The callipyge mutation and other genes that affect muscle hypertrophy in sheep
Genetic strategies to improve the profitability of sheep operations have generally focused on traits for reproduction. However, natural mutations exist in sheep that affect muscle growth and development, and the exploitation of these mutations in breeding strategies has the potential to significantl...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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BioMed Central
2005
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3226266/ |