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Functional SNP panel for parentage assessment and assignment in worldwide goat breeds
- Source :
- Genetics Selection Evolution, Vol 50, Iss 1, Pp 1-7 (2018)
- Publication Year :
- 2018
- Publisher :
- BMC, 2018.
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Abstract
- Abstract Background International standard panels of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) have replaced microsatellites in several species for parentage assessment and assignment (PA) purposes. However, such a resource is still lacking in goats. The application of a cheap tool for PA would help the management of goat populations by improving the reliability of pedigree registration and, consequently, allow a better implementation of breeding schemes or conservation programs. Results Using data from the current GoatSNP50 chip, starting from a worldwide dataset of more than 4000 animals belonging to more than 140 breeds and populations from the AdaptMap initiative, we selected a panel of 195 SNPs. The assignment rate of this panel was up to 100% on an additional dataset that included 2000 Alpine and Saanen animals and highly related candidate sires. Conclusions In this study, we defined a highly informative SNP panel, which will be publicly available to worldwide breeders and laboratories. Its development on such a large number of breeds and populations, together with validation on a second set of cosmopolitan breeds, makes it a promising and important genomic tool for the goat species.
- Subjects :
- Animal culture
SF1-1100
Genetics
QH426-470
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- German, English, French
- ISSN :
- 12979686
- Volume :
- 50
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Genetics Selection Evolution
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.0108245e24344d78a9a5a155de613045
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12711-018-0423-9