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Phenotypic and genetic characterization of unexplored, potential cattle population of Madhya Pradesh

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Bawri or Garri, a non-descript cattle population managed under an extensive system in Madhya Pradesh state of India, was identified and characterized both genetically and phenotypically to check whether or not it can be recognised as a breed. The cattle have white and gray colour and are medium sized with 122.5 ± 7.5 cm and 109.45 ± 0.39 cm height at withers in male and female, respectively. Double-digest restriction site associated DNA (ddRAD) sequencing was employed to identify ascertainment bias free SNPs representing the entire genome cost effectively; resulting in calling 1,156,650 high quality SNPs. Observed homozygosity was 0.76, indicating Bawri as a quite unique population. However, the inbreeding coefficient was 0.025, indicating lack of selection. SNPs found here can be used in GWAS and genetic evaluation programs. Considering the uniqueness of Bawri cattle, it can be registered as a breed for its better genetic management.

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The datasets generated during and/or analyzed during the current study are available from the corresponding author (Mail ID: jeyvet@gmail.com) on reasonable request.

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Authors would like to thank the Director of ICAR-National Bureau of Animal Genetics and Resources for granting funds and facilities to carry out research and analysis

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This work was supported by ICAR-National Bureau of Animal Genetics and Resources (Grant number: 1.33).

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  1. Presently at ICAR-Directorate of Poultry Research, Hyderabad, India

    Jayakumar Sivalingam, S. K. Niranjan, Dinesh Kumar Yadav & P. K. Singh

  2. ICAR-National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources, Karnal, 132001, Haryana, India

    Jayakumar Sivalingam & S. P. Singh

  3. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Morena, MP, India

    Nidhi Sukhija

  4. Central Tasar Research and Training Institute, Ranchi, India

    K. K. Kanaka

  5. ICAR-Indian Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Ranchi, India

    Ajit Pratap Singh

  6. Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University, Jabalpur, MP, India

    Ajit Pratap Singh

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Jayakumar Sivalingam—Conceived the idea, carried out the work, data analysis and drating of the manuscript, S K Niranjan—Carried out the work, Dinesh Kumar Yadav—Helped in carrying out the analysis, S P Singh—Helped in the survey, Nidhi Sukhija—Drafting the manuscript, Kanaka K K—Drafting the manuscript, P K Singh—Conceived the idea and Ajit Pratap Singh—Helped in the survey and characterization of the animals.

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Sivalingam, J., Niranjan, S.K., Yadav, D.K. et al. Phenotypic and genetic characterization of unexplored, potential cattle population of Madhya Pradesh. Trop Anim Health Prod 56, 102 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-024-03946-8

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