Identification of quantitative trait loci associated with bone traits and body weight in an F2 resource population of chickens*
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Bone fractures at the end of lay are a significant problem in egg-laying strains of hens. The objective of the current study was to identify quantitative trait loci (QTL) associated with bone mineralization and strength in a chicken resource population. Layer (Wh...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | deu |
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BMC
2005-11-01
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| Series: | Genetics Selection Evolution |
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| Online Access: | http://www.gsejournal.org/content/37/7/677 |