Genome-Wide Association Studies of Growth and Carcass Traits in Charolais Cattle Based on High-Coverage Whole-Genome Resequencing.

ABSTRACT: Growth and carcass traits are key economic traits in beef cattle production, and identifying their associated genetic markers is crucial for improving breeding efficiency. Charolais cattle, as a superior beef breed, exhibit excellent performance in growth rate and meat production. The aim of this study was to utilize the preferred high-coverage whole-genome resequencing (hcWGS) as a replacement for single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) chips to identify significant SNPs and candidate genes associated with growth (body weight, body height, cross height, body length, and chest measurement across different growth stages) and carcass traits (live backfat thickness and eye muscle area at 18 months) in 240 Charolais cattle, thereby providing guidance for beef cattle breeding. Through hcWGS (appro

SUBMITTER: Zhang F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12692023 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature