The impact of genetic markers on selection.

doi:10.2527/1998.7692331x

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The impact of genetic markers on selection.

Journal of animal science - 1 Sept 1998

Davis G P, DeNise S K

Abstract excerpt

Genetic marker technologies, such as marker-assisted selection, parentage identification, and gene introgression can be applied to livestock selection programs. Highly saturated genetic maps are now available for cattle, swine, and sheep to provide the genetic framework for developing MAS program...

Topics

Animals
Animals, Domestic
Breeding
Cattle
Computer Simulation
Genetic Markers
Models, Genetic
Phenotype
Selection, Genetic
Sheep
Swine

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