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Whole genome scan in chickens for quantitative trait loci affecting growth and feed efficiency.
Poultry science - 1 Jan 1999
van Kaam J B, Groenen M A, Bovenhuis H, Veenendaal A, Vereijken A L, van Arendonk J A
Abstract excerpt
A feed efficiency experiment was conducted in a population consisting of progeny from 10 full sib families of a cross between two broiler lines. Microsatellite genotypes were determined on Generation (G) 1 and 2. In G3, BW at 23 and 48 d and feed intake were measured and were used to calculate growth between 23 and 48 d, feed intake adjusted for BW, and feed efficiency. Average adjusted progeny trait values were...
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