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Genetics
Studies from J. Casellas et al add new findings in the area of genetics
March 31st, 2009
According to recent research published in the journal Genetics Research, "Inbreeding is a biological phenomenon of special relevance in domestic species in which its influence has been typically associated with reductions in animal fitness. Nevertheless, recent research suggests substantial founder-specific variability in terms of inbreeding depression on some productive traits. although this centred on a very reduced number of founders." "This research focuses on the modelling of founder-specific inbreeding depression (FSID) effects from a more general point of view, characterizing the expected distribution of FSID effects on sow longevity. Under a change-point...
Source: Life Science Weekly (2009-03-31)
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