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Genotyping of rams based on melatonin receptor 1A gene polymorphisms: a tool in sire selection?
Reproduction, fertility, and development - 1 May 2024
Peña-Delgado Victoria, Noya Agustí, Carvajal-Serna Melissa, Canto Francisco, Sánchez María Carmen, Letosa Eva, Vicente Antonio, Morato Ignacio, Macías Ángel, Abecia José Alfonso, Casao Adriana, Pérez-Pe Rosaura
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Context Several polymorphisms in the melatonin receptor 1A gene (MTNR1A ) have been related to reproductive performance in ovine. Aims To investigate the effect of the Rsa I and Mnl I polymorphisms on ram seminal quality. Methods Eighteen Rasa Aragonesa rams were genotyped for the Rsa I (C/C, C/T, T/T) and Mnl I (G/G, G/A, A/A) allelic variants of the MTNR1A gene. Individual ejaculates were analysed once a month...
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