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Genome-Wide Association and Meta-Analysis Identify Candidate Genes for Sperm Freezability in Duroc and Yorkshire Boars.
International journal of molecular sciences - 22 Jul 2026
Wu Siwen, He Jian, Liang Qianxi, Li Xuehua, Lu Zhuoda, Li Zhili, Ji Hui, Feng Yao, Zhuang Zhanwei, Zhao Yunxiang
Abstract excerpt
Boar sperm freezability (SF) is an economically important trait that influences reproductive efficiency and genetic improvement in pigs. However, its genetic basis remains poorly understood. In this study, semen samples from 382 Duroc and 151 Yorkshire boars were evaluated for sperm motility and recovery rate, and all individuals were genotyped using an 80K SNP array. Within-breed GWAS were first conducted,...
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