Genetic polymorphisms in porcine leptin gene and their association with reproduction and production traits

Australian Journal of Agricultural Research

Volumn 55, Issue 6, 2004, Pages 699-704

  Chen, Chi Chen ^a   Chang, Tse ^a   Su, Hung Yi ^a  

^a NATIONAL PINGTUNG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY   (Taiwan)

Author keywords

Average daily gain; Backfat thickness; Feed efficiency; Litter sizes

Indexed keywords

GENE; PIG;

ANIMALIA; MAMMALIA; SUIDAE; SUS SCROFA;

EID: 4344596286     PISSN: 00049409     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1071/AR03258     Document Type: Article

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