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Genetic background and phenotypic characterization over two farrowings of leg conformation defects in Landrace and Large White sows.
Journal of animal science - 1 May 2009
de Sevilla X Fernàndez, Fàbrega E, Tibau J, Casellas J
Abstract excerpt
A Bayesian threshold animal model was applied to evaluate the prevalence over 2 farrowings and genetic background of overall leg conformation score and the presence or absence of 6 specific leg defects (abnormal hoof growth, splay footed, plantigradism, straight pasterns, sickle-hocked legs, and...
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