The effect of selection on casein genetic polymorphisms and haplotypes in Italian Holstein cattle

Milk protein genes are known to be highly polymorphic. Several studies have shown the influence of milk proteins genetic variants and casein haplotypes on milk nutritional and technological properties. From 1990, the analysis of caseins polymorphism gained new attention due to the concern about poss...

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Main Authors: Stefania Chessa, Stefano Gattolin, Paola Cremonesi, Dominga Soglia, Raffaella Finocchiaro, Jan-Thijs Van Kaam, Maurizio Marusi, Giorgio Civati
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2020-12-01
Series:Italian Journal of Animal Science
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1828051X.2020.1802356