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Prediction of breed composition in an admixed cattle population.
Animal genetics - 1 Dec 2012
Frkonja A, Gredler B, Schnyder U, Curik I, Sölkner J
Abstract excerpt
Swiss Fleckvieh was established in 1970 as a composite of Simmental (SI) and Red Holstein Friesian (RHF) cattle. Breed composition is currently reported based on pedigree information. Information on a large number of molecular markers potentially provides more accurate information. For the analysis, we used Illumina BovineSNP50 Genotyping Beadchip data for 90 pure SI, 100 pure RHF and 305 admixed bulls. The scope...
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