Genetic Diversity and Population Structure Among Czech and Polish Goat Breeds Assessed Using Microsatellite Markers
Sztankóová Z, Krupa E, Bagnicka E, Nazar P, Gregula Kania M, Rychtářová J.
Abstract
Molecular characterization of local breeds is a key factor in biodiversity conservation. It should be combined with appropriate breeding strategies to improve the production characteristics of indigenous breeds and prevent breed decline. In this study, we analyzed 398 animals from eight goat breeds (White Shorthaired goat, Brown Shorthaired goat, Alpine, Anglo-Nubian, Polish White Improved goat, Polish Fawn Improved goat, Sandomierska, Toggenburg) bred in the Czech Republic and Poland using 15 microsatellite loci. All microsatellite markers were polymorphic. The Anglo-Nubian breed differed the most from the other observed breeds. The analysis revealed two main gene pools and showed a low level of inbreeding; the genetic markers used are suitable for genetic diversity analysis, and the obtained results can be used to develop effective strategies for their protection and conservation. Keywords: goat, genetic diversity, microsatellite marker, population structure
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