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Genome-wide association study for bone quality of ducks during the laying period.
Poultry science - 1 May 2024
Yang Qinglan, Liu Hehe, Xi Yang, Lu Yinjuan, Han Xu, He Xinxin, Qi Jingjing, Zhu Yuanchun, He Hua, Wang Jiwen, Hu Jiwei, Li Liang
Abstract excerpt
The cage-rearing model of the modern poultry industry makes the bones of birds, especially egg-laying birds, more vulnerable to fracture, which poses serious damage to the health of birds. Research confirms that genetic material plays an important role in regulating bone growth, development, and remodeling. However, the genetic architecture underlying bone traits is not well understood. The objectives of this...
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