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Single nucleotide polymorphisms within exon four of the prolactin gene and their effect on milk traits in cattle populations of Ethiopia.
Animal biotechnology - 1 Dec 2023
Samuel Behailu, Dadi Hailu, Dejene Genet, Kang Mingue, Park Chankyu, Dinka Hunduma
Abstract excerpt
Bovine prolactin (PRL) gene is essential for the initiation and maintenance of lactation and exerts multiple effects on mammary alveoli to promote the synthesis and secretion of major components of milk. The objectives of this study were to identify mutations in PRL gene and to evaluate the mutations as potential markers of milk performance traits in cattle populations of Ethiopia. For this purpose, genomic DNA...
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