Title |
Genome-wide QTL mapping of nine body composition and bone mineral density traits in pigs
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Published in |
Genetics Selection Evolution, October 2014
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DOI | 10.1186/s12711-014-0068-2 |
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Authors |
Sophie Rothammer, Prisca V Kremer, Maren Bernau, Ignacio Fernandez-Figares, Jennifer Pfister-Schär, Ivica Medugorac, Armin M Scholz |
Abstract |
Since the pig is one of the most important livestock animals worldwide, mapping loci that are associated with economically important traits and/or traits that influence animal welfare is extremely relevant for efficient future pig breeding. Therefore, the purpose of this study was a genome-wide mapping of quantitative trait loci (QTL) associated with nine body composition and bone mineral traits: absolute (Fat, Lean) and percentage (FatPC, LeanPC) fat and lean mass, live weight (Weight), soft tissue X-ray attenuation coefficient (R), absolute (BMC) and percentage (BMCPC) bone mineral content and bone mineral density (BMD). |
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