Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of genotyping for selecting an animal with a desired trait such as the level monounsaturated fats in muscle tissue, the types and/or ratio of different monounsaturated fats in muscle tissue, marbling, carcass weight, meat quality, speed of finishing, feedlot efficiency and/or consumer preference. In particular the invention relates to methods of selecting an animal with a desired trait by analysing the M-RIP, NT5M and/or TCAP genes for one or more polymorphisms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of genotyping for selecting an animal with a desired trait such as the level monounsaturated fats in muscle tissue, the types and/or ratio of different monounsaturated fats in muscle tissue, marbling, carcass weight, meat quality, speed of finishing, feedlot efficiency and/or consumer preference. In particular the invention relates to methods of selecting an animal with a desired trait by analysing the M-RIP, NT5M and/or TCAP genes for one or more polymorphisms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of genotyping for selecting an animal with a desired trait such as the level monounsaturated fats in muscle tissue, the types and/or ratio of different monounsaturated fats in muscle tissue, marbling, carcass weight, meat quality, speed of finishing, feedlot efficiency and/or consumer preference. In particular the invention relates to methods of selecting an animal with a desired trait by analysing the M-RIP, NT5M and/or TCAP genes for one or more polymorphisms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of genotyping for selecting an animal with a desired trait such as the level of monounsaturated fats in muscle tissue, the types and/or ratio of different monounsaturated fats in muscle tissue, marbling, carcass weight, meat quality, speed of finishing, feedlot efficiency and/or consumer preference. In particular the invention relates to methods of selecting an animal with a desired trait by analyzing the M-RIP, NT5M and/or TCAP genes for one or more polymorphisms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of genotyping for selecting an animal with a desired trait such as the level monounsaturated fats in muscle tissue, the types and/or ratio of different monounsaturated fats in muscle tissue, marbling, carcass weight, meat quality, speed of finishing, feedlot efficiency and/or consumer preference. In particular the invention relates to methods of selecting an animal with a desired trait by analysing the M-RIP, NT5M and/or TCAP genes for one or more polymorphisms.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for genetic analysis of DNA sequences containing complementary duplicons which are duplicated and linked DNA sequences separated by an intermediate sequence. Furthermore, the invention relates to the Bidirectional Amplification of Complementary Duplicons (BACD) using a single primer. The amplification of complementary duplicons can be used for a variety of purposes such as, determining the species from which a genomic DNA sample is derived, or used as a marker for a trait of interest. Also provided are methods for analyzing large datasets which can be used to identify primers useful for the genomic analysis methods of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the identification of haplospecific geometric elements (HGEs) in a multigene cluster comprising genes encoding complement control proteins. The present invention also relates to methods of performing genomic matching techniques (GMT) which enables the identification of HGEs of a duplicated region within a haplotype block. HGEs identified using the methods of the invention can also be analysed to determine if they are markers for a trait of interest such as a disease trait. Furthermore, the present invention relates to methods of determining an individual's susceptibility or predisposition to age-related macular degeneration, recurrent spontaneous abortion, Sjögren's Syndrome and/or psoriasis vulgaris by analysing the genotype of the individual within a multigene cluster comprising genes encoding complement control proteins.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for genetic analysis of DNA sequences containing complementary duplicons which are duplicated and linked DNA sequences separated by an intermediate sequence. Furthermore, the invention relates to the Bidirectional Amplification of Complementary Duplicons (BACD) using a single primer. The amplification of complementary duplicons can be used for a variety of purposes such as, but not limited to, determining the species from which a sample comprising genomic DNA is derived, or used as a marker for a trait of interest. Also provided are means for analysing large datasets which can be used to identify primers useful for the genetic analysis methods of the invention.