The present study aimed to characterize two indigenous goat populations of Assam, namely the black-coated goats and brown-coated goats, and to evaluate their production and reproductive potential for sustainable breeding and conservation. Methods: A field survey was conducted acr...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i94315
Pig farming is an important livelihood source in Northeast India, but productivity is limited by the availability of improved and well-adapted breeds. The HD-K75 pig, developed under ICAR-AICRP, combines high growth potential with local adaptability. However, growth performance i...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i63991
The Open Nucleus Breeding System (ONBS) is a genetic improvement strategy that integrates elite breeding stock within a nucleus herd and facilitates two-way gene flow with base populations, thereby enhancing genetic gain while maintaining diversity. It differs from Closed Nucleus...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i83433
The study of chromosomes has revolutionized livestock improvement, particularly through the application of banding techniques. These techniques have enabled geneticists to identify chromosomal abnormalities, assess genetic diversity, and enhance selective breeding programs. Bandi...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i42982
Artificial intelligence has become one of the most consequential methodological developments in contemporary genomics because it offers ways to learn complex biological patterns from genome sequences, population-scale variation catalogues, functional genomic assays, single-cell p...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i54183
Assam, a state of north eastern India, treasures in its lap an indigenous germplasm of geese which are distributed throughout Assam. It can be regarded as a unique bio diversity of North Eastern India. Geese eggs are large in size and nutrient dense. It is a known fact that the e...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i73331