Genome wide association analysis of cuticle deposition in laying hens

Genome wide association analysis of cuticle deposition in laying hens

ABSTRACT: The cuticle is an invisible barrier that protects the internal egg contents from microorganisms entering through gas exchange pores. Eggs which have a good cuticle are least likely to be penetrated by microorganisms and improved cuticle cover should reduce vertical transmission of microorg...

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Main Authors: Zhang Wang, Ian C. Dunn, Peter W. Wilson, Sandra Poyatos Pertinez, Janet E. Fulton, Jesus Arango, Björn Andersson, Matthias Schmutz, Anna Wolc
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-10-01
Series:Poultry Science
Subjects:
egg quality
genetics
zoonoses
candidate genes
vertical transmission
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0032579123005096

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