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Genetic Mapping and Diversity of Indigenous and Exotic Rabbits: Adaptive and Conservation Strategies.

Marwa M Ahmed, Shaymaa M Abousaad, Soha S Abdel-Magid, Shoukry M El-Tantawi, Hatem M Ali, Essam A El-Gendy, Nour A Abouzeid, Lin Yang, Kaliyah Hayes, Mackenzie Skye Hamilton and 2 more

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Marwa M AhmedDepartment of Animal Production, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza 12622, Egypt.
Shaymaa M AbousaadDepartment of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Environmental Science, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro, NC 27411, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-4344-9217
Soha S Abdel-MagidDepartment of Animal Production, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza 12622, Egypt.
Shoukry M El-TantawiDepartment of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt.
Hatem M AliDepartment of Animal Production, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza 12622, Egypt.
Essam A El-GendyDepartment of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt.
Nour A AbouzeidDepartment of Biology, College of Arts and Sciences, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC 27412, USA.
Lin YangDepartment of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Environmental Science, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro, NC 27411, USA.
Kaliyah HayesDepartment of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Environmental Science, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro, NC 27411, USA.
Mackenzie Skye HamiltonDepartment of Biological Sciences, College of Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA.
Ayman M AbouzeidDepartment of Agribusiness, Applied Economics and Agriscience Education, College of Agriculture and Environmental Science, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro, NC 27411, USA.
Yongjie WangDepartment of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Environmental Science, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro, NC 27411, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-6479-8902

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Abstract

backgroundClimate change threatens global food security, highlighting the need for adaptive traits in livestock to ensure sustainable production. Rabbits, known for their unique adaptability, require the preservation of genetic diversity to maintain resilience. The decline in genetic specificity among indigenous breeds underscores the urgency of conservation efforts to protect these critical resources.

objectivesThis study investigates the genetic structure and diversity of indigenous rabbit populations, emphasizing genetic mapping as essential for sustaining adaptability. The findings aim to guide breeding programs that enhance biodiversity and support agricultural resilience. MATERIALS AND

methodsThis study analyzed both native and exotic rabbit breeds. Native breeds included Black Baladi (BB), White Baladi (WB), Red Baladi (RB), and Jabali (JAB), while exotic breeds included New Zealand White (NZW), American Rex (AR), and Chinchilla (CH). Fourteen microsatellite loci were genotyped in 526 rabbits across all breeds.

resultsA total of 467 alleles were identified, with an overall mean of 5.03. The expected heterozygote frequencies were medium to high. Polymorphism was high in BB, JAB, and NZW, and medium in WB, RB, AR, and CH. F

conclusionsUrgent conservation strategies are essential to preserve native rabbit genetic diversity and unique traits, which are vital for sustaining biodiversity and livestock resilience globally.

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Chromosome MappingGenetic VariationAnimalsBreedingConservation of Natural ResourcesGenotypeMicrosatellite RepeatsRabbitsconservationgenetic diversitymicrosatellitesphylogeneticspolymorphism

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