The effect of sex and DGAT1 gene polymorphism on fat deposition traits in simmental beef cattle

This study investigated diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase 1 (DGAT1) gene K232A mutation in Simmental cattle and its effects on fat deposition traits. The sample (n=26) consisted of yearling bulls and beef heifers from an intensive rearing system in Croatia. Carcass fatness was assessed by total di...

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Main Authors: Karolyi D., Čubrić-Čurik Vlatka, Salajpal K., Đikić Marija
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2012-01-01
Series:Acta Veterinaria
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Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0567-8315/2012/0567-83151201091K.pdf