Evol Appl January 2019 PMID 30622640

Domestication of cattle: Two or three events?

Daniel Pitt, Natalia Sevane, Ezequiel L Nicolazzi, David E MacHugh, Stephen D E Park, Licia Colli, Rodrigo Martinez, Michael W Bruford, Pablo Orozco-terWengel

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The consensus in the discussions reflects a positive view of the article's insights, such as references to the Indus Valley as a key domestication site and the link between cattle domestication and technological innovations like the transport wheel. The tone is predominantly informative and celebratory of human innovation, which contributes to the overall moderate agreement and interest levels.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the article's argument about multiple domestication events, particularly emphasizing the role of the Indus Valley in early cattle domestication.

InterestHigh interest

The topic of cattle domestication and its connection to human history sparks high interest, especially with references to cultural and technological developments.

EngagementModerate engagement

Conversations include specific details like the use of bulls for transportation and dairying, showing moderate engagement with the content rather than superficial comments.

ImpactModerate impact

While the discussions highlight historical and cultural significance, they do not suggest a widespread impact on current practices or debates.

Abstract in brief

Cattle were domesticated in multiple events, mainly in the Indus Valley and Fertile Crescent, leading to two main species: taurine and indicine, with possible additional domestication in Egypt.
Genetic analyses of a large dataset show that domestication likely occurred in two major events, and the genetic diversity in African taurine cattle may result from hybridization with local wild aurochs after initial domestication.
The study suggests there has been recent gene flow between taurine cattle in Europe and indicine cattle in Asia, and further research is needed to fully understand the complex migration and interaction patterns influenced by human activities.

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