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Gene mapping and genomic prediction of bull fertility using sex chromosome markers.
Journal of dairy science - 1 Apr 2020
Pacheco Hendyel A, Rezende Fernanda M, Peñagaricano Francisco
Abstract excerpt
Service sire has been recognized as an important factor affecting dairy herd fertility. Our group has reported promising results on gene mapping and genomic prediction of dairy bull fertility using autosomal SNP markers. Little is known, however, about the genetic contribution of sex chromosomes, which are enriched in genes related to sexual development and reproduction. As such, the main goal of this study was...
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