Genomics for Camelid Biodiversity Management and Conservation
A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal Genetics and Genomics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 March 2025 | Viewed by 208
Special Issue Editors
Interests: genetic diversity; conservation; minor/rare livestock; camelids; ruminants; wildlife; endangered genetic resources; genomic selection; animal biotechnology; genome-wide association study; animal behavior; animal cognition; animal welfare; animal-assisted interventions
Interests: animal breeding; animal genetics; animal biotechnology; quantitative genetics; inbreeding; genetic diversity; meat science & technology; genomic selection; genome-wide association study; dairy science; cattle; pig
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Interests: population genetics; population genomics; conservation genetics; livestock products traceability; selection signatures; marker assisted selection; genome-wide association study; animal biotechnology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Camelidae family comprises the Bactrian camel (Camelus bactrianus), the dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius), and four species of South American camelids (llama (Lama glama), alpaca (Lama pacos), guanaco (Lama guanicoe), and vicuña (Vicugna vicugna). These species thrive in diverse and challenging environments, from arid regions to high-altitude landscapes, and are increasingly valued for their exceptional adaptive traits in global livestock production.
Understanding camelid genetics is essential for sustainable breeding practices in the current scenario, ensuring the health, welfare, and productivity of these animals amidst environmental challenges and social demands. Genomic tools enable comprehensive studies of genetic diversity, population structure, and genetic underpinnings of important traits, critical for effective management and conservation efforts in livestock scenarios.
In this Special Issue, we invite submissions of original research articles, reviews, and methodological studies aimed at advancing our understanding of existing camelid biodiversity and the genetic mechanisms underlying these species, as well as the ethical, economic, and social implications of historical and modern selection in camelid breeding and production. This knowledge will facilitate the development and implementation of tailored approaches that contribute to the sustainable and ethical advancement of the camelid industry.
Dr. Carlos Iglesias Pastrana
Prof. Dr. Juan Vicente Delgado Bermejo
Dr. Elena Ciani
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- camelids
- genetic diversity
- genomics
- population genetics
- genome-wide association study
- conservation biology
- adaptive traits
- sustainable breeding
- animal welfare
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