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IGF-I and GH Genes polymorphism and their association with milk yields, composition and reproductive performance in Holstein-Friesian dairy cattle.
BMC veterinary research - 2 Aug 2024
Saleh Ahmed A, Hassan Tarek G M, El-Hedainy Dalia K A, El-Barbary Adel S A, Sharaby Mahmoud A, Hafez Elsayed E, Rashad Amr M A
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BACKGROUND: The insulin-like growth factor (IGF-I) and growth hormone (GH) genes have been identified as major regulators of milk yield and composition, and reproductive performance in cattle. Genetic variations/polymorphism in these genes have been found to influence milk production, yield and quality. This investigation aimed to explore the association between IGF-I and GH polymorphisms and milk yield and...
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