192. Genetic diversity and population structure of Slovenian local breed Drežnica goat

Editorial: Environmental and genomic strategies for conservation and selection in small ruminants

“…This factor is particularly relevant in those breeds that are called "indigenous, " archetypal of the sheep and goat that spread and arrived at every corner of the World. In fact, local breeds are able to survive in a variety of environments, where harsh conditions are the rule, developing specific traits and retaining specific genetic variants (5). Preserving the genetic variability and specific alleles associated with resilience, environmental adaptation and disease resistance is critical for maintaining both genetic health and sustainability of animal genetic resources (AnGR) (6).…”