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genomic selection in the poultry industry Citation for published version: Wolc, A, Kranis, A …
genomic selection in the poultry industry Citation for published version: Wolc, A, Kranis, A …
A multiple-phenotype imputation method for genetic studies
Genetic association studies have yielded a wealth of biological discoveries. However, these
studies have mostly analyzed one trait and one SNP at a time, thus failing to capture the …
studies have mostly analyzed one trait and one SNP at a time, thus failing to capture the …
Identification of QTL regions and candidate genes for growth and feed efficiency in broilers
W Li, M Zheng, G Zhao, J Wang, J Liu, S Wang… - Genetics Selection …, 2021 - Springer
Background Feed accounts for about 70% of the total cost of poultry meat production.
Residual feed intake (RFI) has become the preferred measure of feed efficiency because it …
Residual feed intake (RFI) has become the preferred measure of feed efficiency because it …
Estimates of genomic heritability and genome-wide association study for fatty acids profile in Santa Inês sheep
GA Rovadoscki, SFN Pertile, AB Alvarenga… - BMC genomics, 2018 - Springer
Background Despite the health concerns and nutritional importance of fatty acids, there is a
relative paucity of studies in the literature that report genetic or genomic parameters …
relative paucity of studies in the literature that report genetic or genomic parameters …
Epistasis and covariance: how gene interaction translates into genomic relationship
Key message Models based on additive marker effects and on epistatic interactions can be
translated into genomic relationship models. This equivalence allows to perform predictions …
translated into genomic relationship models. This equivalence allows to perform predictions …
Genome-wide association study dissects genetic architecture underlying longitudinal egg weights in chickens
Background As a major economic trait in chickens, egg weight (EW) receives widespread
interests in breeding, production and consumption. However, limited information is available …
interests in breeding, production and consumption. However, limited information is available …
Impact of QTL minor allele frequency on genomic evaluation using real genotype data and simulated phenotypes in Japanese Black cattle
Y Uemoto, S Sasaki, T Kojima, Y Sugimoto… - BMC genetics, 2015 - Springer
Background Genetic variance that is not captured by single nucleotide polymorphisms
(SNPs) is due to imperfect linkage disequilibrium (LD) between SNPs and quantitative trait …
(SNPs) is due to imperfect linkage disequilibrium (LD) between SNPs and quantitative trait …
Estimation of additive, dominance, and imprinting genetic variance using genomic data
Traditionally, exploration of genetic variance in humans, plants, and livestock species has
been limited mostly to the use of additive effects estimated using pedigree data. However …
been limited mostly to the use of additive effects estimated using pedigree data. However …
Genome-enabled prediction of quantitative traits in chickens using genomic annotation
Background Genome-wide association studies have been deemed successful for identifying
statistically associated genetic variants of large effects on complex traits. Past studies have …
statistically associated genetic variants of large effects on complex traits. Past studies have …
Unraveling genomic associations with feed efficiency and body weight traits in chickens through an integrative approach
Background Feed efficiency and growth rate have been targets for selection to improve
chicken production. The incorporation of genomic tools may help to accelerate selection. We …
chicken production. The incorporation of genomic tools may help to accelerate selection. We …