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SNP-based parentage in an Australian Cattle Industries context: Does one size fit all? (#101)

Russell E Lyons 1 , Sarah Buttsworth 1 , Deanne Waine 1 , Matthew Kelly 2
  1. School of Veterinary Science, The University of Queensland, Gaton, QLD, Australia
  2. Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation, Centre for Animal Science, The University of Queensland, Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia

SUMMARY

Globally, there is a growing trend away from microsatellites or short tandem repeats (STRs) to single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPS) on the basis of perceived advantages of the newer biallelic markers for genetic identification, traceability and assessment of parentage. However, the transition from microsatellites to SNP is not as simple as many would like to believe. The following study highlights unique problems faced in adapting low cost SNP-based assays to meet Australian breeds and breeding systems. Ways to maximise the successful pedigree assignment using existing data and through better communication with breeders are also discussed.

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