Genetic Analyses in the Japanese Captive Population of Japanese Crested Ibis (Nipponia nippon) using Pedigree Information

The Japanese captive population of Japanese crested ibis (Nipponia nippon) was established using 5 founders derived from the Chinese captive population. Its size has increased rapidly, and the maintenance phase is about to start. Thus, this study was designed to perform genetic analyses in this po...

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Main Authors: Yuichi Wajiki, Yoshinori Kaneko, Toshie Sugiyama, Takahisa Yamada, Hiroaki Iwaisaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japan Poultry Science Association 2016-01-01
Series:The Journal of Poultry Science
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Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jpsa/53/1/53_0150040/_pdf/-char/en