First calves from gene diagnosed embryos born

Originally from: Farmtalking
                        
Organisation:MTT Agrifood Research Finland

Results from quantitative trait gene mapping (QTL) have been utilised for the first time in the selection of bovine embryos. The genotypes of two genes affecting milk yield and composition have been analysed from pre-implantation embryo biopsies. The first four female calves with known milk production genotypes were recently born at the experimental herd of MTT Agrifood Research Finland, Jokioinen.

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