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A genome-wide association study for the number of teats in European rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) identifies several candidate genes affecting this trait.
Animal genetics - 1 Apr 2021
Bovo S, Schiavo G, Utzeri V J, Ribani A, Schiavitto M, Buttazzoni L, Negrini R, Fontanesi L
Abstract excerpt
In the European rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus), a polytocous livestock species, the number of teats indirectly impacts the doe reproduction efficiency and, in turn, the sustainable production of rabbit meat. In this study, we carried out a genome-wide association study (GWAS) for the total number of teats in 247 Italian White does included in the Italian White rabbit breed selection program, by applying a...
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