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Analysis of genetic diversity in a close population of Zandi sheep using genealogical information

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Ghafouri-Kesbi, F. Analysis of genetic diversity in a close population of Zandi sheep using genealogical information. J Genet 89, 479 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12041-010-0068-0

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