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Genome-wide association analysis revealed new QTL and candidate genes affecting the teat number in Dutch Large White pigs.
Animal genetics - 1 Apr 2024
Deng Michao, Qiu Zijian, Liu Chenxi, Zhong Lijing, Fan Xinfeng, Han Yuquan, Wang Ran, Li Pinghua, Huang Ruihua, Zhao Qingbo
Abstract excerpt
Teat number (TNUM) is an important reproductive trait of sows, which affects the weaning survival rate of piglets. In this study, 1166 Dutch Large White pigs with TNUM phenotype were used as the research object. These pigs were genotyped by 50K SNP chip and the chip data were further imputed to the resequencing level. The estimated heritabilities of left teat number (LTN), right teat number (RTN) and total teat...
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