Evaluation of SNP Genotyping in Alpacas Using the Bovine HD Genotyping Beadchip.

ABSTRACT: Alpacas are one of four South American Camelid species living in the highlands of the Andes. Production of alpaca fiber contributes to the economy of the region and the livelihood of many rural families. Fiber quantity and quality are important and in need of a modern breeding program based on genomic selection to accelerate genetic gain. To achieve this is necessary to discover enough molecular markers, single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in particular, to provide genome coverage and facilitate genome wide association studies to fiber production characteristics. The aim of this study was to discover alpaca SNPs by genotyping forty alpaca DNA samples using the BovineHD Genotyping Beadchip. Data analysis was performed with GenomeStudio (Illumina) software. Because different filters and t

SUBMITTER: More M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6492526 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature