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Weighted single-step GWAS identified candidate genes associated with semen traits in Rhode Island Red chickens.
Poultry science - 1 Oct 2026
Tesfay Hailai Hagos, Zhang Xiaoke, Li Yunlei, Zong Yunhe, Ma Zhong, Han Xintong, Zhao Yi, Pan Ziting, Mani Adamu Isa, Yang Fujian, Zhang Zongyao, Chen Jiming, Sun Yanyan, Chen Jilan
Abstract excerpt
Semen quality traits in chickens are critical indicators reflecting reproductive efficiency, breeding progress, and economic profitability in the poultry industry. Understanding the genetic architecture and enabling targeted genetic improvement of these traits are essential for enhancing poultry production efficiency. In this study, we estimated genetic parameters and performed weighted single-step GWAS for five...
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- Animals
- Chickens
- Male
- Quantitative Trait Loci
- Genome-Wide Association Study
- Semen
