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Ovarian characteristics in sheep with multiple fecundity genes.
Reproduction (Cambridge, England) - 1 Feb 2017
McNatty Kenneth P, Heath Derek A, Clark Zaramasina, Reader Karen, Juengel Jennifer L, Pitman Janet L
Abstract excerpt
Ewes heterozygous for combinations of the Inverdale (FecXI; I+), Booroola (FecB; B+) and Woodlands (FecX2W; W+) mutations have ovulation rates higher than each mutation separately. The aims of the experiments described herein were to examine the ovarian phenotypes in I+B+ and I+B+W+ ewes and to compare these with the appropriate ++ (controls), I+ and BB animals available for this study. The mean ± s.e.m....
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