- Invited Review - African Indigenous Cattle: Unique Genetic Resources in a Rapidly Changing World

Mwai, Okeyo; Hanotte, Olivier; Kwon, Young-Jun; Cho, Seoae

doi:10.5713/ajas.15.0002r

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- Invited Review - African Indigenous Cattle: Unique Genetic Resources in a Rapidly Changing World

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Mwai, Okeyo, Hanotte, Olivier, Kwon, Young-Jun, Cho, Seoae·2015·Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences

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At least 150 indigenous African cattle breeds have been named, but the majority of African cattle populations remain largely uncharacterized. As cattle breeds and populations in Africa adapted to various local environmental conditions, they acquired unique features. We know now that the history of African cattle was particularly complex and while several of its episodes remain debated, there is no doubt that African cattle population evolved dramatically over time. Today, we find a mosaic of genetically diverse population from the purest Bos taurus to the nearly pure Bos indicus. African cattle are now found all across the continent, with the exception of the Sahara and the river Congo basin. They are found on the rift valley highlands as well as below sea level in the Afar depression. These unique livestock genetic resources are in danger to disappear rapidly following uncontrolled crossbreeding and breed replacements with exotic breeds. Breeding improvement programs of African indigenous livestock remain too few while paradoxically the demand of livestock products is continually increasing. Many African indigenous breeds are endangered now, and their unique adaptive traits may be lost forever. This paper reviews the unique known characteristics of indigenous African cattle populations while describing the opportunities, the necessity and urgency to understand and utilize these resources to respond to the needs of the people of the continent and to the benefit of African farmers.

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The high genetic heterogeneity in Nganda might be caused by ongoing crossbreeding of Nganda with exotic breeds to enhance their productivity.
“The PCA result also shows the highest level of genetic heterogeneity in the Nganda breed which might be caused by ongoing crossbreeding of Nganda with exotic breeds to enhance their productivity (Mwai et al., 2015).”
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Review: An overview of beef production from pasture and feedlot globally, as demand for beef and the need for sustainable practices increase
Greenwood, P. L. (2021) · animal · doi:10.1016/j.animal.2021.100295 · Cited by 316 · see citing works
The Genome Landscape of Indigenous African Cattle
Kim, J., Hanotte, O., Mwai, O. A., Dessie, T., Bashir, S., Diallo, B., Agaba, M., Kim, K., Kwak, W., Sung, S., et al. (2017) · Genome biology · doi:10.1186/s13059-017-1153-y · Cited by 271 · see citing works
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The Mosaic Genome of Indigenous African Cattle as a Unique Genetic Resource for African Pastoralism
Kim, K., Kwon, T., Dessie, T., Yoo, D., Mwai, O. A., Jang, J., Sung, S., Lee, S., Salim, B., Jung, J., et al. (2020) · Nature Genetics · doi:10.1038/s41588-020-0694-2 · Cited by 140 · see citing works
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Conservation of indigenous cattle genetic resources in Southern Africa’s smallholder areas: turning threats into opportunities — A review
Nyamushamba, G. B., Mapiye, C., Tada, O., Halimani, T. E., & Muchenje, V. (2016) · Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences · doi:10.5713/ajas.16.0024 · Cited by 135 · see citing works
