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Quantitative trait loci for chemical body composition traits in pigs and their positional associations with body tissues, growth and feed intake.
Animal genetics - 1 Apr 2008
Duthie C, Simm G, Doeschl-Wilson A, Kalm E, Knap P W, Roehe R
Abstract excerpt
In this study, quantitative trait loci (QTL) for chemical and physical body composition, growth and feed intake in pigs were identified in a three-generation full-sib population, developed by crossing Pietrain sires with a commercial dam line. Phenotypic data from 315 F(2) animals were available for protein and lipid deposition measured in live animals by the deuterium dilution technique at 30-, 60-, 90-, 120-...
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