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Genetic variants affecting meat and milk production traits appear to have effects on reproduction traits in cattle.
Animal genetics - 1 Aug 2012
Collis E, Fortes M R S, Zhang Y, Tier B, Schutt K, Barendse W, Hawken R
Abstract excerpt
Polymorphisms located in the genes ABCG2, DGAT1, LEP, PRLR, RORC, CAPN1 and CAST previously have been associated with milk or meat production traits. In this study, these polymorphisms were examined for significant effects on reproductive traits [age at puberty (AGECL), post-partum anoestrus interval (PPAI) and the ability ovulate prior to weaning (PW)] and on a panel of correlated traits such as weight, growth...
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