Complete mitochondrial genome of Trinket cattle, a Danish colonial leftover

Abstract

Trinket cattle were introduced to Trinket Island of Nicobar archipelago by Danish people during their early colonization period. These cattle became feral in nature after Great Sumatra earthquake and Indian Ocean Tsunami since 26 December 2004. Negligence has brought the cattle on the brink of extinction. In the present study, we document the complete mitochondrial genome sequence of Trinket Cattle. The mitogenome contains 37 genes including 13 protein-coding genes, 22 tRNAs, and two ribosomal RNA genes. In addition, a control region (D-loop) was also present. Phylogenetic analysis showed that Trinket Cattle belongs to Bos indicus group. The results of the study will be helpful for formulating of conservation strategy of the highly endangered breed.

Keywords

• trinket cattle
• mitogenome
• bos indicus