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Genetic variation within the Hereford breed of cattle.
Animal genetics - 1 Jun 1998
Blott S C, Williams J L, Haley C S
Abstract excerpt
Genetic differentiation among Hereford populations from Britain, Ireland, Sweden, Canada and New Zealand together with six other beef breeds was assessed using blood type polymorphisms. Changes in the genetic structure of the British Hereford population over time were also examined. Loci surveyed were seven red cell antigen systems (A, B, C, F, L, S, Z), and two serum protein loci (transferrin and albumin)....
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