Fine-mapping and identification of candidate causal genes for tail length in the Merinolandschaf breed
Using SNP-association analysis and genetic mapping, a SNP and an insertion in and close to HOXB13 associated with short tail length is identified in Merino sheep, which may be a target for safely selecting shorter tails and improving sheep welfare.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2022-09-01
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| Series: | Communications Biology |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-022-03854-3 |