Genomic background and genetic relationships between boar taint and fertility traits in German Landrace and Large White

Genomic background and genetic relationships between boar taint and fertility traits in German Landrace and Large White

Abstract Background Due to ethical reasons, surgical castration of young male piglets in their first week of life without anesthesia will be banned in Germany from 2021. Breeding against boar taint is already implemented in sire breeds of breeding organizations but in recent years a low demand made...

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Main Authors: Ines Brinke, Christine Große-Brinkhaus, Katharina Roth, Maren J. Pröll-Cornelissen, Hubert Henne, Karl Schellander, Ernst Tholen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:BMC Genetics
Subjects:
Boar taint
Reproduction
Pigs
Genome wide association analysis
Androstenone
Skatole
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12863-020-00865-z

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