Further evidence for a silent allele in the transferrin locus of the horse.

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2052.1990.tb01987.x

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Further evidence for a silent allele in the transferrin locus of the horse.

Animal genetics - 1 Jan 1990

Schmid D O, Ek N, Braend M

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A silent allele in the transferrin locus (Tf) was observed in a Thoroughbred mare and in five of her offspring from three different matings. Evidence for the silent allele was obtained by quantitative immunodiffusion studies.

Topics

Alleles
Animals
Female
Horses
Male
Transferrin

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