Whole-genome resequencing reveals candidate genes associated with milk production trait in Guanzhong dairy goats

In this study, we sequenced the whole genomes of 20 Guanzhong dairy goats, 10 of which had high milk yield (HM) and 10 of which had low milk yield (LM). We detected candidate signatures of selection in HM goats using Fst and π-ratio statistics and identified several candidate genes including ANPEP, ADRA1A and PRKG1 associated with milk production. Our results provide the basis for molecular breeding of milk production traits in Guanzhong dairy goats.PMID:38093616 | DOI:10.1111/age.13380
Source: Animal Genetics - Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Source Type: research