Genetic quality of the Miyaluo captive forest musk deer (Moschus berezovskii) population as assessed by microsatellite loci

► Assess the genetic quality of this population accurately and comprehensively. ► The genetic quality of the whole population has increased. ► Inputting individuals from another population will likely every helpful. ► There is a risk for diversity loss of this population. ► Proposed an improved management and breeding strategy.