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Comparison of Vietnamese and European pig breeds using microsatellites.
Journal of animal science - 1 Oct 2006
Thuy N T D, Melchinger-Wild E, Kuss A W, Cuong N V, Bartenschlager H, Geldermann H
Abstract excerpt
This study characterized autochthonous pig breeds of Vietnam and compared them with breeds from other regions. A total of 343 animals were considered from 5 indigenous pig breeds of Vietnam (Muong Khuong, Co, Meo, Tap Na, and Mong Cai), 2 exotic breeds kept in Vietnam (Landrace and Yorkshire), 3 European commercial breeds (German Land-race, Piétrain, and Large White), the Chinese breed Meishan, and the European...
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