Table 1. Examples of non-deletional α-gene mutations and effect on expression or protein structure. General principle of gene regulationType of mutationMechanismExamplesEffect mRNA processing Donor-acceptor site mutations Intron retention, frame shift and premature stop, reduction in mRNA output HBA2:...
Flocks with low wether retention rates have benefits half that of flocks that retain most wethers to 6 years of age. AI with purchased semen also provides benefits to risk management for owners of commercial flocks who wish to breed their own replacement flock rams....