Status quo of genetic improvement in local goats: a review

Abstract

Abstract. This review aims to summarize and synthesize the fragmented information available on the genetic improvement of local goats (criollo, indigenous, native) on the American and other continents, where populations with these goats have an important role in food security and the economy of rural communities, as well as in conservation of biodiversity and productivity improvement. Topics such as the current state of goat production globally, conservation programs, resistance to parasites and diseases, use of phenotypical characteristics and genomic information, and molecular markers for genetic improvement are addressed. The main challenges, opportunities, and limitations described in recent literature concerning local goats in the immediate future are discussed.

Relationship between Vaccine Application and Climate Factors in Sheep and Goat Farms in Greece

“…: 22.6% of all herds; Skopelos: 2.5%; and indigenous Capra prisca: 25.6%) [24]. In general, indigenous breeds of sheep and goats are considered to be less susceptible to disease threats than many mainstream, high-production breeds [25,26], and relevant findings have also been reported regarding Greek breeds [27,28]. Moreover, indigenous breeds of sheep and goats are considered to be more tolerant to adverse weather conditions; previous studies have reported genetic differences in adaptation to temperature stress and, thus, resilience to extreme temperatures [29,30], which are mediated through a complex network of genes [31,32].…”