Effects of genetic captive-breeding protocols on sperm quality and fertility in the white-footed mouse.

Mice (Peromyscus leucopus noveboracensis) from a captive-breeding program were used to test the effects of three genetic breeding protocols (minimizing mean kinship [MK], random breeding, and selection for docility [DOC]) and inbreeding levels on sperm traits and fertility. Earlier, in generation 8,...

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Main Authors: Malo, A, Martinez-Pastor, F, Alaks, G, Dubach, J, Lacy, R
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2010

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