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Association between melatonin receptor 1A (MTNR1A) gene polymorphism and the reproductive performance of Mediterranean Italian buffaloes.
Reproduction, fertility, and development - 1 Jan 2012
Luridiana S, Mura M C, Pazzola M, Paludo M, Cosso G, Dettori M L, Bua S, Vacca G M, Carcangiu V
Abstract excerpt
A melatonin receptor 1A (MTNR1A) gene polymorphism in adult buffaloes has been reported to affect reproductive seasonality. Consequently, the aim of the present study was to assess whether this polymorphism can affect age at first conception and the interval between first and second calving in Mediterranean Italian buffaloes. The allelic frequency of the C and T alleles was 0.44 and 0.56, respectively, whereas...
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