The mule duck, an interspecific hybrid obtained by crossing Common duck (Anas Platyrhynchos) females with Muscovy (Cairina moschata) drakes, is widely used for fatty liver production. The purpose of the present study is to detect and map single and pleitropic QTL segregating in the Common duck species, having an influence on the expression of traits in their overfed mule ducks offspring. To thi...