Large-scale association study for structural soundness and leg locomotion traits in the pig.

Autor: Bin Fan, Suneel Onteru, Benny Mote, Timo Serenius, Kenneth Stalder, Max Rothschild
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Zdroj: Genetics Selection Evolution; Jan2009, Vol. 41 Issue 1, p14-14, 1p
Abstrakt: Identification and culling of replacement gilts with poor skeletal conformation and feet and leg (FL) unsoundness is an approach used to reduce sow culling and mortality rates in breeding stock. Few candidate genes related to soundness traits have been identified in the pig. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze: Complementary Index