A major QTL at the LHCGR/FSHR locus for multiple birth in Holstein cattle
Abstract Background Twin and multiple births are rare in cattle and have a negative impact on the performance and health of cows and calves. Therefore, selection against multiple birth would be desirable in dairy cattle breeds such as Holstein. We applied different methods to decipher the genetic ar...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | deu |
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BMC
2021-07-01
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| Series: | Genetics Selection Evolution |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12711-021-00650-1 |