Genome-wide association research on the reproductive traits of Qianhua Mutton Merino sheep.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Qianhua Mutton Merino sheep is a new breed of meat wool sheep cultivated independently in China. In 2018, it was approved by the state and brought into the national list of livestock and poultry genetic resources. Qianhua Mutton Merino sheep have the common characteristics of typical meat livestock varieties with rapid growth and development in the early stage and high meat production performance. The objective of this research is to investigate the Genome-wide association of the reproductive traits of Qianhua Mutton Merino sheep.

Methods

Qianhua Mutton Merino sheep from the breeding core group were selected as the research object, genome-wide association analysis was conducted on genes associated with the reproductive traits (singleton or twins, birth weight, age

SUBMITTER: Li J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11366534 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature