hair samples were tested with 11 standard DNA markers.
Samples came from 266 cattle in Western Gauteng, 132 in Lesedi, and 69 in Tshwane, with five local breeds and Angus as comparison groups. Diversity was high, with average expected variety of 75 percent. Inbreeding stayed low, with a mean near 0.015. More genetic difference sat within each population than between them. The authors offer the results as a baseline for breeding programs.
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| CREATOR | P. Soma, B. B. Kooverjee, A. Yika |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 25519 |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |