The Relationship Between Body Weight and Growth Hormone Gene Polymorphism in Indigenous Turkeys of Nigeria
Mercy O. Oso, Mabel O. Akinyemi, Osamede H. Osaiyuwu, Olarenwaju B. Morenikeji, Oluwatobi E. Fijabi, Michael O. Adeosun, Ibilola A. Shobanke, Kayode M. Ewuola, Temidayo E. Koledafe, Oluwaseyi E. Oso & Geofrey I. Nwokorie · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2024
The candidate gene approach is a valuable tool for improving breeding programs, particularly in poultry, by identifying traits for enhanced production performance. This study investigates the growth hormone (GH) gene as a potential determinant of body weight in Nigerian indigenou...
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10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i72560