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Effect of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in IGFBP2 and IGFBP3 Genes on Litter Size Traits in Berkshire Pigs.
Animal biotechnology - 1 Jan 2018
An Sang Mi, Hwang Jung Hye, Kwon Seulgi, Yu Go Eun, Park Da Hye, Kang Deok Gyeong, Kim Tae Wan, Park Hwa Chun, Ha Jeongim, Kim Chul Wook
Abstract excerpt
Litter size is among the most important traits in swine breeding. However, information on the genetics of litter size in pigs is lacking. In this study, we identified single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the insulin-like growth factor binding protein 2 and 3 (IGFBP2 and IGFBP3) genes in Berkshire pigs and analyzed their association with litter size traits. The IGFBP2 SNP was located on chromosome 15 intron 2...
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