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Unravelling novel and pleiotropic genes for cannon bone circumference and bone mineral density in Yorkshire pigs.
Journal of animal science - 3 Jan 2024
Qiu Zijian, Cai Wenwu, Liu Qian, Liu Kaiyue, Liu Chenxi, Yang Huilong, Huang Ruihua, Li Pinghua, Zhao Qingbo
Abstract excerpt
Leg weakness is a prevalent health condition in pig farms. The augmentation of cannon bone circumference and bone mineral density can effectively improve limb strength in pigs and alleviate leg weakness. This study measured forelimb cannon bone circumference (fCBC) and rear limb cannon bone circumference (rCBC) using an inelastic tapeline and rear limb metatarsal area bone mineral density (raBMD) using a...
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