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Genome-wide association study identifies QTLs for EBV of backfat thickness and average daily gain in Duroc pigs.
Genetika - 1 Mar 2015
Long Y, Ruan G R, Su Y, Xiao S J, Zhang Z Y, Ren J, Ding N S, Huang L S
Abstract excerpt
Backfat thickness (BFT) and average daily gain (ADG) are two important economic traits in commercial swine production. Identifying QTLs and uncovering the molecular mechanism for BFT and ADG would greatly help to speed up the breeding progress. In current breeding program, EBV for these two traits are calculated and formulated a comprehensive breeding index, which then be used to improve pig performance. Using...
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