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A comprehensive analysis of the effects of DGAT1 K232A polymorphism on milk production and fertility traits in Holstein Friesian and Jersey cows reared in Türkiye
Sena Ardicli
Department of Genetics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Bursa Uludag University, 16059 Bursa, Türkiye
Department of Genetics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Bursa Uludag University, 16059 Bursa, Türkiye
Ertugrul Kul
Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Kirsehir Ahi Evran, 40200 Kırşehir, Türkiye
Samet Hasan Abaci
Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ondokuz Mayis, 55139 Samsun, Türkiye
Eser Kemal Gurcan
Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Namik Kemal, 59030 Tekirdağ, Türkiye
Soner Cankaya
Department of Sport Management, Faculty of Yasar Doğu Sport Sciences, University of Ondokuz Mayis, 55139 Samsun, Türkiye
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Short summary
DGAT1 influences milk yield and quality. Prior studies had limitations: small sample sizes, no environmental effects, and poor lactation records. Our study of 1104 Holstein Friesian and Jersey cows used polymerase chain reaction–restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) and Sanger sequencing for genotyping. We evaluate genotypic and allelic frequencies, population genetics, and phenotypic effects. Our findings offer more reliable interpretations at both phenotypic and genotypic levels.
DGAT1 influences milk yield and quality. Prior studies had limitations: small sample sizes, no...