Investigation on variability of candidate genes for meat quality traits in Piemontese cattle

Investigation on variability of candidate genes for meat quality traits in Piemontese cattle

This study aimed to investigate the variability of 15 genes chosen according to their function as markers of meat quality traits in Piemontese cattle. Meat samples of Longissimus thoracis muscle and data on carcass weight (CW), shear force (SF), cooking loss (CL), and pH collected on 1,208 Piemontes...

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Main Authors: Luigi Gallo, Fabio Maretto, Valentina Bonfatti, Andrea Albera, Giovanni Bittante, Cinzia Ribeca
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2010-01-01
Series:Italian Journal of Animal Science
Subjects:
Meat quality traits, Candidate gene, SNP, Piemontese breed.
Online Access:http://www.aspajournal.it/index.php/ijas/article/view/329

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