Genomic clues of the evolutionary history of Bos indicus cattle
Utsunomiya, Y. T., Milanesi, M., Fortes, M. R. S., Porto‐Neto, L. R., Utsunomiya, A. T. H., Silva, M. V. G. B., Garcia, J. F., & Ajmone‐Marsan, P. (2019) · Animal Genetics · doi:10.1111/age.12836 · Cited by 128 · see citing works
Livestock Genomics for Developing Countries – African Examples in Practice
Marshall, K., Gibson, J. P., Mwai, O. A., Mwacharo, J. M., Haile, A., Getachew, T., Mrode, R., & Kemp, S. J. (2019) · Frontiers in Genetics · doi:10.3389/fgene.2019.00297 · Cited by 128 · see citing works
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Combatting African Animal Trypanosomiasis (AAT) in livestock: The potential role of trypanotolerance
Yaro, M., Munyard, K. A., Stear, M. J., & Groth, D. M. (2016) · Veterinary Parasitology · doi:10.1016/j.vetpar.2016.05.003 · Cited by 114 · see citing works
Synergistic power of genomic selection, assisted reproductive technologies, and gene editing to drive genetic improvement of cattle
Mueller, M. L., & Eenennaam, A. L. V. (2022) · CABI Agriculture and Bioscience · doi:10.1186/s43170-022-00080-z · Cited by 212 · see citing works
Whole genome scan reveals the genetic signature of African Ankole cattle breed and potential for higher quality beef
Taye, M., Kim, J., Yoon, S. H., Lee, W., Hanotte, O., Dessie, T., Kemp, S. J., Mwai, O. A., Caetano-Anollés, K., Cho, S., et al. (2017) · BMC Genetics · doi:10.1186/s12863-016-0467-1 · Cited by 104 · see citing works
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Signatures of Selection for Environmental Adaptation and Zebu × Taurine Hybrid Fitness in East African Shorthorn Zebu
Bahbahani, H. M., Tijjani, A., Mukasa, C., Wragg, D., Almathen, F. S., Nash, O., Akpa, G. N., Mbole-Kariuki, M. N., Malla, S., Woolhouse, M. E. J., et al. (2017) · Frontiers in Genetics · doi:10.3389/fgene.2017.00068 · Cited by 89 · see citing works
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Whole genome detection of signature of positive selection in African cattle reveals selection for thermotolerance
Taye, M., Lee, W., Caetano-Anollés, K., Dessie, T., Hanotte, O., Mwai, O. A., Kemp, S. J., Cho, S., Oh, S. J., Lee, H., et al. (2017) · Animal Science Journal · doi:10.1111/asj.12851 · Cited by 85 · see citing works
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Overview of African Biological Resources and Environment
Ogwu, M. C., Iyiola, A. O., & Izah, S. C. (2023) · Sustainable development and biodiversity · doi:10.1007/978-981-19-6974-4_1 · Cited by 82 · see citing works
Heat stress effects on milk yield traits and metabolites and mitigation strategies for dairy cattle breeds reared in tropical and sub-tropical countries
Habimana, V., Nguluma, A. S., Nziku, Z. C., Ekine-Dzivenu, C. C., Morota, G., Mrode, R., & Chenyambuga, S. W. (2023) · Frontiers in Veterinary Science · doi:10.3389/fvets.2023.1121499 · Cited by 80 · see citing works
Genetic Diversity and Signatures of Selection for Thermal Stress in Cattle and Other Two Bos Species Adapted to Divergent Climatic Conditions
Freitas, P. H. F., Wang, Y., Yan, P., de Oliveira, H. R., Schenkel, F. S., Zhang, Y., Xu, Q., & Brito, L. F. (2021) · Frontiers in Genetics · doi:10.3389/fgene.2021.604823 · Cited by 77 · see citing works
Strategies for Sustainable Use of Indigenous Cattle Genetic Resources in Southern Africa
Mapiye, C., Chikwanha, O. C., Chimonyo, M., & Dzama, K. (2019) · Diversity · doi:10.3390/d11110214 · Cited by 71 · see citing works
Livelihood, Food and Nutrition Security in Southern Africa: What Role Do Indigenous Cattle Genetic Resources Play?
