Genomic prediction of bone strength in laying hens using different sources of information

Genomic prediction of bone strength in laying hens using different sources of information

Bone damage in laying hens remains a significant welfare concern in the egg industry. Breeding companies rely on selective cross-breeding of purebred birds to produce commercial hybrids, which farmers raise for table-egg production. Genomic prediction is a potential tool to improve bone quality in l...

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Main Authors: M. Sallam, H. Wall, P.W. Wilson, B. Andersson, M. Schmutz, C. Benavides, M. Checa, E. Sanchez‑Rodriguez, A.B. Rodriguez‑Navarro, A. Kindmark, I.C. Dunn, D‑J. de Koning, M. Johnsson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-03-01
Series:Animal
Subjects:
Cage-free
Crossbred
Furnished cages
Multitrait
Purebred
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731125000357
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