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An independent validation study of loci associated with nematode resistance in sheep.
Animal genetics - 1 Jun 2018
Keane O M, Hanrahan J P, McRae K M, Good B
Abstract excerpt
Gastrointestinal nematode infection is a constraint on sheep production worldwide. Selective breeding programmes to enhance resistance to nematode infection are currently being implemented in a number of countries. Identification of loci associated with resistance to infection or causative mutations for resistance would enable more effective selection. Loci associated with indicator traits for nematode resistance...
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