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Imputation of genotypes in Danish purebred and two-way crossbred pigs using low-density panels.
Genetics, selection, evolution : GSE - 30 Jun 2015
Xiang Tao, Ma Peipei, Ostersen Tage, Legarra Andres, Christensen Ole F
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BACKGROUND: Genotype imputation is commonly used as an initial step in genomic selection since the accuracy of genomic selection does not decline if accurately imputed genotypes are used instead of actual genotypes but for a lower cost. Performance of imputation has rarely been investigated in crossbred animals and, in particular, in pigs. The extent and pattern of linkage disequilibrium differ in crossbred...
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