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The Effects of DGATI-K232A Gene Polymorphisms on Milk Performance Traits in Simmental Cattle

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Growing world population, scientists aim to achieve high-yielding products by using new techniques and methods in the fields of food, agriculture, and livestock. The aim of this study is to identify the DGAT/K232A gene polymorphism for Enhancing Performance Characteristics in Simmental cattle and to use it in breeding programs. DGAT/K232A gene polymorphism was analyzed by RFLP method in 70 Simmental cattle using CfrI restriction enzyme. The frequency of the K allele was found 0.77, while A allele was 0.23. The distribution of DGAT1-K232A genotype frequencies in the breed was not balanced (p<0.05). No significant relationship was found between DGAT1/K232Agene polymorphisms and milk yield due to the small number of samples.

Source: Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology

DOI: 10.24925/turjaf.v12i12.2508-2513.6961

Authors: Zeynep Sönmez, Hamiye Ünal, Sinan Kopuzlu

Institution: Atatürk University

Language: English

Topic: Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock

Subfield: Genetics

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $25