C - Chemistry – Metallurgy – 12 – Q
Patent
C - Chemistry, Metallurgy
12
Q
C12Q 1/68 (2006.01)
Patent
CA 2103621
ABSTRACT GENETIC MARKER FOR DAIRY CATTLE PRODUCTION SUPERIORITY An assay for determining the presence in bovine genetic material of a genetic marker located on the bovine somatotropin gene indicative of an inheritable trait of increased milk production is provided. The marker is a polymorphism in the gene encoding somatotropin at amino acid position 126 which results in two forms of somatotropin existing in bovine. The assay comprises analyzing a bovine to determine its genotype with respect to the somatotropin gene. Bovine with the desired marker can be selected for inclusion in breeding programs or for milking. The desired marker indicative of superior milk production is dependent upon the breed of cattle. Holstein cattle that are homozygous for the leucine forms of somatotropin are desired. Jersey cattle that are homozygous for the valine form of somatotropin are desired. A kit for performing the assay is also provided.
Collier Robert J.
Hauser Scott D.
Krivi Gwen G.
Lucy Matthew C.
Collier Robert J.
Hauser Scott D.
Krivi Gwen G.
Lucy Matthew C.
Mcfadden Fincham
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