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Relation between Ava I polymorphism within the estrogen receptor gene (ESR) and meatiness in Polish Large White boars.
Journal of applied genetics - 1 Jan 2003
Kamiński Stanisław, Ruść Anna, Brym Paweł
Abstract excerpt
It is currently debated whether identification of ESR (estrogen receptor) genotypes should be introduced into breeding programs of Large White pigs. The aim of this study was to evaluate the possible relations between ESR/Ava I polymorphism and carcass performance traits in Polish Large White boars. We examined 103 boars originating from one herd in NE Poland. ESR/Ava I genotypes were determined by the PCR-RFLP...
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