December 2021

Genetic variability of Maure zebu in Mali using SSR markers

In Mali, Maure’s zebu breed has good dairy production abilities. Females are often used as a matrix in crosses in peri-urban areas with exotic breeds. Despite the enthusiasm of its productive abilities, the genetic diversity of this breed is not yet sufficiently assessed. In order to contribute to a better understanding of the genetic diversity of this breed, 82 animals were chosen from the farms of four districts...

Author(s): Drissa Konaté, Diakaridia Traoré, Sognan Dao, Oumar Ouattara, Ramata Diop, Aboubacrine Mahamane Toure, Adama Konaté, Rokiatou Fané, Amadou Hamadoun Babana, Youssouf Sanogo, Ousmane Nialibouly and Mamadou Dougakoro Coulibaly