Article
Discovery and validation of candidate SNP markers associated to heat stress response in pregnant ewes managed inside a climate-controlled chamber.
Tropical animal health and production - 1 Nov 2020
Luna-Nevarez Guillermo, Kelly Amy C, Camacho Leticia E, Limesand Sean W, Reyna-Granados Javier R, Luna-Nevarez Pablo
Abstract excerpt
Sheep production in desert environments during summer is challenging due to heat stress which reduces feed intake, growth, and fertility. Despite warm conditions, some ewes are able to maintain a normal performance suggesting the existence of genetic bases underlying heat tolerance. Our objective was to discover and validate genetic markers associated with thermo-tolerance in pregnant ewes exposed to warm...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
