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Selection signature analysis reveals genes associated with tail type in Chinese indigenous sheep.
Animal genetics - 1 Feb 2017
Yuan Z, Liu E, Liu Z, Kijas J W, Zhu C, Hu S, Ma X, Zhang L, Du L, Wang H, Wei C
Abstract excerpt
Fat-tailed sheep have commercial value because consumers prefer high-protein and low-fat food and producers care about feed conversion rate. However, fat-tailed sheep still have some scientific significance, as the fat tail is commonly regarded as a characteristic of environmental adaptability. Finding the candidate genes associated with fat tail formation is essential for breeding and conservation. To identify...
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