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Impact of specific genetic polymorphisms on pork quality in Argentinian swine populations.
Tropical animal health and production - 25 Feb 2026
Rodriguez Viviana Rita, Barragan Rodrigo Maximiliano, Peralta Rodrigo, Fabre Romina Maria, Lagadari Mariana
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Increasing consumer demand for high-quality pork has led the industry to focus on attributes like color, marbling, and tenderness. Since genetics plays a crucial role in such traits, this study explored the relationship between specific genetic variants and key pork quality parameters. Six candidate single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were analyzed in pigs from commercial farms in northeastern Argentina: RYR1...
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