Genetic analysis in sheep using hypervariable DNA probes

I.F. Hermans; G.K. Chambers; T.W. Jordan

Victoria University, Wellington

Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. 1990, 50: 465-466

Hypervariable DNA probes can be used to detect a series of polymorphic markers that are stably inherited and potentially useful in genetic analysis. We have determined the amount of informative polymorphism that would be revealed by these probes if genetic crosses were to be created within and between flocks of Romney sheep selected for resistance and susceptibility to facial eczema.

Keywords: NZSAPAB; Hypervariable DNA; genetic analysis; sheep; facial eczema; polymorphism

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