whole genome resequencing in Hu sheep

Rib eye area is one of the important indexes to evaluate carcass quality. But the genetic gain of rib eye area remains sluggish. Most breeding methods of rib eye area are conventional that will lead to a large generation interval, reduced breeding efficiency. And few studies on its genetic mechanism have been reported. The new way of breeding will gradually transform the problem of rib eye area in breeding with the development of genomics in recents year. This research estimated the genetic potential of rib eye area. And we sought to provide useful candidate genes for the genetic improvement of rib eye area using whole genome sequencing analysis in Hu sheep.