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A genome-wide scan study identifies a single nucleotide substitution in MC1R gene associated with white coat colour in fallow deer (Dama dama).
BMC genetics - 19 Nov 2020
Reiner Gerald, Weber Tim, Nietfeld Florian, Fischer Dominik, Wurmser Christine, Fries Ruedi, Willems Hermann
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The coat colour of fallow deer is highly variable and even white animals can regularly be observed in game farming and in the wild. Affected animals do not show complete albinism but rather some residual pigmentation resembling a very pale beige dilution of coat colour. The eyes and claws of the animals are pigmented. To facilitate the conservation and management of such animals, it would be helpful...
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