Detection of quantitative trait loci for locomotion and osteochondrosis-related traits in Large White X Meishan pigs

Animal Science

Volumn 76, Issue 2, 2003, Pages 155-165

  Lee, G J ^a   Archibald, A L ^a   Garth, G B ^a   Law, A S ^a   Nicholson, D ^a   Barr, A ^b   Haley, C S ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH   (United Kingdom)

^b UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Genetic markers; Leg weakness; Osteochondrosis; Pigs; Quantitative trait loci

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA; MAMMALIA; PIERIS BRASSICAE; SUS SCROFA;

EID: 0038054744     PISSN: 13577298     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1017/s1357729800053418     Document Type: Article

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