Genetics of Coat Color and Fiber Production Traits in Llamas and Alpacas

Overview

Journal Anim Front

Publisher Oxford University Press

Date 2022 Aug 17

PMID 35974792

Authors

Melina Anello

Maria Silvana Daverio

Florencia Di Rocco

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