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Short communication: the unusual genetic trend of αS1-casein in Alpine and Saanen breeds.
Journal of dairy science - 1 Dec 2014
Frattini S, Nicoloso L, Coizet B, Chessa S, Rapetti L, Pagnacco G, Crepaldi P
Abstract excerpt
Genetic variation at the αS1-casein locus (CSN1S1) is recognized as being crucial in the selection of dairy goats for cheese yield. At this locus, the existence of alleles that have strong, intermediate, weak, and null favorable effects on cheese yield and curd firmness is well known. Selection for alleles that have a strong favorable effect has been deliberately carried out, especially in France. In fact, the...
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