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SYDNEY: Australian scientists have begun work on a A$15 million ($8.1 millions) project to track down the gene that produces the meatiest lamb chops. The sheep genomics project, which will study what sheep genes do and identify gene markers for desired characteristics, will also have the potential to identify parasite-resistant sheep, better disease tests and controls and deliver meatier lambs. Funded by A$3 millions a year in producer levies and matching federal government money, the five-year project is expected to produce the first full map of the sheep genome. ``The potential return to industry from basic research in this area of functional genomics is enormous,'' Meat & Livestock Australia's southern production research manager, Hutton Oddy, said in a statement. The project will search for genes that determine muscle traits, meat quality and resistance to parasites and disease. It will also work on reproductive technologies to improve lamb survival and weaning percentages, Mr. Oddy said.
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