Genetic and genomic characterization of vulva size traits in Yorkshire and Landrace gilts.
Flor-Anita CorredorLeticia P SanglardRichard J LeachJason W RossAileen F KeatingNicola Vergara Lopes SerãoPublished in: BMC genetics (2020)
Our findings suggest that VS traits are heritable in Landrace and Yorkshire gilts. Genomic analyses show that major QTL control these traits, and they differ between breed. Genomic information can be used to increase genetic gains for these traits in gilts. Additional research must be done to validate the GWAS and genomic prediction results reported in our study.