Genetic variability of 10 microsatellite markers in the characterization of Brazilian Nellore cattle (Bos indicus)

AUTOR(ES)

Cervini, Marcelo, Henrique-Silva, Flávio, Mortari, Norma, Matheucci Jr, Euclides

FONTE

Genetics and Molecular Biology

DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

2006

RESUMO

We assessed the polymorphism of 10 microsatellites in Brazilian Nellore cattle (Bos indicus) using a commercial multiplex system. Allele frequencies, polymorphism information content, heterozygosity and exclusion probability were calculated. Allele frequencies revealed that in the sample analyzed the markers were not equally polymorphic. The exclusion probabilities and the polymorphism information content of some loci in Nellore cattle were lower than in Bos taurus breeds. When all the microsatellites were considered the combined exclusion probability was 0.9989. This multiplex analysis can contribute toward pedigree information, adequate genetic improvements and breeding programs.

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