Mapping of QTL affecting incidence of blood and meat inclusions in egg layers

Mapping of QTL affecting incidence of blood and meat inclusions in egg layers

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Occurrence of blood and meat inclusions is an internal egg quality defect. Mass candling reveals most of the spots, but because brown eggshell hampers selection in brown chicken lines it has not been possible to eliminate the defect...

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Main Authors: Vennerström Pia, Cavero David, Preisinger Rudolf, Schmutz Matthias, Uimari Pekka, Ahola Virpi, Tuiskula-Haavisto Maria, Honkatukia Mervi, Arango Jesus, O'Sullivan Neil, Fulton Janet, Vilkki Johanna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-06-01
Series:BMC Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2156/12/55

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