Signature of selection in artificially selected cattle breeds

What is it about?

It is about the genome analysis of cattle breeds selected for different traits like Holstein are selected for high milk yield and the Korean Hanwoo cattle are selected for beef quality traits.

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Why is it important?

This study is important since it helps us to understand the genomic regions affected due to intensive artificial selection, and in those breeds where there is not as such structured artificial selection efforts.