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The novel IMAGE001 genotyping array as a valuable alternative for genetic diversity screening in chicken: a demonstration in a local chicken breed in Belgium.
Poultry science - 1 Jan 2024
Meyermans Roel, Heylen Olivier, Bouhuijzen Wenger Jessica, Martens Jan, Buys Nadine, Janssens Steven
Abstract excerpt
Screening for genetic diversity in livestock species breeds is of utmost importance, especially for local, small populations that are at the risk of extinction. Luckily, recent developments in technology increase access to genotyping, also for numerically small breeds. One of these new technologies is the IMAGE001 single nucleotide polymorphism genotyping array that includes markers for 6 different species (cow,...
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