Disclosed herein are novel alleles characterized by polymorphisms in the CAST gene. The alleles may be used to genetically type animals. In a preferred embodiment, the alleles may be used as markers for animal meat quality and/or growth. Methods for identifying such markers, and methods of screening animals to determine those more likely to produce desired meat quality and/or growth and preferably selecting those animals for future breeding pursposes are also disclosed.
申请公布号
WO03060151(A2)
申请公布日期
2003.07.24
申请号
WO2003US00502
申请日期
2003.01.09
申请人
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.;ROTHSCHILD, MAX, F.;CIOBANU, DANIEL, C.