Mitochondrial DNA analysis of Awassi-Iq (Ovies aries) sheep breeds from Nineveh Provinces, Iraq.

In Iraq, Awassi is the most widespread sheep breed on non-European origin. The adapt to a wide range of environmental conditions. Sheep farming, mainly breed, represents an essential economic activity Iraq; however, so far, only very few genetic data exist this breed. present study was performed in Biology Department, University Zakho. Thirty two Blood samples were obtained from Awassi-Iq (Ovis aries) three farms located Nineveh province, Iraq. Genomic DNA extraction using Extraction kit, Jena Bioscience GmbH (Germany). Specific marker (GenBank: NC001942) amplifying 550 bps fragments mitochondrial DNA. PCR products separated by electrophoresis 1.5% agarose gel, visualized staining with RedSafe dye, and photographed. Ten sequenced compared sequences other countries available NCB1.The main results indicate Awassi- 1q Aries) share similarity both Chines Tibetan breed(Linzhou) ; Iranian (91.37%) respectively, Iraqi breeds Hamdani Nima (91.62%) respectively Ovis aries AKK- 46 Turkey (92.35%). However, shown be monophyletic, out group diverged earlier than related (Turkey, Iran, China). This highlights importance Mitochondrial analysis breeds.