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Boar taint through the eyes of genetics: A comparison of the Czech indigenous pig breed and commercial breeds in four gene polymorphisms related to skatole and androstenone levels

Authors

FALK Lenka BARTOŇOVÁ Petra VRTKOVÁ Irena BARTOŇOVÁ Petra

Year of publication 2023
Type Article in Periodical
Magazine / Source Acta Veterinaria Brno
MU Faculty or unit

Faculty of Science

Citation
Web https://doi.org/10.2754/avb202392020181
Doi http://dx.doi.org/10.2754/avb202392020181
Keywords Swine; gene resource; genotyping; genetic markers
Description The study focused on pure pig breeds and their comparison in the genotypes of the CYP2E1, TEAD3, HSD3B, and CYB5A genes associated with skatole and androstenone. The research examined four common commercial breeds (Large White, Landrace, Pietrain, Duroc) and compared them with the original Czech autochthonous Přeštice Black Pied breed, which is also classified as a gene source, with the breed being highlighted for its meat quality. The research shows that there are differences between purebred individuals. Due to breeding programs, genotyping of breeding boars and sows is not only possible but also relevant.

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