Accumulation of genetic variants associated with immunity in the selective breeding of broilers
Abstract Background To satisfy an increasing demand for dietary protein, the poultry industry has employed genetic selection to increase the growth rate of broilers by over 400% in the past 50 years. Although modern broilers reach a marketable weight of ~ 2 kg in a short span of 35 days, a speed twi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-01-01
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| Series: | BMC Genetics |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12863-020-0807-z |