Whole-Genome Scanning for Selection Signatures Reveals Candidate Genes Associated with Growth and Tail Length in Sheep

Compared to Chinese indigenous sheep, Western sheep have rapid growth rate, larger physique, and higher meat yield. These excellent Western sheep were introduced into China for crossbreeding to expedite the enhancement of production performance and mutton quality in local breeds. Here, we investigat...

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Main Authors: Taotao Li, Meilin Jin, Huihua Wang, Wentao Zhang, Zehu Yuan, Caihong Wei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-02-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/5/687