Use of high density single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) arrays to assess genetic diversity and population structure of dairy cattle in smallholder dairy systems: The case of Girinka Programme in Rwanda

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Chagunda, M.G.G., Mujibi, F.D.N., Dusingizimana, T., Kamana, O., Cheruiyot, E. and Mwai, O.A. 2018. Use of high density single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) arrays to assess genetic diversity and population structure of dairy cattle in smallholder dairy systems: The case of Girinka Programme in Rwanda. Frontiers in Genetics 9:438.

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