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Genes for Skeletal Strength in Poultry

Authors
  • Susan J. Lamont (Iowa State University)
  • Nader Deeb (Iowa State University)
  • Huaijun Zhou (Iowa State University)

Abstract

A unique resource population was used to determine that variation in a gene of the bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) family is associated with shank measurements in poultry. Knowledge of genetic variation and associations with traits related to skeletal integrity will enable genetic selection of poultry populations for stronger bones, thus reducing bone breakage in the live animal and on the processing line.

Keywords: ASL R1935

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Lamont, S. J., Deeb, N. & Zhou, H., (2004) “Genes for Skeletal Strength in Poultry”, Iowa State University Animal Industry Report 1(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/ans_air-180814-629

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2004-01-01

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