Microsatellite-based genetic characterization of the indigenous Katjang goat in Peninsular Malaysia

• Main Authors: Mohd Adhan, Ernie Muneerah, Md Tamrin, Nur Aida, Salisi, Mohd Shahrom, Zulkifly, Shahrizim, Ghazali, Siti Shaidatul Maisarah, Temuli, Jackson Jenun, Rosali, Mohd Hifzan, Nazari, Shariffah, Wan Nik, Wan Mohd Kamil, Kamalludin, Mamat Hamidi
• Format: Article
• Published: MDPI 2021
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/94186/; https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/5/1328

The Katjang goat is the only indigenous domestic goat breed in Malaysia. Following a national baseline survey from 2001 to 2002, this breed was reported to the FAO as being at risk of extinction. In this study, 36 microsatellite markers were screened, and 25 polymorphic markers were used to analyze...