The myth of mitochondrial DNA and race performance in racing pigeons

Abstract This is the first prospective study to investigate the impact of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) on race performance in a closely bred family of racing pigeons in one breeding loft where there is a high percentage of male and female birds related to one foundation hen, Queen L by Jelle Roziers. T...

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Main Authors: Geert Kolvenbag, Mark Scott
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2021-09-01
Series:Veterinary Medicine and Science
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.494