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Method for determining the sex of birds

US5679514A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 27, 1994
Grant dateOct 21, 1997
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Expiry dateMay 27, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q2600/156
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention pertains to a method for determining nucleotides of a bird's W specific chromosome. The method comprises the steps of (a) obtaining a DNA sequence which includes the W specific chromosome from the bird. Then, there is the step of identifying nucleotides of the DNA sequence of the W specific chromosome. The present invention also pertains to a method of determining a sex of a bird, and a method of determining genetic relatedness between two birds. The present invention also pertains to a method for identifying a bird. Moreover, the present invention pertains to a method for determining predictive pairing for the genetic diversity of two birds. In another embodiment, the present invention pertains to a method for determining reproductive competence of a bird. In yet another embodiment, the present invention pertains to a method for predicting reproductive output of two or more birds. The present invention also pertains to a method for determining nucleotides of a bird's W specific chromosome. The method comprises the step of obtaining biological material of the bird. Then, there is the step of introducing a desired microsatellite probe to the biological material…

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