Evaluation of SCD, ACACA and FASN Mutations: Effects on Pork Quality and Other Production Traits in Pigs Selected Based on RNA-Seq Results

In recent years, pig producers have struggled with the problem of low intramuscular fat levels in pork, which impacts palatability and ultimately meat quality. Reduced levels of intramuscular fat are likely the result of breeding objectives aimed at increasing lean meat content. In this study, three...

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Main Authors: Katarzyna Piórkowska, Martyna Małopolska, Katarzyna Ropka-Molik, Magdalena Szyndler-Nędza, Angelika Wiechniak, Kacper Żukowski, Barry Lambert, Mirosław Tyra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-01-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/1/123