DNA MARKERS FOR FEED EFFICIENCY IN CATTLE

摘要

The present invention provides genetic polymorphisms and methods for identifying said genetic polymorphisms associated with feed efficiency in cattle, as well as kits for identifying said polymorphisms in beef cattle. The invention also provides methods of predicting the feed efficiency of beef in a head of cattle based on the presence of a hapblock conferring feed efficiency. In other embodiments, the invention provides methods of determining a breeding value for a head of cattle involving detection of such polymorphisms.