Identification of SNP markers for canine mammary gland tumours in females based on a genome-wide association study – preliminary results

Abstract

The development of genetic research over recent decades has enabled the discovery of new genetic markers, such as single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). This, as well as the full sequencing of the dog genome, has enabled genome-wide association studies (GWAS) to be used in the search for genetic causes of canine mammary tumours (CMTs).

Keywords

• dogs
• canine mammary tumours
• genetic marker
• genome-wide association studies
• snp