International Journal of Animal Science and Technology

Volume 2, Issue 3, September 2018

  • Genetic Diversity of the N’Dama Breed in Mali Using SSR Markers

    Drissa Konaté, Diakaridia Traoré, Sognan Dao, Rokiatou Fané, Oumar Ouattara, Ramata Diop, Amadou Hamadoun Babana

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 3, September 2018
    Pages: 30-35
    Received: Sep. 22, 2018
    Accepted: Oct. 15, 2018
    Published: Nov. 13, 2018
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    Abstract: The N'Dama race, trypanotolerant and well adapted to the climatic conditions of Mali, is threatened of disappearance by the introduction of other genes by means of the artificial insemination with the exotic races or zebus. In order to adopt preservation and conservation strategies, it is important to study the genetic characteristics of the race a... Show More