
30/09/2025
🐐 Just published in Veterinary Sciences
Researchers conducted a genome-wide association study (GWAS) combined with haplotype analysis to identify the genetic basis of growth traits in Inner Mongolian cashmere goats (Erlangshan type).
They discovered 284 SNPs, eight candidate genes (including TGFB2, BAG3, and ZEB2), and 16 significant haplotype combinations linked to traits like body size and weight. These findings could improve genetic selection strategies and boost the economic value of cashmere goat breeding.
📖 Read the open-access study here: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/11/9/428