Genome-Wide Analysis for Early Growth-Related Traits of the Locally Adapted Egyptian Barki Sheep

Genome-Wide Analysis for Early Growth-Related Traits of the Locally Adapted Egyptian Barki Sheep

Sheep play a critical role in the agricultural and livestock sector in Egypt. For sheep meat production, growth traits such as birth and weaning weights are very important and determine the supply and income of local farmers. The Barki sheep originates from the northeastern coastal zone of Africa, a...

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Main Authors: Ibrahim Abousoliman, Henry Reyer, Michael Oster, Eduard Murani, Ismail Mohamed, Klaus Wimmers
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Genes
Subjects:
Barki sheep
growth
birth weight
weaning weight
indigenous sheep
lamb
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/12/8/1243

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