Iowa State University Research Foundation Inc

Pig Improvement Company Uk, Limited

Daniel C Ciobanu

Max F Rothschild

Graham Stuart Plastow

Massoud Malek

Graham Plastow

Disclosed herein are novel alleles characterized by polymorphisms in the CAST gene. The alleles may be used to genetically type animals. In a preferred embodiment, the alleles may be used as markers for animal meat quality and/or growth. Methods for identifying such markers, and methods of screening animals to determine those more likely to produce desired meat quality and/or growth and preferably selecting those animals for future breeding purposes are also disclosed.

Calpastatin (CAST) alleles

Disclosed herein are genetic markers for animal meat quality and reproductive efficiency, methods for identifying such markers, and methods of screening animals to determine those more likely to produce larger litters and/or better meat quality and preferably selecting those animals for future breeding purposes. The markers are based upon the presence or absence of certain polymorphisms in the PRKAG3 gene.

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Ames, IA, United States of America

Daniel C Ciobanu