Patents Assigned to Kvaegavlsforeningen Dansire
  • Calving Characteristics
    Publication number: 20090181386
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for determining calving characteristics in bovine subjects, wherein calving characteristics comprise stillbirth, calving difficulty and calf size at birth, which are all economically important factors. In particular, the method of the invention involves identification of genetic markers and/or Quantitative Trait Locus (QTL) for the determination of calving characteristics in a bovine subject. The determination of calving characteristics involves resolution of the specific microsatellite status. Furthermore, the invention relates to a diagnostic kit for detection of genetic marker(s) associated with calving characteristics. The method and kit of the present invention can be applied for selection of bovine subjects for breeding purposes. Thus, the invention provides a method of genetically selecting bovine subjects with calving characteristics that will yield cows less prone to stillbirth, calving difficulties and undesired calf size at birth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2007
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Applicants: KVAEGAVLSFORENINGEN DANSIRE, AARHUS UNIVERSITET
    Inventors: Mogens Sandø Lund, Christian Bendixen, Helle Jensen, Bo Thomsen, Peter Sørensen, Søren Svendsen, Vivi Hunnicke Nielsen, Bente Flügel Majgren, Bernt Guldbrandtsen, Jørn Rind Thomasen
  • Udder Health Characteristics
    Publication number: 20090176224
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for determining udder health characteristics in bovine subjects, wherein udder health characteristics comprise sub-clinical and clinical mastitis. In particular, the method of the invention involves identification of genetic markers and/or Quantitative Trait Locus (QTL) for the determination of udder health characteristics in a bovine subject. The determination of udder health characteristics involves resolution of the specific microsatellite status. Furthermore, the invention relates to a diagnostic kit for detection of genetic marker(s) associated with udder health. The method and kit of the present invention can be applied for selection of bovine subjects for breeding purposes. Thus, the invention provides a method of genetically selecting bovine subjects with udder health characteristics that will yield cows less prone to mastitis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2007
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Applicant: KVAEGAVLSFORENINGEN DANSIRE
    Inventors: Mogens Sando Lund, Christian Bendixen, Helle Jensen, Bo Thomsen, Peter Sorensen, Soren Svendsen, Bart Albert Johannes Buitenhuis, Vivi Hunnicke Nielsen, Bente Flugel Majgren, Bernt Guldbrandsten, Jorn Rind Thomasen
  • Genetic test for the identification of carriers of complex vertebral malformations in cattle
    Patent number: 7094544
    Abstract: Genetic markets for identifying bovine carriers of complex vertebral malformation (CVM) disease gene are described. The genetic markers, including the microsatellite markers BM4129, INRAA003, BMS2790, ILSTS029, INRA123, BM220, HUJ246, BMS862, BMS937, BL1048, BMS2095 and BMS1266 and the bovine SLC35A3 gene, are located on bovine chromosome BTA3. The G/T polymorphism at position 559 of the bovine SLC35A3 gene is identified as being causative and diagnostic for CVM in cattle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignees: Danmarks Jordbrugsforskning, Kvaegavlsforeningen Dansire
    Inventors: Christian Bendixen, Søren Svendsen, Helle Jensen, Frank Panitz, Anders Aasberg, Lars-Erik Holm, Per Horn, Anette Høj, Bo Thomsen, Mette Jeppesen, Hunnicke Vivi Nielsen, Marck Jonker