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Whole-genome scan reveals significant non-additive effects for sire conception rate in Holstein cattle.
BMC genetics - 27 Feb 2018
Nicolini Paula, Amorín Rocío, Han Yi, Peñagaricano Francisco
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Service sire has a considerable impact on reproductive success in dairy cattle. Most gene mapping studies for bull fertility have focused on additive effects, while non-additive effects have been largely ignored. The main goal of this study was to assess the relevance of non-additive effects on Sire Conception Rate (SCR) in Holstein dairy cattle. The analysis included 7.5 k Holstein bulls with both...
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