Mapiye, O., Chikwanha, O. C., Makombe, G., Dzama, K., & Mapiye, C. (2020) · Diversity · doi:10.3390/d12020074 · Cited by 61 · see citing works
Veterinary Drug Residues in Meat and Meat Products: Occurrence, Detection and Implications
Falowo, A. B., & Akinmoladun, O. F. (2019) · IntechOpen eBooks · doi:10.5772/intechopen.83616 · Cited by 55 · see citing works
Leveraging Available Resources and Stakeholder Involvement for Improved Productivity of African Livestock in the Era of Genomic Breeding
Ibeagha-Awemu, E. M., PETERS, S. O., Bemji, M. N., Adeleke, M. A., & Do, D. N. (2019) · Frontiers in Genetics · doi:10.3389/fgene.2019.00357 · Cited by 54 · see citing works
Genome‐wide scan reveals divergent selection among taurine and zebu cattle populations from different regions
Edea, Z., Dadi, H., Dessie, T., Uzzaman, M. R., Rothschild, M. F., Kim, E. ‐., Sonstegard, T. S., & Kim, K. ‐. (2018) · Animal Genetics · doi:10.1111/age.12724 · Cited by 52 · see citing works
Insight into the genetic composition of South African Sanga cattle using SNP data from cattle breeds worldwide
Makina, S. O., Whitacre, L. K., Decker, J. E., Taylor, J. F., MacNeil, M. D., Scholtz, M. M., van Marle-Köster, E., Muchadeyi, F. C., Makgahlela, M. L., & Maiwashe, A. (2016) · Genetics Selection Evolution · doi:10.1186/s12711-016-0266-1 · Cited by 51 · see citing works
Genome Analysis Reveals Genetic Admixture and Signature of Selection for Productivity and Environmental Traits in Iraqi Cattle
Alshawi, A., Essa, A., Al‐Bayatti, S. A., & Hanotte, O. (2019) · Frontiers in Genetics · doi:10.3389/fgene.2019.00609 · Cited by 52 · see citing works
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Understanding the evolution of immune genes in jawed vertebrates
Vinkler, M., Fiddaman, S. R., Těšičký, M., O’Connor, E., Savage, A. E., Lenz, T. L., Smith, A. L., Kaufman, J., Bolnick, D. I., Davies, C. S., et al. (2023) · Journal of Evolutionary Biology · doi:10.1111/jeb.14181 · Cited by 46 · see citing works
Cattle genome-wide analysis reveals genetic signatures in trypanotolerant N’Dama
Kim, S., Ka, S., Ha, J.-W., Kim, J., Yoo, D., Kim, K., Lee, H., Lim, D., Cho, S., Hanotte, O., et al. (2017) · BMC Genomics · doi:10.1186/s12864-017-3742-2 · Cited by 49 · see citing works
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Paleogenomics of Animal Domestication
Irving-Pease, E. K., Ryan, H., Jamieson, A., Dimopoulos, E. A., Larson, G., & Frantz, L. (2018) · Population genomics · doi:10.1007/13836_2018_55 · Cited by 49 · see citing works
Genetic Improvement of Local Cattle Breeds in West Africa: A Review of Breeding Programs
Ouédraogo, D., Soudré, A., Yougbaré, B., Ouédraogo‐Koné, S., Zoma‐Traoré, B., Khayatzadeh, N., Traoré, A., Sanou, M., Mészáros, G., Burger, P. A., et al. (2021) · Sustainability · doi:10.3390/su13042125 · Cited by 45 · see citing works
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Production, reproduction and some adaptation characteristics of Boran cattle breed under changing climate: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Bayssa, M., Yigrem, S., Betsha, S., & Tolera, A. Y. (2021) · PLoS ONE · doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0244836 · Cited by 44 · see citing works
