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Genomic analysis of genetic markers associated with inherited cardiomyopathy (round heart disease) in the turkey (Meleagris gallopavo).
Animal genetics - 1 Jun 2007
Reed K M, Mendoza K M, Hu G R, Sullivan L R, Grace M W, Chaves L D, Kooyman D L
Abstract excerpt
In turkeys, spontaneous cardiomyopathy or round heart (RH) disease is characterised by dilated ventricles and cardiac muscle hypertrophy. Although the aetiology of RH is still unknown, the disease can have a significant economic impact on turkey producers. In an initial attempt to identify genomi...
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