Prolactin receptor gene as a genetic marker for increased litter size in animals
US7081335B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 6, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 25, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q2600/124
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed herein are genetic markers for animal litter size, methods for identifying such markers, and methods of screening animals to determine those more likely to produce larger litters and preferably selecting those animals for future breeding purposes. The markers are based upon the presence or absence of certain polymorphisms in the prolactin receptor gene.
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