Important genes affecting fibre production in animals: A review
AMBREEN HAMADANI,
NAZIR A GANAI,
MUBASHIR ALI RATHER
et al.
Abstract:The realignment of the production profile to respond to demanding market signals is one of the most important challenges that an animal breeders face today. Animal fibre being a significant contributor to the agricultural economy needs special attention. This is especially true for sheep and goats where fibre production can account for as much as 20% of the total gross income. It is therefore necessary to gain a better insight into the genes governing wool traits. Gene mapping studies have identified some chro… Show more
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