A Mitochondrial DNA-based Molecular Phylogenetics Study of the Mahalli Goat as a New Animal Genetic Resource in Southern Anatolia in Turkey

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Kiraz S., Koncagül S., Vural M. E., Koyun H.

INDIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL RESEARCH, vol.58, no.11, pp.1846-1853, 2024 (SCI-Expanded)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 58 Issue: 11
  • Publication Date: 2024
  • Doi Number: 10.18805/ijar.bf-1738
  • Journal Name: INDIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL RESEARCH
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CAB Abstracts, EMBASE, Veterinary Science Database
  • Page Numbers: pp.1846-1853
  • Van Yüzüncü Yıl University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

 The Karacadağ Mountains are of extinct volcanic origin and cover a large area in the triangle between Diyarbakır (Center, Nar and Ergani districts), Şanlılurfa (Siverek and Viranşehir districts) and Mardin (Derik district). Agricultural activities are limited due to the stony structure of the region; therefore, small animal husbandry is intensively practiced in the villages of the region. Mahalli goats, which are morphologically new domestic goats, are distinguished from other domestic goats by their spiral horn structure. They are not only resistant to cold weather conditions but also resistant to diseases. Therefore, present study aimed to determine the genetic diversity and phylogenetic relationships of Mahalli goats in Diyarbakır region.