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Genome-wide association study provided insights into the polled phenotype and polled intersex syndrome (PIS) in goats.
BMC genomics - 2 Jul 2024
Zhang Fuhong, Liu Qingqing, Gong Ping, Wang Yaling, Shi Chenbo, Zhu Lu, Zhao Jianqing, Yao Weiwei, Luo Jun
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BACKGROUND: Breeding polled goats is a welfare-friendly approach for horn removal in comparison to invasive methods. To gain a comprehensive understanding of the genetic basis underlying polledness in goats, we conducted whole-genome sequencing of 106 Xinong Saanen dairy goats, including 33 horned individuals, 70 polled individuals, and 3 polled intersexuality syndrome (PIS) individuals. METHODS: The present...
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