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Genome-wide selection signatures detection in Shanghai Holstein cattle population identified genes related to adaption, health and reproduction traits.
BMC genomics - 15 Oct 2021
Liu Dengying, Chen Zhenliang, Zhao Wei, Guo Longyu, Sun Hao, Zhu Kai, Liu Guanglei, Shen Xiuping, Zhao Xiaoduo, Wang Qishan, Ma Peipei, Pan Yuchun
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BACKGROUND: Over several decades, a wide range of natural and artificial selection events in response to subtropical environments, intensive pasture and intensive feedlot systems have greatly changed the customary behaviour, appearance, and important economic traits of Shanghai Holstein cattle. In particular, the longevity of the Shanghai Holstein cattle population is generally short, approximately the 2nd to 3rd...
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