Inbreeding of dogs can lead to blindness, deafness, and genetic diseases. Learn how it impacts generations of dogs and what ...

Explore the ethical debate surrounding zoos, their role in conservation, and the impact on captive animals' well-being.

The genetic basis of inbreeding depression and of the related phenomenon, heterosis, has been a puzzle for many decades. Based on recent studies in many species, the authors argue that both ...

Inbreeding of dogs can lead to blindness, deafness, and genetic diseases. Learn how it impacts generations of dogs and what ethical breeders do to prevent it.

Looking at inbreeding in the population of Holstein cattle was the focus of a recent webinar by Iowa State University dairy extension and outreach. John Cole from the Council of Dairy Cattle Breeding ...

A new study in Science uses ancient and modern DNA to tell the Qimmeq’s story. It’s a story not just about dogs, but also ...

Inbreeding levels in Holsteins is accelerating, particularly over the past 7 years.

One conservation idea gaining traction is the creation of a wildlife corridor linking IIT Madras to nearby habitats such as ...

Background: Inbreeding and genetic diversity are critical factors influencing the adaptability, productivity, and sustainability of livestock populations. Teha sheep, a crossbred line between Texel ...

Throughout their long history, Qimmit have remained working dogs–still almost exclusively bred by mushers to pull sleds for ...

Centuries-old DNA has confirmed that Greenland ’s sledge dog Qimmit is the oldest yet known domesticated dog breed, a ...