Mapping quantitative trait loci (QTL) in sheep. II. Meta-assembly and identification of novel QTL for milk production traits in sheep

<p>Abstract</p> <p>An (Awassi × Merino) × Merino backcross family of 172 ewes was used to map quantitative trait loci (QTL) for different milk production traits on a framework map of 200 loci across all autosomes. From five previously proposed mathematical models describing lactati...

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Main Authors: Lam Mary K, Hobbs Matthew, McGill David, Jonas Elisabeth, Raadsma Herman W, Thomson Peter C
Format: Article
Language:deu
Published: BMC 2009-10-01
Series:Genetics Selection Evolution
Online Access:http://www.gsejournal.org/content/41/1/45