Development of novel microsatellite markers to analyze the genetic structure of dog populations in Taiwan.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Alongside the rise of animal-protection awareness in Taiwan, the public has been paying more attention to dog genetic deficiencies due to inbreeding in the pet market. The goal of this study was to isolate novel microsatellite markers for monitoring the genetic structure of domestic dog populations in Taiwan.

Methods

A total of 113 DNA samples from three dog breeds-beagles (BEs), bichons (BIs), and schnauzers (SCs)-were used in subsequent polymorphic tests applying the 14 novel microsatellite markers that were isolated in this study.

Results

The results showed that the high level of genetic diversity observed in these novel microsatellite markers provided strong discriminatory power. The estimated probability of identity (P(ID)) and the probability of identi

SUBMITTER: Lai FY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9449399 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature