Gastrocnemius Muscle Structural and Functional Changes Associated with Domestication in the Turkey

Selection for increased muscle mass in domestic turkeys has resulted in muscles twice the size of those found in wild turkeys. This study characterizes muscle structural changes as well as functional differences in muscle performance associated with selection for increased muscle mass. We compared p...

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Main Authors: Kristin K. Stover, David A. Sleboda, Elizabeth L. Brainerd, Thomas J. Roberts
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/7/1850