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Identification of SNPs in growth-related genes in Colombian creole cattle.
Genetics and molecular research : GMR - 19 Sept 2016
Martinez R, Rocha J F, Bejarano D, Gomez Y, Abuabara Y, Gallego J
Abstract excerpt
Colombian creole cattle have important adaptation traits related to heat tolerance and reproductive and productive efficiency. Romosinuano (ROMO) and Blanco Orejinegro (BON) are the most common breeds used by Colombian cattle breeders. Growth traits are of prime importance in these animals, which are mainly raised for beef production. Genes encoding growth hormone, growth hormone receptor, homeobox protein,...
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