TABLE 1.
Breeds included in the study and their respective locations of origin and sampling
| Breed | Breeding goal | Land of origin | Country of sampling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angus | Beef | Scotland | USA and New Zealand |
| Brown Swiss | Dairy | Switzerland | USA |
| Charolais | Beef | France | United Kingdom |
| Guernsey | Dairy | Channel Islands | USA and United Kingdom |
| Hereford | Beef | United Kingdom | USA and New Zealand |
| Holstein | Dairy | Netherlands | USA and New Zealand |
| Jersey | Dairy | Channel Islands | USA and New Zealand |
| Limousin | Beef | France | USA and France |
| N'dama | Multiple | West Africa | Guinea |
| Norwegian Red | Dairy | Norway | Norway |
| Piedmontese | Beef | Italy | Italy |
| Red Angus | Beef | Scotland | USA and Canada |
| Romagnola | Beef | Italy | Italy |
| Sheko | Multiple | East Africa | Ethiopia |
| Brahman | Beef | USA | USA and Australia |
| Gir | Dairy | India | Brazil |
| Nelore | Beef | India | Brazil |
| Beefmaster | Beef | USA | USA |
| Santa Gertrudis | Beef | USA | USA |