A genome-wide association study on androstenone levels in pigs reveals a cluster of candidate genes on chromosome 6
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In many countries, male piglets are castrated shortly after birth because a proportion of un-castrated male pigs produce meat with an unpleasant flavour and odour. Main compounds of boar taint are androstenone and skatole. The aim of...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-05-01
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| Series: | BMC Genetics |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2156/11/42 |