RIABNM - Division of Animal Breeding - Genetics Research Group

The group is involved in population genetic studies, where genetic status of breeds or farms are investigated. Based on reliable phenotypic data and whole genome screens or candidate gene approach, traits and genotype association studies are performed. There are ongoing genome-wide association screenings i.) to survey different breeds, ii.) to check association among economically important traits (for example: litter size, meat characteristics) and genetic background in different species. We can screen for proper parentage information or for allele distribution of economically important genes. Species which were investigated up to now: pig, sheep, cattle and horse. Involved breeds were Mangalitza, Large White, Landrace, Duroc, Hampshire, Pietrain, Hungarian Grey, Hungarian Fleckvieh, Racka, Merino, Lacaune, Ile de France, etc. Molecular markers used to achieve above mentioned goals are microsatellites and/or single nucleotide polymorphisms.