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SNP discovery in genes affecting leg health traits in pigs.
Developments in biologicals - 1 Jan 2008
Onteru S K, Fan B, Mote B, Serenius T, Nikkilae M, Stalder K J, Rothschild M F
Abstract excerpt
Sow reproductive life is influenced by lameness issues. It has been reported that up to 44 percent of sows have locomotive problems. To date, few genome scans or association studies have been conducted to look at genes controlling lameness and other gait traits. In addition to health problems associated with leg and bone disorders, the pig has been suggested to be a good model for human bone disorders. Hence, the...
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