Phenotypic variability and population structure analysis of Tanzanian free-range local chickens

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dc.contributor.authorMushi, James R
dc.contributor.authorChiwanga, Gaspar H
dc.contributor.authorAmuzu-Aweh, Esinam N
dc.contributor.authorWalugembe, Muhammed
dc.contributor.authorMax, Robert A
dc.contributor.authorLamont, Susan J
dc.contributor.authorKelly, Terra R
dc.contributor.authorMollel, Esther L
dc.contributor.authorMsoffe, Peter L
dc.contributor.authorDekkers, Jack
dc.contributor.authorGallardo, Rodrigo
dc.contributor.authorZhou, Huaijun
dc.contributor.authorMuhairwa, Amandus P
dc.date.accessioned2023-08-23T08:47:39Z
dc.date.available2023-08-23T08:47:39Z
dc.date.issued2020
dc.descriptionJournal articleen_US
dc.description.abstractBackground: Free-range local chickens (FRLC) farming is an important activity in Tanzania, however, they have not been well-characterized. This study aimed to phenotypically characterize three Tanzanian FRLCs and to determine their population structure. A total of 389 mature breeder chickens (324 females and 65 males) from three popular Tanzanian FRLC ecotypes (Kuchi, Morogoro-medium and Ching’wekwe) were used for the phenotypic characterization. Progenies of these chickens were utilized to assess population structure. The ecotypes were collected from four geographical zones across Tanzania: Lake, Central, Northern and Coastal zones. Body weights and linear measurements were obtained from the mature breeders, including body, neck, shanks, wingspan, chest girth, and shank girth. Descriptive statistics were utilized to characterize the chickens. Correlations between the linear measurements and differences among the means of measured linear traits between ecotypes and between sexes were assessed. A total of 1399 progeny chicks were genotyped using a chicken 600 K high density single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) panel for determination of population structure. Results: The means for most traits were significantly higher in Kuchi relative to Ching’wekwe and Morogoro- medium. However, shank length and shank girth were similar between Kuchi and Morogoro-medium females. All traits were correlated with the exception of shank girth in Morogoro-medium. Admixture analyses revealed that Morogoro-medium and Ching’wekwe clustered together as one population, separate from Kuchi. Conclusions: Phenotypic traits could be used to characterize FRLCs, however, there were variations in traits among individuals within ecotypes; therefore, complementary genomic methods should be considered to improve the characterization for selective breeding.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://www.suaire.sua.ac.tz/handle/123456789/5662
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherBMC Veterinary Researchen_US
dc.subjectFree-range local chickensen_US
dc.subjectPhenotypic diversityen_US
dc.subjectGenetic diversityen_US
dc.subjectPopulation structureen_US
dc.titlePhenotypic variability and population structure analysis of Tanzanian free-range local chickensen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
dc.urlhttps://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-020-02541-xen_US

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