GENETIC MARKERS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING SWINE GENETICS

摘要

The present invention provides compositions and methods useful for determining an animal's genotype and selecting animals having a desired genotype. Embodiments of the invention also provide analytical kits that may be used to determine an animal's genotype. Furthermore, the present invention provides methods for improving desirable animal traits including improved growth, enhanced body composition, improved meat color, and improved meat quality using genetic markers. The invention also provides methods for allocating animals for predetermined uses, for picking potential parent animals for breeding, and for producing progeny animals. The instant invention also provides methods for identifying associations between single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and phenotypic traits.