Selected highlights from other journals: Effect on genetic diversity of inbreeding in pedigree dogs

• Autores: T. W. Lewis, B. M. Abhayaratne, S. C. Blott
• Localización: Veterinary Record, ISSN-e 2042-7670, Vol. 177, Nº. 17, 2015, págs. 441-441
• Idioma: inglés
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  • INBREEDING is widely viewed as being harmful to the wellbeing of individuals and populations, but is inevitable in closed populations with a finite number of ancestors and where there is selection, such as pedigree dog populations. It is therefore important that the rate of inbreeding is managed to sustainable levels to avoid its detrimental effects. This study analysed data concerning all 215 breeds recognised by the UK Kennel Club over the period 1980 to 2014 to ascertain the rate of loss of genetic diversity due to inbreeding....