Article
Genomic Prediction of Semen Traits in Boars Incorporating Biological Interactions.
International journal of molecular sciences - 7 Dec 2024
Chen Yantong, Yang Fang, Yang Yanda, Hu Yulong, Meng Yang, Zhang Yuebo, Ran Maoliang, He Jun, Yin Yulong, Gao Ning
Abstract excerpt
In the context of modern pig farming, the central role of boars is underscored by large-scale centralized breeding and the widespread application of artificial insemination techniques. However, previous studies and breeding programs have focused mainly on product efficiency traits, such as growth rate, lean meat yield, and litter size, often neglecting boar semen traits. In this study, we estimated the genetic...
Topics
- Animals
- Male
- Swine
- Genomics
- Semen
- Phenotype
- Semen Analysis
- Quantitative Trait, Heritable
- Breeding
- Spermatozoa
- Sperm Motility
