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Quantitative trait loci affecting eggshell traits in an F(2) population.
Animal genetics - 1 Jun 2011
Tuiskula-Haavisto M, Honkatukia M, Preisinger R, Schmutz M, de Koning D J, Wei W H, Vilkki J
Abstract excerpt
Good eggshell quality is important for both table egg quality and chicken reproductive performance. Weak eggshells cause economic losses in all production steps. Poor eggshell quality also poses increased risk for Salmonella infections. Eggshell quality has been a difficult trait to improve by traditional breeding, as it can be measured only for females and it is difficult and expensive to measure. Breeding for...
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