Characterisation of Ovine KRTAP19-3 and Its Impact on Wool Traits in Chinese Tan Sheep

    September 2024 in “ Animals ”
    Lingrong Bai, Huitong Zhou, Jinzhong Tao, Jon G. H. Hickford
    Studysummary In this study, researchers identified six unique genetic variants of a sheep gene, KRTAP19-3, with specific variants linked to changes in wool fibre traits, such as increased fibre diameter variability, suggesting these genetic differences affect wool characteristics in Chinese Tan sheep.
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