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Genome-wide single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) data reveal potential candidate genes for litter traits in a Yorkshire pig population
Yu Zhang
Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
Jinhua Lai
Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
Xiaoyi Wang
Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
Mingli Li
Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
Yanlin Zhang
Yunnan Fuyuefa Livestock and Poultry Feeding Company Limited, Kunming, 650300, China
Chunlv Ji
Yunnan Fuyuefa Livestock and Poultry Feeding Company Limited, Kunming, 650300, China
Qiang Chen
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
Shaoxiong Lu
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, 650201, China
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Short summary
Litter traits are key indicators of the reproductive productivity of sows. In the present study, four litter traits (total number born, number born alive, piglets born dead, and litter weight born alive) were explored. Several candidate genes were identified by a genome-wide association study and selective sweep analysis. These findings provide novel insights into the genetic basis of pig litter traits and will be helpful for improving molecular breeding in pigs.
Litter traits are key indicators of the reproductive productivity of sows. In the present study,...