Selection Signatures in Tropical Cattle Are Enriched for Promoter and Coding Regions and Reveal Missense Mutations in the Damage Response Gene HELB
Naval-Sánchez, M., Porto-Neto, L. R., Cardoso, D. F., Hayes, B. J., Daetwyler, H. D., Kijas, J., & Reverter, A. (2020) · Genetics Selection Evolution · doi:10.1186/s12711-020-00546-6 · Cited by 43 · see citing works
Genomic scans for selective sweeps through haplotype homozygosity and allelic fixation in 14 indigenous sheep breeds from Middle East and South Asia
Eydivandi, S., Roudbar, M. A., Karimi, M. O., & Sahana, G. (2021) · Scientific Reports · doi:10.1038/s41598-021-82625-2 · Cited by 45 · see citing works
Thermotolerance, health profile and cellular expression of HSP90AB1 in Nguni and Boran cows raised on natural pastures under tropical conditions
Katiyatiya, C. L. F., Bradley, G., & Muchenje, V. (2017) · Journal of Thermal Biology · doi:10.1016/j.jtherbio.2017.06.009 · Cited by 41 · see citing works
Genome-Wide SNP Discovery in Indigenous Cattle Breeds of South Africa
Zwane, A. A., Schnabel, R. D., Hoff, J. L., Choudhury, A., Makgahlela, M. L., Maiwashe, A., van Marle-Köster, E., & Taylor, J. F. (2019) · Frontiers in Genetics · doi:10.3389/fgene.2019.00273 · Cited by 41 · see citing works
Large‐scale mitogenome sequencing reveals consecutive expansions of domestic taurine cattle and supports sporadic aurochs introgression
Čubrić-Ćurik, V., Novosel, D., Brajković, V., Rota‐Stabelli, O., Krebs, S., Sölkner, J., Šalamon, D., Ristov, S., Berger, B., Trivizaki, S., et al. (2021) · Evolutionary Applications · doi:10.1111/eva.13315 · Cited by 40 · see citing works
Combining Landscape Genomics and Ecological Modelling to Investigate Local Adaptation of Indigenous Ugandan Cattle to East Coast Fever
Vajana, E., Barbato, M., Colli, L., Milanesi, M., Rochat, E., Fabrizi, E., Mukasa, C., Corvo, M. D., Masembe, C., Muwanika, V. B., et al. (2018) · Frontiers in Genetics · doi:10.3389/fgene.2018.00385 · Cited by 39 · see citing works
Identification of Candidate Signature Genes and Key Regulators Associated With Trypanotolerance in the Sheko Breed
Mekonnen, Y. A., Gültas, M., Effa, K., Hanotte, O., & Schmitt, A. O. (2019) · Frontiers in Genetics · doi:10.3389/fgene.2019.01095 · Cited by 37 · see citing works
“The PCA result also shows the highest level of genetic heterogeneity in the Nganda breed which might be caused by ongoing crossbreeding of Nganda with exotic breeds to enhance their productivity (Mwai et al., 2015).”
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Genetic diversity in South African Nguni cattle ecotypes based on microsatellite markers
Sanarana, Y. P., Visser, C., Bosman, L., Nephawe, K. A., Maiwashe, A., & van Marle-Köster, E. (2015) · Tropical Animal Health and Production · doi:10.1007/s11250-015-0962-9 · Cited by 37 · see citing works
Rare phenotypes in domestic animals: unique resources for multiple applications
Leroy, G., Besbes, B., Boettcher, P. J., Hoffmann, I. M., Capitan, A., & Baumung, R. (2015) · Animal Genetics · doi:10.1111/age.12393 · Cited by 36 · see citing works
Sustainable Management of Animal Genetic Resources to Improve Low-Input Livestock Production: Insights into Local Beninese Cattle Populations
Vanvanhossou, S. F. U., Dossa, L. H., & König, S. (2021) · Sustainability · doi:10.3390/su13179874 · Cited by 35 · see citing works
