A genome wide association study for backfat thickness in Italian Large White pigs highlights new regions affecting fat deposition including neuronal genes

A genome wide association study for backfat thickness in Italian Large White pigs highlights new regions affecting fat deposition including neuronal genes

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Carcass fatness is an important trait in most pig breeding programs. Following market requests, breeding plans for fresh pork consumption are usually designed to reduce carcass fat content and increase lean meat deposition. However,...

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Main Authors: Fontanesi Luca, Schiavo Giuseppina, Galimberti Giuliano, Calò Daniela, Scotti Emilio, Martelli Pier, Buttazzoni Luca, Casadio Rita, Russo Vincenzo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:BMC Genomics
Subjects:
GWA
Backfat
Fatness
Obesity
Heavy pig
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2164/13/583

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