Phenotypic and genetic characterization of a novel phenotype in pigs characterized by juvenile hairlessness and age dependent emphysema

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>A pig phenotype characterized by juvenile hairlessness, thin skin and age dependent lung emphysema has been discovered in a Danish pig herd. The trait shows autosomal co-dominant inheritance with all three genotypes distinguishable....

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Main Authors: Christensen Knud, Nielsen Jens, Leifsson Páll S, Jensen Henrik E, Cirera Susanna, Bay Lene, Jørgensen Claus B, Bruun Camilla S, Fredholm Merete
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-06-01
Series:BMC Genomics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2164/9/283