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An intervention study demonstrates effects of MC4R genotype on boar taint and performances of growing-finishing pigs.
Journal of animal science - 1 Mar 2015
Van den Broeke A, Aluwé M, Tuyttens F A M, Ampe B, Vanhaecke L, Wauters J, Janssens S, Coussé A, Buys N, Millet S
Abstract excerpt
The Asp298Asn polymorphism of the melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) in pigs is known to affect economically important traits such as growth rate and backfat thickness. We have assessed the possible use of this polymorphism as a molecular marker to perform genetic selection toward lower boar taint levels without compromising growth performance and carcass and meat quality in commercial boars and gilts. Homozygous...
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