We find:
🐐 Severe & prolonged bottlenecks in Iberian goats (~205 Ne)
🐑 Bottleneck but higher connectivity in sheep, suggesting more frequent exchange
🧬 Reduced genetic diversity & increased ROH in Iberian livestock
🌊 IBD patterns consistent with coastal cabotage
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Mediterranean dispersal imposed bottlenecks in Neolithic sheep and goats
The Neolithic period in western Eurasia involved major dispersal events, including the translocation of livestock into Europe. These domestic animal translocations likely featured founder effects, fun...