Resilient capacity of cattle to environmental challenges – An updated review
Madhusoodan, A. P., Sejian, V., Rashamol, V. P., Savitha, S. T., Bagath, M., Krishnan, G., & Bhatta, R. (2019) · Journal of Animal Behaviour and Biometeorology · doi:10.31893/2318-1265jabb.v7n3p104-118 · Cited by 38 · see citing works
Effect of feeding practices and manure quality on CH4 and N2O emissions from uncovered cattle manure heaps in Kenya
Leitner, S., Ring, D., Wanyama, G. N., Korir, D., Pelster, D. E., Goopy, J. P., Butterbach‐Bahl, K., & Merbold, L. (2021) · Waste Management · doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2021.03.014 · Cited by 32 · see citing works
Human adaptation, demography and cattle domestication: an overview of the complexity of lactase persistence in Africa
Campbell, M. C., & Ranciaro, A. (2021) · Human Molecular Genetics · doi:10.1093/hmg/ddab027 · Cited by 32 · see citing works
The COMBAT project: controlling and progressively minimizing the burden of vector-borne animal trypanosomosis in Africa
Boulangé, A. F., Lejon, V., Berthier, D., Thévenon, S., Gimonneau, G., Desquesnes, M., Abah, S., Agboho, P. A., Chilongo, K., Gebre, T., et al. (2022) · Open Research Europe · doi:10.12688/openreseurope.14759.2 · Cited by 32 · see citing works
Breeding objectives and practices in three local cattle breed production systems in Burkina Faso with implication for the design of breeding programs
Ouédraogo, D., Soudré, A., Ouédraogo‐Koné, S., Zoma, B. L., Yougbaré, B., Khayatzadeh, N., Burger, P. A., Mészáros, G., Traoré, A., Mwai, O. A., et al. (2019) · Livestock Science · doi:10.1016/j.livsci.2019.103910 · Cited by 31 · see citing works
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Omics: A new, promising technologies for boosting crop yield and stress resilience in African agriculture
Mmbando, G. S. (2024) · Plant Stress · doi:10.1016/j.stress.2024.100366 · Cited by 31 · see citing works
Microsatellite Diversity and Phylogenetic Relationships among East Eurasian Bos taurus Breeds with an Emphasis on Rare and Ancient Local Cattle
Svishcheva, G. R., Babayan, O. V., Lhasaranov, B., Tsendsuren, A., Халмурзаевич, А. А., & Stolpovsky, Y. A. (2020) · Animals · doi:10.3390/ani10091493 · Cited by 30 · see citing works
Profiling the immune epigenome across global cattle breeds
Powell, J., Talenti, A., Fisch, A., Hemmink, J. D., Paxton, E. A., Toye, P. G., Santos, I. K. F. D. M., Ferreira, B. R., Connelley, T., Morrison, L. J., et al. (2023) · Genome biology · doi:10.1186/s13059-023-02964-3 · Cited by 30 · see citing works
Conservation of Landraces and Indigenous Breeds: An Investment for the Future
Mathew, E., & Mathew, L. (2023) · Sustainable development and biodiversity · doi:10.1007/978-981-19-5841-0_12 · Cited by 29 · see citing works
Whole-genome resequencing reveals selection signatures associated with milk production traits in African Kenana dairy zebu cattle
Nanaei, H. A., Dehghani-Qanatqestani, M., & Esmailizadeh, A. (2019) · Genomics · doi:10.1016/j.ygeno.2019.06.002 · Cited by 29 · see citing works
Association of HSF1 Genetic Variation with Heat Tolerance in Chinese Cattle
Rong, Y., Zeng, M., Guan, X., Qu, K., Liu, J., Zhang, J., Chen, H., Huang, B., & Lei, C. (2019) · Animals · doi:10.3390/ani9121027 · Cited by 32 · see citing works
