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Karacabey Merinos, also known as Turkish Merinos, is a sheep breed developed in Türkiye for both meat and wool production. Breeding efforts began in 1933 as part of a project initiated to meet the high-quality wool needs of Türkiye’s textile industry. In 1935, German Meat Merino rams were introduced to the Karacabey State Farm in Bursa and crossed with local Kıvırcık ewes. The backcrossing method was employed, and the breed type was stabilized after the fifth backcross. The resulting Karacabey M

Simmental cattle are a dual-purpose breed originating from Switzerland and are widely raised across the world. Due to their high milk and meat yield, resistance to diseases, and adaptability to various environmental conditions, they are also preferred by livestock farmers in Türkiye. Genetic Characteristics The genetic structure of Simmental cattle plays a significant role in determining productive traits such as milk and meat yield. The POU1F1 (Pit-1) gene has been associated with milk producti