k-Casein gene frequencies support subdivision and historical origin of Argentine Creole cattle

Golijow, C.D.; Giovambattista, G.; Poli, M.; Dulout, F.N.; Lojo, M.M.

doi:10.1590/S0100-84551996000400008

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Gene frequencies at the k-casein locus were estimated in six different herds (N = 180) of Argentinean Creole cattle. The results showed a strong influence of subdivision and independent evolution on the divergence of the observed gene frequencies. These results suggest that the population structure of these herds favor the maintenance of polymorphism, which is of crucial importance for the long-time survival of populations.

k-Casein; Argentine Creole cattle

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k-Casein gene frequencies support subdivision and historical origin of Argentine Creole cattle

C.D. Golijow; G. Giovambattista; M. Poli; F.N. Dulout; M.M. Lojo

Centro de Investigaciones en Genética Básica y Aplicada (CIGEBA). Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, UNLP. 60 y 118 s/n. 1900 La Plata, Argentina. Fax: 54 21 211799. Send correspondence to C.D.G.

ABSTRACT

Gene frequencies at the k-casein locus were estimated in six different herds (N = 180) of Argentinean Creole cattle. The results showed a strong influence of subdivision and independent evolution on the divergence of the observed gene frequencies. These results suggest that the population structure of these herds favor the maintenance of polymorphism, which is of crucial importance for the long-time survival of populations.

Keywords:k-Casein; Argentine Creole cattle.

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Nei, M. (1987). Molecular Evolutionary Genetics. Columbia University Press Ed., New York. pp. 512.
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Poli, M.A. and Antonini, A.G. (1991). Genetic structure of milk proteins in Argentinean Holstein and Argentinean Creole Cattle. Hereditas 115: 177-182.
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[1] Agrawala, P.L., Wagner, V.A. and Geldermann, H. (1992). Sex determination and milk protein genotyping of preimplantation stage bovine embryos using multiplex PCR. Theriogenology 38: 969-978.

[2] Baker, A.C.M. and Manwell, C. (1980). Chemical classification of cattle. I. Breed groups. Anim. Blood Groups Biochem. Genet. 11: 127-150.

[3] Boland, M.J., Hill, J.P. and Creamer, L.K. (1992). Genetic manipulation of milk proteins and its consequences for the dairy industry. Aust. Biotechnol. 26: 355-360.

[4] Crow, J.F. and Kimura, M. (1970). Distribution of gene frequencies in populations. In: An Introduction to Population Genetics Theory. Burgess Publishing Company, Alpha Editions, Minneapolis, USA, pp. 433-478.

[5] Damiani, G., Levéziel, H., Martin, P., Leone, P., Pilla, F., Caccio, S. and Sgaramella, V. (1990). Characterization of bovine casein genes by means of the polymerase chain reaction. XXIIth International Conference on Animal Genetics, East-Lansing. USA. 25-31 August 1990, Abstract 2.1.4.

[6] Denicourt, D., Sabour, M.P. and Mcallister, A.J. (1990). Detection of bovine K-Casein genomic variants by the the polymerase chain reaction method. Anim. Genet. 21: 215-216.

[7] Eigel, W.N., Butler, J.E., Ernstrom, C.A., Farrell Jr., H.M., Harwalkar, V.R., Jenness, R. and Whitney, R. Mcl. (1984). Nomenclature of proteins of cow's milk: Fifth revision. J. Dairy Sci. 67: 1599-1631.

[8] Gilberti, H. (1961). Historia Económica de la Ganadería Argentina. Hyspamérica. Solar/Hachette, Buenos Aires, Argentina, pp. 10-13.

[9] Guglielmone, A.A., Mangold, A.J., Aguirre, D.H., Bermúdez, A.C. and Gaido, A.B. (1991). Comparación de la raza criolla con otros biotipos bovinos respecto al parasitismo por Boophilus microplus e infecciones naturales de Babesia bovis, Babesia bigemina y Anaplasma marginale. In: Ganado Bovino Criollo (Asoc. Criad. Criol. Argent., eds.). Orientación Gráfica Editora, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tomo 2, pp. 1-6.

[10] Hansen, E.W. (1994). Ganadería Bovina de Raza Criolla en el Noroeste Argentino. Universidad Nacional de Jujuy, San Salvador de Jujuy, Argentina, pp. 150.

[11] Jenness, R., Larson, B.L., Mcmeekin, T.L., Swanson, A.M., Whitnah, C.H. and Whitney, R. Mcl. (1956). Nomenclature of the proteins of bovine milk. J. Dairy Sci. 39: 536.

[12] Montoya, A. (1984). Como Evolucionó la Ganadería en la Época del Virreinato. Plus Ultra Ed., Buenos Aires, Argentina, pp. 220.

[13] Nei, M. (1987). Molecular Evolutionary Genetics. Columbia University Press Ed., New York. pp. 512.

[14] Pinder, S.J., Perryb, N.; Skidmore, C.J. and Savva, D. (1991). Analysis of polymorphism in the bovine casein gene by use of the polymerase chain reaction. Anim. Genet. 22: 11-20.

[15] Poli, M.A. and Antonini, A.G. (1991). Genetic structure of milk proteins in Argentinean Holstein and Argentinean Creole Cattle. Hereditas 115: 177-182.

[16] Primo, A.T. (1992). El ganado bovino ibérico en las Américas: Quinientos años después. Arch. Zootec. (extra): 421-432.

[17] Rabasa, C.E. (1993). Comportamiento comparativo del ganado Criollo. In: Ganado Bovino Criollo (Asoc. Criad. Criol. Argent., eds.). Orientación Gráfica Editora, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tomo 3, pp. 14-17.

[18] Rogne, S., Lien, S., Vegarud, G., Steine, T., Langsrud, T. and Aleström, P. (1989). A method for K-casein genotyping of bulls. Anim. Genet. 20: 317-321.

[19] Sambrook, J., Fritsch, E.F. and Maniatis, T. (1989). Molecular Cloning: A Laboratory Manual. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, Cold Spring Harbor, NY, pp 1626.

[20] Whitney, R. Mcl., Brunner, J.R., Ebner, K.E., Farrell Jr., H.M., Josephson, R.V., Morr, C.V. and Swaisgood, H.E. (1976). Nomenclature of the proteins of cow's milk: Fourth revision. J. Dairy Sci. 59: 795.

[21] Wright, S. (1931). Evolution in Mendelian populations. Genetics 16: 97-159.

[22] Zar, J.H. (1984). