The effect of CAPN1 and CAST gene variations on meat quality traits in Finnish Aberdeen Angus and Nordic Red Cattle populations

High meat quality and specifically meat tenderness are desired traits by the consumers, however the environmental impact of meat production is becoming a relevant factor in the industry. Therefore, breeding of dual purpose cattle breeds may answer the high demand of meat production in the future. I...

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Main Authors: Terhi Iso-Touru, Maiju Pesonen, Daniel Fischer, Arto Huuskonen, Anu Sironen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Scientific Agricultural Society of Finland 2018-12-01
Series:Agricultural and Food Science
Online Access:https://journal.fi/afs/article/view/75125