quantitative trait loci analysis for leg weakness-related traits in a duroc × pietrain crossbred population分析腿weakness-related数量性状特征的杜洛克猪×大杂交人口.pdfVIP

Laenoi et al. Genetics Selection Evolution 2011, 43:13 Ge n e t i c s /content/43/1/13 Se l e c t i o n Evolution RESEARCH Open Access Quantitative trait loci analysis for leg weakness- related traits in a Duroc × Pietrain crossbred population 1 1 1 1 1 Watchara Laenoi , Muhammad Jasim Uddin , Mehmet Ulas Cinar , Christine Große-Brinkhaus , Dawit Tesfaye , 1,2 3 1 1 4 1,5 Elisabeth Jonas , Armin M Scholz , Ernst Tholen , Christian Looft , Klaus Wimmers , Chirawath Phatsara , 1 1 1 1* Heinz Juengst , Helga Sauerwein , Manfred Mielenz and Karl Schellander Abstract Background: Leg weakness issues are a great concern for the pig breeding industry, especially with regard to animal welfare. Traits associated with leg weakness are partly influenced by the genetic background of the animals but the genetic basis of these traits is not yet fully understood. The aim of this study was to identify quantitative trait loci (QTL) affecting leg weakness in pigs. Methods: Three hundred and ten F2 pigs from a Duroc × Pietrain resource population were genotyped using 82 genetic markers. Front and rear legs and feet scores were based on the standard scoring system. Osteochondrosis lesions were