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Molecular genetic analysis of foundation stability of pork as a contribution to improve the robustness
Project
Project code: Vergabe-Nr. 07/035.1
Contract period: 01.06.2007
- 31.05.2009
Budget: 87,703 Euro
Purpose of research: Applied research
All commercial pig populations are bred on good growth of valuable cuts within a short fattening period. In contrast to this, the development of bones is considerably slower. The lengthening of the bones ends at approximately three years and the bone structure of the adult skeleton is formed at the age of four years. As a result of weight and muscle forces, severe pressure and shear stress are placed upon the growing bones of young pigs. Without sufficient adaptation of the skeleton to these pressures, this is resulting in abnormal growth and development of the joints, leading to osteochondrosis and arthrosis. These diseases are related to pain, leg weakness, and gait disturbances, which influence the well-being of the animals. The goal of this project is to develop a picture on the molecular background of these diseases. The main objectives are to identify chromosomal regions, which are involved in the development of exterior traits of the front and rear legs in pigs, to identify chromosomal regions which are involved in the development of osteochondrosis and arthrosis in pigs.
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Subjects
- Animal health
