PIC Takes Lead in Testing for Profit-Robbing Reciprocal Translocations
GLOBAL - Reciprocal translocations (RTs) are chromosomal rearrangements that lead to the development of genetically ‘unbalanced’ sperm cells that can result in a significant economic impact over the life of a boar with this genetic mutation. Research has indicated RTs to be the root cause of probably 50 per cent of hypoprolific boar problems.
22 March 2011
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