Association analysis between single nucleotide polymorphisms in the promoter region of LEP, MYF6, MYOD1, OPN, SCD genes and carcass traits in heavy pigs

<p>The purpose of the study was to evaluate associations between average daily gain (ADG) and DNA variability in the regulatory region of candidate genes in Italian Large White, Italian Duroc and Italian Landrace breeds for heavy pig production. The ADG of pigs was available as Estimated Breed...

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Main Authors: Denis Guiatti, Sandy Sgorlon, Bruno Stefanon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2013-03-01
Series:Italian Journal of Animal Science
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Online Access:http://www.aspajournal.it/index.php/ijas/article/view/2615