ReviewAnimals : an open access journal from MDPI2022
Assessment of Genetic Diversity and Conservation in South African Indigenous Goat Ecotypes: A Review.
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- Genomic Advancements in Assessing Growth Performance, Meat Quality, and Carcass Characteristics of Goats in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Pooled it
- Genomic Dissection of Growth Traits and Spatial Independence from Breed-Defining Loci in Jining Grey Goats.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026Article
- Comparative Adaptive Mechanisms of Two Indigenous Goat Genetic Resources Under Simulated Water Scarcity.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026Article
- Genetic Structure and Selective Signature Analysis of Xinjiang Local Sheep Populations.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026Article
- Candidate Genes, Markers, Signatures of Selection, and Quantitative Trait Loci (QTLs) and Their Association with Economic Traits in Livestock: Genomic Insights and Selection.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Review
- Genome-wide analysis provides insight into the genetic diversity and adaptability of Kazakhstan local goats.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Nutrigenomics: A tool to unlock genetic potential of Nigerian indigenous goat breeds.Open veterinary journal · 2025Review
- Genomic Tools for Medicinal Properties of Goat Milk for Cosmetic and Health Benefits: A Narrative Review.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Review
- Base Characteristics, Preservation Methods, and Assessment of the Genetic Diversity of Autochthonous Breeds of Cattle, Sheep and Pigs in Serbia: A Review.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2024Review
- Phenotypic characterization of Nguni goats in four agro-ecological zones of Limpopo province, South Africa.PloS one · 2024Article
- Detection and characterization of copy number variation in three differentially-selected Nellore cattle populations.Frontiers in genetics · 2024Article
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Abstract
Goats were amongst the first livestock to be domesticated more than 10,000 years ago for their meat, milk, skin, and fiber. They were introduced to Southern Africa by migrating nations from Central Africa to the south. Due to local adaptation to the different agro-ecological zones and selection, indigenous goats are identified as ecotypes within the indigenous veld goat breed. Their ability to thrive in a resource-limited production system and in challenging environmental conditions makes them valuable animal resources for small-scale and emerging farmers. They play important roles in household agriculture and cultural activities as well as in poverty alleviation. Studies have described the phenotypic and genetic variations in indigenous goats, targeting the major goat-producing regions and the breeds of South Africa. In turn, information is restricted to certain breeds and regions, and the experimental design is often not adequate to inform the conservation status and priorities in changing environments. Advances in genomics technologies have availed more opportunities for the assessment of the biodiversity, demographic histories, and detection regions associated with local adaptation. These technologies are essential for breeding and conservation strategies for sustainable production for food security. This review focuses on the status of indigenous goats in South Africa and the application of genomics technologies for characterization, with emphasis on prioritization for conservation and sustainable utilization.
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