Genome-wide association study on abdomen depth, head width, hip width, and withers height in native cattle of Guilan (Bos indicus).

ABSTRACT: Native breeds in any country are a national capital, and their preservation is of great importance. Native Cattle of Guilan (NCG) is one of the few pure native breeds in Iran and the West Asia region. During the last decade, NCG population has decreased by more than 40%. This study aimed to identify significant single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and candidate genes associated with meat production traits in NCG using a genome-wide association study (GWAS). The blood and hair samples were collected from 72 NCG individuals and genotyped using the Illumina Bovine SNP50 chip. The results of the genomic scan showed that several SNPs were associated with abdominal depth, head width, hip width, and withers height in NCG. Several candidate genes were identified, including multiple epidermal gro

SUBMITTER: Jourshari MG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10437930 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature