An intervention study demonstrates effects of MC4R genotype on boar taint and performances of growing-finishing pigs 1

The Asp298Asn polymorphism of the melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) in pigs is known to affect economically important traits such as growth rate and backfat thickness. We have assessed the possible use of this polymorphism as a molecular marker to perform genetic selection toward lower boar taint level...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of animal science 2015-03, Vol.93 (3), p.934
Hauptverfasser:	Van den Broeke, A, Aluwé, M, Tuyttens, F AM, Ampe, B, Vanhaecke, L, Wauters, J, Janssens, S, Coussé, A, Buys, N, Millet, S
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Animal sciences Feeds Genotype & phenotype Hogs Meat quality
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