Characterization of the Casein Gene Complex in West African Goats and Description of a New [alpha]^sub s1^-Casein Polymorphism

From: Journal of Dairy Science | Date: June 1, 2007| Author: Chessa, S; Chiatti, F; Et al; Rignanese, D; Caroli, A | Copyright information

ABSTRACT

The analysis of casein polymorphisms was carried out in West Africa goat populations: Red Sokoto (n = 57), West African Dwarf Nigeria (n = 27), West African Dwarf Cameroon (n = 39), and Borno (n = 37). The 4 casein genes α^sub s1^ (CSN1S1), β (CSN2), α^sub s2^ (CSN1S2), and κ (CSN3) were typed at the DNA level. No null alleles were found in any of the genes analyzed. A PCR single-strand conformation polymorphism method was implemented for the identification...

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