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Genetic parameters for pulmonary arterial pressure, yearling performance, and carcass ultrasound traits in Angus cattle.
Journal of animal science - 3 Jan 2023
Pauling Rachel C, Speidel Scott E, Thomas Milton G, Holt Timothy N, Enns R Mark
Abstract excerpt
Pulmonary arterial pressure (PAP) can be used as an indicator of susceptibility to pulmonary hypertension and subsequent potential to develop right-sided heart failure (RHF). Previously reported heritability estimates of PAP have been moderate to high. Based on these estimates, selection for the indicator trait, PAP, could reduce the incidence of RHF due to hypoxia. Previous studies have also speculated that...
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