DNA markers for litter size
US6410227B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 12, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q2600/156
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods for screening pigs to determine which are more likely to produce larger litters and/or are less likely to produce larger litters are provided, based on identification of OPN alleles present in a sample of pig genomic DNA. Kits for use in such methods are also provided.
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