Genetic Architecture of Abdominal Fat Deposition Revealed by a Genome-Wide Association Study in the Laying Chicken
Fat has a high energy density, and excessive fatness has been recognized as a problem for egg production and the welfare of chickens. The identification of a genetic polymorphism controlling fat deposition would be helpful to select against excessive fatness in the laying hen. This study aimed to es...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-12-01
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Series: | Genes |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/15/1/10 |