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Comparison of microsatellite and single nucleotide polymorphism markers for the genetic analysis of a Galloway cattle population.
Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences - 1 Jan 2000
Herráeza David López, Schäfer Holger, Mosner Jörn, Fries Hans-Rudolf, Wink Michael
Abstract excerpt
Highly informative genetic markers are essential for efficient management of cattle populations, as well as for food safety. After a decade of domination by microsatellite markers, a new type of genetic marker, single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP), has recently appeared on the scene. In the present study, the exclusion power of both kinds of markers with regards to individual identification and parental analysis...
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