Impact of climate change on sustainable livestock production and existence of wildlife and marine species in the South Pacific island countries: a review
Bakare, A. G., Kour, G., Akter, M., & Iji, P. A. (2020) · International Journal of Biometeorology · doi:10.1007/s00484-020-01902-3 · Cited by 29 · see citing works
Molecular identification of livestock breeds: a tool for modern conservation biology
Yaro, M., Munyard, K., Stear, M. J., & Groth, D. (2016) · Biological reviews/Biological reviews of the Cambridge Philosophical Society · doi:10.1111/brv.12265 · Cited by 29 · see citing works
Constraints to the sustainability of a ‘systematised’ approach to livestock marketing amongst smallholder cattle producers in South Africa
Gwiriri, L. C., Bennett, J., Mapiye, C., Marandure, T., & Burbi, S. (2019) · International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability · doi:10.1080/14735903.2019.1591658 · Cited by 28 · see citing works
Whole genome characterization of autochthonous Bos taurus brachyceros and introduced Bos indicus indicus cattle breeds in Cameroon regarding their adaptive phenotypic traits and pathogen resistance
Paguem, A., Abanda, B., Achukwi, M. D., Baskaran, P., Czemmel, S., Renz, A., & Eisenbarth, A. (2020) · BMC Genetics · doi:10.1186/s12863-020-00869-9 · Cited by 28 · see citing works
Ancient autozygous segments subject to positive selection suggest adaptive immune responses in West African cattle
Goyache, F., Pérez-Pardal, L., Fernández, I., Traoré, A., Menéndez‐Arias, N. A., & Álvarez, I. (2021) · Gene · doi:10.1016/j.gene.2021.145899 · Cited by 28 · see citing works
Selection Signatures in South African Nguni and Bonsmara Cattle Populations Reveal Genes Relating to Environmental Adaptation
Kooverjee, B. B., Soma, P., van der Nest, M. A., Scholtz, M. M., & Neser, F. W. C. (2022) · Frontiers in Genetics · doi:10.3389/fgene.2022.909012 · Cited by 28 · see citing works
Comprehensive identification of sexually dimorphic genes in diverse cattle tissues using RNA-seq
Seo, M., Caetano-Anollés, K., Rodriguez‐Zas, S. L., Ka, S., Jeong, J. Y., Park, S., Kim, M. J., Nho, W.-G., Cho, S., Kim, H., et al. (2016) · BMC Genomics · doi:10.1186/s12864-016-2400-4 · Cited by 28 · see citing works
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Candidate signatures of positive selection for environmental adaptation in indigenous African cattle: A review
Kambal, S., Tijjani, A., Ibrahim, S. A. E., Ahmed, M. A., Mwacharo, J. M., & Hanotte, O. (2023) · Animal Genetics · doi:10.1111/age.13353 · Cited by 27 · see citing works
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Exploring the Genomes of East African Indicine Cattle Breeds Reveals Signature of Selection for Tropical Environmental Adaptation Traits
Taye, M., Lee, W., Caetano-Anolles, K., Dessie, T., Cho, S., Jong Oh, S., Lee, H.-K., & Kim, H. (2018) · Cogent Food & Agriculture · doi:10.1080/23311932.2018.1552552 · Cited by 26 · see citing works
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Genetic diversity and relationships among three Southern African Nguni cattle populations
Madilindi, M. A., Banga, C. B., Bhebhe, E., Sanarana, Y. P., Nxumalo, K. S., Taela, M. G., Magagula, B. S., & Mapholi, N. O. (2019) · Tropical Animal Health and Production · doi:10.1007/s11250-019-02066-y · Cited by 26 · see citing works
