Database of cattle candidate genes and genetic markers for milk production and mastitis.

ABSTRACT: A cattle database of candidate genes and genetic markers for milk production and mastitis has been developed to provide an integrated research tool incorporating different types of information supporting a genomic approach to study lactation, udder development and health. The database contains 943 genes and genetic markers involved in mammary gland development and function, representing candidates for further functional studies. The candidate loci were drawn on a genetic map to reveal positional overlaps. For identification of candidate loci, data from seven different research approaches were exploited: (i) gene knockouts or transgenes in mice that result in specific phenotypes associated with mammary gland (143 loci); (ii) cattle QTL for milk production (344) and mastitis related traits (

SUBMITTER: Ogorevc J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2779988 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature