Genetic diversity and phylogenetic relationships of endangered Grey Steppe and Pinzgau cattle breeds

Abstract

This study aims to augment the existing body of literature concerning the genetic diversity and phylogeny of the Romanian Grey Steppe and Pinzgau cattle. The results of this research show that these two breeds belong to the wild ancestor Bos taurus primigenius, an important aspect for genetic conservation programs. Revised citations from the literature pertaining to endangered cattle breeds in Romania, including the Grey Steppe and Pinzgau, corroborate the presence of a reservoir of valuable genes within these breeds.