Genome-wide linkage analysis of inguinal hernia in pigs using affected sib pairs

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Inguinal and scrotal hernias are of great concern to pig producers, and lead to poor animal welfare and severe economic loss. Selection against these conditions is highly preferable, but at this time no gene, Quantitative Trait Loci...

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Main Authors: Taubert Helge, Moe Maren, Grindflek Eli, Simianer Henner, Lien Sigbjørn, Moen Thomas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-05-01
Series:BMC Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2156/7/25