Whole-genome homozygosity mapping reveals candidate regions affecting bull fertility in US Holstein cattle

Whole-genome homozygosity mapping reveals candidate regions affecting bull fertility in US Holstein cattle

Abstract Background Achieving rapid genetic progress while maintaining adequate genetic diversity is one of the main challenges facing the dairy industry. The increase in inbreeding can be used to monitor the loss of genetic diversity. Inbreeding tends to increase the proportion of homozygous loci,...

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Main Authors: Juan Pablo Nani, Francisco Peñagaricano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-05-01
Series:BMC Genomics
Subjects:
Inbreeding depression
Male fertility
Runs of homozygosity
Sire conception rate
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12864-020-6758-y

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