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Loci associated with conception rate in crossbred beef heifers.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2020
Oliver K F, Geary T W, Kiser J N, Galliou J M, Van Emon M L, Seabury C M, Spencer T E, Neibergs H L
Abstract excerpt
The inability of beef cattle to maintain full term pregnancies has become an economic concern for the beef industry. Herd management and nutritional improvements have alleviated environmental impacts on embryonic and fetal loss, yet additional gains can be made through genomic selection. The objectives of this study were to identify loci and gene-sets in crossbred beef heifers associated with the number of...
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