Sheep gene insights could help farmers
Story Date: 9/19/2017

 

Source: MORNING AG CLIPS, 9/18/17

Fresh insights into the genetic code of sheep could aid breeding programmes to improve their health and productivity.
Scientists have mapped which genes are turned on and off in the different tissues and organs in a sheep’s body.
Their findings shed new light on the animal’s complex biology, including insight into the function of genes linked to immunity and meat quality.

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