Potential Candidate Genes Associated with Litter Size in Goats: A Review
This review examines genetic markers associated with litter size in goats, a key reproductive trait impacting productivity in small ruminant farming. Goats play a vital socioeconomic role in both low- and high-income regions; however, their productivity remains limited due to low reproductive effici...
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Main Authors: | Wenting Chen, Ying Han, Yinghui Chen, Xiaotong Liu, Huili Liang, Changfa Wang, Muhammad Zahoor Khan |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2025-01-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/15/1/82 |
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