Climate-smart approaches for enhancing livestock productivity, human nutrition, and livelihoods in low- and middle-income countries
Adesogan, A. T., Balehegn, M., Varijakshapanicker, P., & Vyas, D. (2025) · Animal Production Science · doi:10.1071/an24215 · Cited by 25 · see citing works
Internal diversification of non‐Sub‐Saharan haplogroups in Sahelian populations and the spread of pastoralism beyond the Sahara
Kulichová, I., Fernandes, V., Dème, A., Nováčková, J., Stenzl, V., Novelletto, A., Pereira, L., & Černý, V. (2017) · American Journal of Physical Anthropology · doi:10.1002/ajpa.23285 · Cited by 25 · see citing works
Inference of Admixture Origins in Indigenous African Cattle
Kim, K., Kim, D., Hanotte, O., Lee, C., Kim, H., & Jeong, C. (2023) · Molecular Biology and Evolution · doi:10.1093/molbev/msad257 · Cited by 24 · see citing works
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Management and phenotypic features of indigenous cattle in Rwanda
Claire, D. H., Kugonza, D. R., Tiba, M., Rwemarika, J. D., Kayitesi, A., Arsene, M., Jean, P. S., Shumbusho, F., Manzi, M., & Theogene, S. (2017) · International Journal of Livestock Production · doi:10.5897/ijlp2017.0362 · Cited by 24 · see citing works
Mitonuclear incompatibility as a hidden driver behind the genome ancestry of African admixed cattle
Kwon, T., Kim, K., Caetano-Anollés, K., Sung, S., Cho, S., Jeong, C., Hanotte, O., & Kim, H. (2022) · BMC Biology · doi:10.1186/s12915-021-01206-x · Cited by 23 · see citing works
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Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Selected Ethiopian Indigenous Cattle Breeds Using Microsatellite Markers
Bora, S. K., Tessema, T. S., & Girmay, G. (2023) · Genetics Research · doi:10.1155/2023/1106755 · Cited by 23 · see citing works
Signatures of positive selection for local adaptation of African native cattle populations: A review
Ayalew, W., Wu, X., Tarekegn, G. M., Chu, M., Liang, C., Tessema, T. S., & Yan, P. (2023) · Journal of Integrative Agriculture · doi:10.1016/j.jia.2023.01.004 · Cited by 24 · see citing works
Local Ancestry to Identify Selection in Response to Trypanosome Infection in Baoulé x Zebu Crossbred Cattle in Burkina Faso
Yougbaré, B., Ouédraogo, D., Tapsoba, A. S. R., Soudré, A., Zoma, B. L., Orozco‐terWengel, P., Sanou, M., Ouédraogo‐Koné, S., Wurzinger, M., Tamboura, H. H., et al. (2021) · Frontiers in Genetics · doi:10.3389/fgene.2021.670390 · Cited by 22 · see citing works
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Whole Genome Resequencing Reveals Genetic Diversity and Selection Signatures of Ethiopian Indigenous Cattle Adapted to Local Environments
Terefe, E., Belay, G., Tijjani, A., Han, J., & Hanotte, O. (2023) · Diversity · doi:10.3390/d15040540 · Cited by 21 · see citing works
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Reconstructing the climatic niche breadth of land use for animal production during the African Holocene
Phelps, L. N., Broennimann, O., Manning, K., Timpson, A., Jousse, H., Mariethoz, G., Fordham, D. A., Shanahan, T. M., Davis, B., & Guisan, A. (2019) · Global Ecology and Biogeography · doi:10.1111/geb.13015 · Cited by 22 · see citing works
Tropical Beef: Is There an Axiomatic Basis to Define the Concept?
