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ArticleBMC genomics2026

The Baladi cattle are a genetic sieve for indicine and African-taurine genomic loci with positive effects on adaptation to harsh Mediterranean environments.

Ariel Shabtay, Morris Soller, Johann Sölkner, Gábor Mészáros, Tad Sonstegard, Emel O Ünal, Heather J Huson, Yuri Utsunomiya, Rotem Agmon, Miri Cohen-Zinder and 4 more

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Ariel ShabtaySustainable Ruminant Production Lab, Newe Ya'ar Research Center, Agricultural Research Organization, Volcani Institute, Ramat Yishay, 30095, Israel. shabtay@volcani.agri.gov.il.
Morris SollerHebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel.
Johann SölknerUniversität Für Bodenkultur Wien, Vienna, Austria.
Gábor MészárosUniversität Für Bodenkultur Wien, Vienna, Austria.
Tad SonstegardAcceligen, New Brighton, MN, USA.
Emel O ÜnalDepartment of Animal Science, Agriculture Faculty, Namık Kemal University, Tekirdag, Turkey.
Heather J HusonAnimal Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA.
Yuri UtsunomiyaAnimal Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, São Paulo State University (UNESP - Brazil), Araçatuba, SP, Brazil.
Rotem AgmonSustainable Ruminant Production Lab, Newe Ya'ar Research Center, Agricultural Research Organization, Volcani Institute, Ramat Yishay, 30095, Israel.
Miri Cohen-ZinderSustainable Ruminant Production Lab, Newe Ya'ar Research Center, Agricultural Research Organization, Volcani Institute, Ramat Yishay, 30095, Israel.
Alessandro BagnatoUniversità Degli Studi Di Milano (UNIMI), Milan, Italy.
Carlotta FerrariUniversità Degli Studi Di Milano (UNIMI), Milan, Italy.
Maria G StrillacciUniversità Degli Studi Di Milano (UNIMI), Milan, Italy.
Ehud LipkinHebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel. ehud.lipkin@mail.huji.ac.il.

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Israel Science Foundation 1624/12
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Abstract

backgroundThe Mediterranean indigenous Baladi cattle is known for its exceptional adaptability to harsh environment, making it a prime candidate for sustainable grazing systems amid global climate change. This study investigates the ancestors of the Baladi genome, genomic regions under selection, and adaptation mechanisms of Baladi cattle.

resultsA unique balanced global admixture of taurine and indicine genomes was found, composed of indicine, European taurine and African taurine ancestors. A total of 103 chromosomal regions with significant local deviation were found, taken as selection signatures. A clear tendency of selection for the indicine and African taurine ancestors at the expense of European taurine was observed. Bioinformatics analysis of the selection signature regions revealed genes candidates by location and function to affect Baladi adaptive selection.

conclusionsThe Baladi genome is a unique rich mosaic of three domesticated bovine sub-specie lineages. Thus, the Baladi cattle is a mixture already sieved for adaptation to the harsh Mediterranean climate. These findings emphasize the urgent need for conservation efforts to preserve the genetic diversity and adaptive traits of this valuable, endangered breed.

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Adaptation, PhysiologicalGenomeGenomicsAnimalsCattleGenetic VariationMediterranean RegionSelection, GeneticAdaptationAdmixtureBaladiCattleDomestication

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PMID42092768
PMCPMC13430868

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