New QTL's on chromosomes X, 2, 6 and 7 of pigs

摘要

The present invention relates to the field of breeding domestic animals, particularly pigs. In particular, it relates to genotypic and/or phenotypic traits that need to be selected for in-breeding animals or animals intended for slaughter. The invention provides for the use of well-defined imprinted and x-linked markers for quality directed crossbreeding in pig breeding programs, in particular the use of new QTL's or markers on chromosomes X, 2, 6 and 7 of pigs is provided.