Lozano, M. S. R., Ngapo, T. M., & Huerta-Leidenz, N. O. (2021) · Foods · doi:10.3390/foods10051025 · Cited by 22 · see citing works
Breeding strategies for improving smallholder dairy cattle productivity in Sub‐Saharan Africa
Chawala, A. R., Sánchez-Molano, E., Dewhurst, R. J., Peters, A. R., Chagunda, M. G. G., & Banos, G. (2021) · Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics · doi:10.1111/jbg.12556 · Cited by 21 · see citing works
Adaptation of the White Fulani cattle to the tropical environment
Oke, O. E., Oso, O. M., Logunleko, M. O., Uyanga, V. A., Akinyemi, F., Okeniyi, F. A., Akosile, O. A., Baloyi, J. J., & Onagbesan, O. M. (2022) · Journal of Thermal Biology · doi:10.1016/j.jtherbio.2022.103372 · Cited by 21 · see citing works
Current Status and Conservation Management of Farm Animal Genetic Resources in Bhutan
Tenzin, J., Chankitisakul, V., & Boonkum, W. (2023) · Veterinary Sciences · doi:10.3390/vetsci10040281 · Cited by 21 · see citing works
Assessing the Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Effect of Removing Bovine Trypanosomiasis in Eastern Africa
MacLeod, M. J., Eory, V., Wint, W., Shaw, A. P. M., Gerber, P., Cecchi, G., Mattioli, R. C., Sykes, A. J., & Robinson, T. P. (2018) · Sustainability · doi:10.3390/su10051633 · Cited by 21 · see citing works
Analysis of pooled genome sequences from Djallonke and Sahelian sheep of Ghana reveals co-localisation of regions of reduced heterozygosity with candidate genes for disease resistance and adaptation to a tropical environment
Yaro, M., Munyard, K., Morgan, E., Allcock, R. J. N., Stear, M. J., & Groth, D. (2019) · BMC Genomics · doi:10.1186/s12864-019-6198-8 · Cited by 21 · see citing works
Goat Production in Eastern Africa: Practices, Breed Characteristics, and Opportunities for Their Sustainability
Muigai, A. W. T., Okeyo, A. M., & Ojango, J. M. K. (2017) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-3-319-71855-2_3 · Cited by 20 · see citing works
Capitalizing on the Potential of South African Indigenous Beef Cattle Breeds: A Review
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BoLA-DRB3 gene haplotypes show divergence in native Sudanese cattle from taurine and indicine breeds
Salim, B., Takeshima, S., Nakao, R., Moustafa, M. A. M., Ahmed, M. A., Kambal, S., Mwacharo, J. M., Alkhaibari, A. M., & Giovambattista, G. (2021) · Scientific Reports · doi:10.1038/s41598-021-96330-7 · Cited by 20 · see citing works
Enhancing individual animal resilience to environmental disturbances to address low productivity in dairy cattle performing in sub-Saharan Africa
Oloo, R. D., Ojango, J. M. K., Ekine-Dzivenu, C. C., Gebreyohanes, G., Mrode, R., Mwai, O. A., & Chagunda, M. G. G. (2023) · Frontiers in Animal Science · doi:10.3389/fanim.2023.1254877 · Cited by 20 · see citing works
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Tropically adapted cattle of Africa: perspectives on potential role of copy number variations
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Authors: Mwai, O., Hanotte, O., Kwon, Y.-J., & Cho, S.
Affiliations: University of Nottingham (GB)
Seoul National University (KR)
Corresponding author: Cho, Seoae
ORCID: Hanotte, Olivier
Venue: Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
Publisher: Asian Australasian Association of Animal Production Societies
Published: 2015-06-11
Volume: 28
Issue: 7
Pages: 911-921
ISSN: 1011-2367 (ISSN-L)
1976-5517
DOI: 10.5713/ajas.15.0002r
PMC: PMC4478499
OpenAlex: W2298097074
Cited by: 300
References: 85
Citations by year: 2026: 33 · 2025: 36 · 2024: 36 · 2023: 36 · 2022: 31 · 2021: 32 · 2020: 19 · 2019: 29 · 2018: 18 · 2017: 18 · 2016: 8 · 2015: 4
FWCI: 11.00
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: gold
doi.org
Licence: cc-by-nc
Locations: Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc)
PubMed Central (publishedVersion)
PubMed (publishedVersion)
CGSPace A Repository of Agricultural Research Outputs (Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research) (submittedVersion, other-oa)
DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
Funders: Rural Development Administration (PJ01134905)
Topics: Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Genetics › Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Agronomy and Crop Science › Livestock Farming and Management
Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Animal Science and Zoology › Livestock and Poultry Management
Keywords: cattle breeds, livestock genetic resources, cattle, Bos indicus, crossbreeding, adaptive traits, African farmers

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