Signatures of Selection From Candidate Gene Polymorphisms Panel in Five Zebu Breeds

Abstract

ABSTRACT The signals of selection using candidate genes polymorphism were studied in five zebu breeds of Mexico. Three loci from GHRH and complementarily Steroyl Co Desaturase F762, Dopamine Beta Hydroxilase 17299, and LEP3272 were identified under selection. Findings depict Zebu selection pressure mainly on Brahman breed resulting in a divergent structure pattern.

Keywords

• Cattle
• population structure
• PCA
• selection signals