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Genome-wide association studies reveals polygenic genetic architecture of litter traits in Duroc pigs.
Theriogenology - 1 Oct 2021
Ding Rongrong, Qiu Yibin, Zhuang Zhanwei, Ruan Donglin, Wu Jie, Zhou Shenping, Ye Jian, Cao Lu, Hong Linjun, Xu Zheng, Zheng Enqin, Li Zicong, Wu Zhenfang, Yang Jie
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With continuous improvement of sow litter size, breeders are gradually paying more attention to the quality of litter traits that directly impact the production efficiency of pig companies, such as the rate of piglets born alive (RBA) and the rate of healthy births (RHB). The objectives of this study are to dissect the genetic basis of litter traits in pig and to identify valuable genes and genetic markers,...
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