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Polymorphisms in eggshell organic matrix genes are associated with eggshell quality measurements in pedigree Rhode Island Red hens.
Animal genetics - 1 Feb 2009
Dunn I C, Joseph N T, Bain M, Edmond A, Wilson P W, Milona P, Nys Y, Gautron J, Schmutz M, Preisinger R, Waddington D
Abstract excerpt
Novel and traditional eggshell quality measurements were made from up to 2000 commercial pedigree hens for a candidate gene association analysis with organic eggshell matrix genes: ovocleidin-116, osteopontin (SPP1), ovocalyxin-32 (RARRES1), ovotransferrin (LTF), ovalbumin and ovocalyxin-36, as well as key genes in the maintenance and function of the shell gland [estrogen receptor (ESR1) and carbonic anhydrase II...
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