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A whole genome scan for quantitative trait loci for leg weakness and its related traits in a large F2 intercross population between White Duroc and Erhualian.
Journal of animal science - 1 May 2009
Guo Y M, Ai H S, Ren J, Wang G J, Wen Y, Mao H R, Lan L T, Ma J W, Brenig B, Rothschild M F, Haley C S, Huang L S
Abstract excerpt
To detect QTL for leg weakness and its related traits in pigs, a total of 1,484 F(2) pigs were recorded for leg (at 76 and 213 d) and gait scores (at 153 and 223 d) in a White Duroc x Erhualian intercross. The length and weight of the biceps brachii muscle were measured after slaughter at 240 d. A genome scan was performed with 183 microsatellite markers in the population. A total of 42 QTL were detected,...
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