Hypomethylation in the promoter region of <i>ZPBP</i> as a potential litter size indicator in Berkshire pigs
<p>In pigs, litter size is typically defined as the total number of piglets born (TNB) or the number of piglets born alive (NBA). Increasing pig litter size is of great economic interest as a means to increase productivity. The capacity of the uterus is a critical component of litter size and...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2019-02-01
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Series: | Archives Animal Breeding |
Online Access: | https://www.arch-anim-breed.net/62/69/2019/aab-62-69-2019.pdf |