Detection of the FecTT Mutation of Growth Differentiation Factor 9 Gene in Goats
The aim of the study was to detect the distribution of FecTT mutation of growth differentiation factor 9(GDF9) gene in Jining Grey, Guizhou White, Dazu Black, Shannan White, Gulin Ma, Matou, Boer, Chengdu Ma, Saanen Dairy, Wendeng Dairy, Banjiao, Jintang Black, Guanzhong Dairy, Chuandong White, Angora, Liaoning Cashmere and Inner Mongolia Cashmere goats by PCR-RFLP. The results indicated that the FecTT mutation of GDF9 gene was not detected in seventeen goat breeds tested. The FecTT mutation of GDF9 gene that had significant effect on fecundity of Thoka sheep might be have no significant effect on fecundity of the above seventeen goat breeds.