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Identification of a novel QTL for lean meat percentage using imputed genotypes.
Animal genetics - 1 Aug 2024
Ibragimov Emil, Pedersen Anni Øyan, Sloth Niels Morten, Fredholm Merete, Karlskov-Mortensen Peter
Abstract excerpt
Lean meat percentage is a critical production trait in pig breeding systems with direct implications for the sustainability of the industry. In this study, we conducted a genome-wide association study for lean meat percentage using a cohort of 850 Duroc × (Landrace × Yorkshire) crossbred pigs and we identified QTL on SSC3 and SSC18. Based on the predicted effect of imputed variants and using the PigGTEx database...
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