Possible Associations between Bovine Growth Hormone Gene Polymorphism and Reproductive Traits

Possible Associations between Bovine Growth Hormone Gene Polymorphism and Reproductive Traits

The polymorphism of the bovine growth hormone gene (bGH) was studied in 211 Nellore pure breed males for association with reproductive traits. Scrotal circumference and testosterone concentrations were collected monthly from 10 until 16 months of age. Additionally, testicular growth rates were calcu...

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Main Authors: Maria Marina Unanian, Cristine Chaves Barreto, Célia Maria Torres Cordeiro, Alfredo Ribeiro Freitas, Luiz Antonio Josahkian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto de Tecnologia do Paraná (Tecpar) 2002-09-01
Series:Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology
Subjects:
Bull
growth hormone gene polymorphism
testosterone concentrations
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-89132002000300007

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