Conceptual framework
Animal selection and sample collection
- Ideally, 50% of the total samples would be from swamp-type and 50% from river-type, with conservation breeds included.
- Target total number of samples would be 1000 water buffaloes across the world.
- Minimum of 30 samples from each contributor (can be less for conservation breeds).
- Sample collection (blood, tissue or semen), DNA extraction and shipping of samples will potentially be at the collaborator’s own expense.
Data storage and analysis
- We are partnering with Oracle Australia to implement cloud storage and analysis. A dedicated SNP calling pipeline will be implemented.
Reference genome
- We have assembled the reference genome for swamp buffalo PCC_UOA_SB_1v2.For the river-type, UOA_WB_1. There are other water buffalo assemblies that we can explore too. See Data for the available genome assemblies.
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