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Identification of fat and lean phenotypes in chickens using molecular markers

US7666590B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 16, 2004
Grant dateFeb 23, 2010
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Expiry dateJun 24, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q2600/172
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides methods of screening chickens to determine those more likely to have a lean or fat phenotype. The invention also provides methods of screening chickens to identify a polymorphism associated with a fat or lean phenotype.

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