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Exploiting whole genome sequence data to fine map and characterize candidate genes within a quantitative trait loci region affecting androstenone on porcine chromosome 5.
Animal genetics - 1 Dec 2017
van Son M, Agarwal R, Kent M P, Grove H, Grindflek E, Lien S
Abstract excerpt
Male piglets are routinely castrated to eliminate boar taint. However, this treatment is undesirable, and alternative approaches, including genetic strategies to reduce boar taint, are demanded. Androstenone is one of the causative agents of boar taint, and a QTL region affecting this pheromone has previously been reported on SSC5: 22.6-24.8 Mb in Duroc. The QTL region is one of the few reported for androstenone...
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