Abstract: The present invention relates to a genetic marker used to distinguish amongst animals a trait for milk producing capabilities or muscular beef producing capabilities, said genetic marker comprising a mutation in a fragment of a Pit-1 gene. After digestion with a restriction endonuclease, three allele patterns are observed, the fully digested pattern being indicative of a trait for muscularity in said animal, while the intermediate digested / nondigested pattern or the nondigested pattern being indicative of a milk producing trait in said animal. A process and kit using this genetic marker is also disclosed.

Abstract: A peptide construct including all or part of the sequence between positions 104 and 113 of growth hormone GH, or a homologous sequence cross-reactive therewith, is disclosed. The peptide fragment is covalently bonded to a transporter peptide and/or an adjuvant, and is capable of having an in vivo potentiating effect on the biological activity of said growth hormone.

Abstract: The invention concerns a genetic marker used to distinguish amongst animals a trait for milk producing capabilities or meat producing capabilities said genetic marker comprising a mutation in a fragment of a Pit-1 gene wherein three patterns of alleles are observed in which one of said allele patterns was fully mutated and being indicative of a trait of muscularity in said animal, while the two other allelic patterns, one being mutated and non/mutated, the other being non-mutated/non-mutated being indicative of a milk producing trait in said animal.