Article
[Genomic methods for identification of traits and inherited disorders in farm animals].
DTW. Deutsche tierarztliche Wochenschrift - 1 Jan 2002
Neuenschwander S, Vögeli P, Hasan L, Kratzsch A, Meijerink E, Pliska V, Stranzinger G
Abstract excerpt
In this review we demonstrate the interaction of the blueprint of an individual (the genome, genomic DNA), its phenotype and the environment. The phenotype consists of quantitative (e.g. growth, milk yield) or functional characteristics e.g. fitness, longevity, fertility and disease resistance. The latter characteristics influence the welfare of an animal substantially. As only the genetically determined part of...
Topics
- Alleles
- Animal Diseases
- Animal Welfare
- Animals
- Animals, Domestic
- Breeding
- Environment
- Genome
- Genotype
- Longevity
- Phenotype
