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Genome Mapping and Genomics in Domestic Animals

Part of the book series: Genome Mapping and Genomics in Animals ((MAPPANIMAL,volume 3))

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The development of a genome map for sheep (Ovis aries) has greatly advanced the identification of genetic regions influencing and controlling traits in this species. Other ovine genomic resources available for researchers include radiation hybrid panels, large-insert genomic libraries, large-scale sequencing projects, and most recently, the virtual sheep genome, a whole-genome physical map orientated against the human, dog, and cow genome assemblies. To advance the identification of genes controlling important phenotypes in sheep, development of the comparative maps should continue. Complete sequencing and annotation of the ovine genome will further facilitate studies in sheep, other livestock species, and humans.

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    Christopher A. Bidwel

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    Jill F. Maddox

  3. Department of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 220 Edward R. Madigan Laboratory, 1201 West Gregory Drive, Urbana, IL, 61801, USA

    Jon E. Beever

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Bidwel, C.A., Cockett, N.E., Maddox, J.F., Beever, J.E. (2009). Sheep. In: Cockett, N.E., Kole, C. (eds) Genome Mapping and Genomics in Domestic Animals. Genome Mapping and Genomics in Animals, vol 3. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-73835-0_3

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