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Genetic architecture of white striping in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo).
Scientific reports - 18 Apr 2024
Vanderhout Ryley J, Abdalla Emhimad A, Leishman Emily M, Barbut Shai, Wood Benjamin J, Baes Christine F
Abstract excerpt
White striping (WS) is a myopathy of growing concern to the turkey industry. It is rising in prevalence and has negative consequences for consumer acceptance and the functional properties of turkey meat. The objective of this study was to conduct a genome-wide association study (GWAS) and functional analysis on WS severity. Phenotypic data consisted of white striping scored on turkey breast fillets (N = 8422) by...
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