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Analysis of a slow-growing line reveals wide genetic variability of carcass and meat quality-related traits.
BMC genetics - 23 Oct 2012
Chabault Marie, Baéza Elisabeth, Gigaud Vérane, Chartrin Pascal, Chapuis Hervé, Boulay Maryse, Arnould Cécile, D'Abbadie François, Berri Cécile, Le Bihan-Duval Elisabeth
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BACKGROUND: Slow-growing lines are widely used in France for the production of high quality free-range chickens. While such production is mainly dedicated to the whole carcass market, new prospects are opening up for the development of cuts and processed products. Whether the body composition and meat quality of slow-growing birds can be improved by selection has thus become an important issue. The genetic...
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