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Research Note: Genome-wide association study identifies a 1.03-Mb resistance-associated haplotype on chromosome 12 associated with avian leukosis virus susceptibility in Wuhua yellow chickens.
Poultry science - 1 Sept 2026
Huang Xunhe, Xie Tingting, Xu Yongjie, Weng Zhuoxian, Zhang Li, Du Bingwang
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Avian leukosis virus (ALV) causes immunosuppression and tumors, resulting in considerable economic losses in the poultry industry. However, the genetic basis of ALV susceptibility in indigenous breeds remains elusive. Herein, we conducted a genome-wide association study for ALV susceptibility in 259 Wuhua yellow chickens, an indigenous Chinese breed with known disease resistance. ALV infection status was...
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