Genetic variants associated with two major bovine milk fatty acids offer opportunities to breed for altered milk fat composition

Although bovine milk is regarded as healthy and nutritious, its high content of saturated fatty acids (FA) may be harmful to cardiovascular health. Palmitic acid (C16:0) is the predominant saturated FA in milk...

Source: Genetics Selection Evolution - May 26, 2022 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Tim Martin Knutsen, Hanne Gro Olsen, Isaya Appelesy Ketto, Kristil Kindem Sundsaasen, Achim Kohler, Valeria Tafintseva, Morten Svendsen, Matthew Peter Kent and Sigbj ørn Lien Tags: Research Article Source Type: research