Inbreeding effects on some reproductive traits in Markhoz goats
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DOI: 10.1071/an17043
Abstract: The objective of this study was to estimate the inbreeding coefficient and its effects on reproductive traits in Markhoz goats. The pedigree file included 5351 kids produced by 234 bucks and 1470 does. Average inbreeding… read more here.
Keywords: markhoz goats; litter weight; traits markhoz; effects reproductive ... See more keywords
Genome-wide association study reveals novel candidate genes for litter size in Markhoz goats
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DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.1045589
Abstract: Introduction The Markhoz goat is the only breed that can produce high-quality fiber called mohair in Iran; however, the size of its population has faced a dramatic decline during the last decades, mainly due to… read more here.
Keywords: markhoz goats; candidate genes; litter size; size ... See more keywords