Genome-Wide Association Study Reveals Candidate Genes Associated With Body Weight and Wool Traits in Ordos Fine-Wool Sheep

    August 2026 in “ Frontiers in Veterinary Science ”
    Lifei Zhang, Ying Gu, Xiaolong He … Shaoyin Fu
    Studysummary This study identified 22 genetic loci potentially linked to body weight and wool traits in Ordos fine-wool sheep, highlighting six candidate genes that could be pivotal in understanding and improving these economically important characteristics.
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