Livestock genetics. Fat pigs can blame their genes.
Contrary to the predictions of some sceptics, livestock do have genes with significant effects on their economically important traits; isolating these genes should be facilitated by emerging maps of the pig genome.
Roslin Institute (Edinburgh), Midlothian, Scotland, UK.
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D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D000822:Animal Husbandry / Q000191:economics; D000818:Animals; D001823:Body Composition / Q000235:genetics; D001947:Breeding; D003433:Crosses, Genetic; D005260:Female; D005819:Genetic Markers; D008098:Litter Size / Q000235:genetics; D008297:Male; D008305:Malignant Hyperthermia / Q000235:genetics / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000662:veterinary; D011960:Receptors, Estrogen / Q000235:genetics; D013045:Species Specificity; D013552:Swine / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000235:genetics* / Q000502:physiology; D013553:Swine Diseases / Q000235:genetics / Q000517:prevention & control
D005819:Genetic Markers; D011960:Receptors, Estrogen