The genetic history of Mayotte and Madagascar cattle breeds mirrors the complex pattern of human exchanges in Western Indian Ocean
J. Magnier, T. Druet, M. Naves, M. Ouvrard, S. Raoul, J. Janelle, K. Moazami-Goudarzi, M. Lesnoff, E. Tillard, M. Gautier, L. Flori
This study traces the genetic history of cattle breeds in Mayotte and Madagascar, revealing their origins and adaptation to tropical conditions through human trade and migration patterns.
bioRxiv · Oct 8, 2021Evolutionary Biology