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Evaluation of SPATA1-associated markers for stallion fertility.
Animal genetics - 1 Aug 2009
Giesecke K, Hamann H, Stock K F, Woehlke A, Sieme H, Distl O
Abstract excerpt
Stallion fertility is an economically important trait because the use of artificial insemination is increasing in the horse industry and superior sires are used more intensely. Molecular genetic markers may be useful as early indicators for a stallion's fertility and genetic improvement programmes. The testis-specific SPATA1 protein is involved in shaping the sperm head during spermatogenesis. Thus, the...
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