Genetic basis of phenotypic convergence in pig terminal sires using pathway-based selection signature detection methods.

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The primary purpose of genetic improvement in lean pig breeds is to enhance production performance. Owing to their similar breeding directions, Duroc and Pietrain pigs are ideal models for investigating the phenotypic convergence underlying artificial selection. However, most important economic traits are controlled by a polygenic basis, so traditional strategies for detecting selection signatures may not fully...

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