Bos taurus breed:Yanbian cattle Genome sequencing
Yanbian cattle are a native cattle breed originating from the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in Jilin Province, northeastern China. Developed over centuries through natural and artificial selection under cold climatic conditions, this breed is highly adapted to harsh environments, including low temperatures, rugged terrain, and sparse forage. Here, we presented a high-quality chromosome-level genome assembly for Yanbian cattle generated through the integration of multi-platform sequencing technologies. The assembly utilized PacBio HiFi long-read sequencing, Hi-C chromatin interaction data and RNA-seq data from eight tissues. This high-quality Yanbian cattle genome provided valuable insights into bovine genome architecture and served as an essential resource for future genetic studies in cattle breeding and evolutionary biology. It also laid an important foundation for the protection of local breed resources and the analysis of genetic characteristics of Yanbian cattle.