Table 5.
Association analysis between HOXB13 168 bp InDel locus and growth traits of Adult Luxi black-headed ewe.
| Traits | Sample Size | Observed Genotypes (Mean ± SE) | p-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID | DD | |||
| Hip width (cm) | 98 | 18.17 ± 0.84 | 20.64 ± 0.38 | 0.023 |
| Body weight (kg) | 100 | 60.67 ± 4.62 | 64.48 ± 1.44 | 0.373 |
| Body height (cm) | 100 | 67.25 ± 1.18 | 68.72 ± 0.42 | 0.233 |
| Body length (cm) | 100 | 75.58 ± 1.56 | 76.35 ± 0.63 | 0.670 |
| Hip cross height (cm) | 100 | 69.83 ± 1.10 | 69.94 ± 0.38 | 0.920 |
| Chest depth (cm) | 100 | 30.30 ± 0.95 | 33.32 ± 2.70 | 0.682 |
| Chest width (cm) | 100 | 21.64 ± 1.44 | 23.96 ± 0.51 | 0.118 |
| Chest girth (cm) | 100 | 96.42 ± 3.10 | 96.59 ± 0.98 | 0.952 |
| Abdomen circumference (cm) | 100 | 117.92 ± 2.67 | 118.32 ± 0.96 | 0.885 |
| Cannon (bone) circumference (cm) | 100 | 9.08 ± 0.33 | 9.26 ± 0.10 | 0.561 |
Note: The p-value represents the probability that the differences between samples are caused by sampling error.