Landmark Study Finds Industrial Chicken Breeds Seriously Lack Genetic Diversity

(PhysOrg.com) -- Commercial chicken breeds used to produce meat and eggs around the world have lost at least half of the genetic diversity once present among their ancestors, according to a study conducted by an international team of researchers that includes a UC Davis animal scientist.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news154287494.html">Landmark Study Finds Industrial Chicken Breeds Seriously Lack Genetic Diversity</a></p> <p>(PhysOrg.com) -- Commercial chicken breeds used to produce meat and eggs around the world have lost at least half of the genetic diversity once present among their ancestors, according to a study conducted by an international team of researchers that includes a UC Davis animal scientist.</p>