Whole-genome scan reveals significant non-additive effects for sire conception rate in Holstein cattle
Abstract Background Service sire has a considerable impact on reproductive success in dairy cattle. Most gene mapping studies for bull fertility have focused on additive effects, while non-additive effects have been largely ignored. The main goal of this study was to assess the relevance of non-addi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-02-01
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| Series: | BMC Genetics |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12863-018-0600-4 |