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Genomic Analysis of Gastrointestinal Parasite Resistance in Akkaraman Sheep.
Genes - 22 Nov 2022
Arzik Yunus, Kizilaslan Mehmet, White Stephen N, Piel Lindsay M W, Çınar Mehmet Ulaş
Abstract excerpt
Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have been used as an effective tool to understand the genetics of complex traits such as gastrointestinal parasite (GIP) resistance. The aim of this study was to understand the genetics of gastrointestinal parasite (nematodes, Moniezia spp., Eimeria spp.) resistance in Akkaraman sheep by performing genomic heritability estimations and conducting GWAS to uncover responsible...
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