Tracing the history of cattle genetics: In many ways, the history of cattle genetics mirrors human history, Decker said. In the case of African cattle, anthropologists and geneticists used to suspect that domesticated African cattle were native to the continent, when in fact, they were brought by migrating peoples thousands of years ago. By better understanding the history of the animals we domesticate, we can better understand ourselves. Now that we have this more complete genetic history of cattle worldwide, we can better understand the diversity of the species, Decker said. By understanding the variations present, we can improve cattle for agricultural purposes, whether that is through breeding more disease-resistant animals or finding ways to increase dairy or beef production. sciencedaily/releases/2014/03/140328121025.htm
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