A Novel 22-bp InDel Within FGF7 Gene Is Significantly Associated With Growth Traits in Goat

    October 2023 in “ Animal Biotechnology ”
    Xianfeng Wu, Yuan Liu, Yinggang Wang … Wenyang Li
    Studysummary This study found that a 22-bp InDel polymorphism in the FGF7 gene was significantly associated with growth traits in goats, with genotypes ID and/or II linked to better growth compared to genotype DD, indicating its potential as a molecular marker in breeding programs.
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