Unravelling the genetic architecture of persistence in production, quality, and efficiency traits in laying hens at late production stages
Quentin Berger, Nicolas Bédère, Sandrine Lagarrigue, Thierry Burlot, Pascal L. Leroy, Thierry Tribout, Tatiana Zerjal
The paper analyzes trait persistence in laying hens from 70 to 92 weeks, identifying traits with stable genetic variance and those requiring alternative selection strategies.
bioRxiv · Feb 26, 2025 · PreprintGenetics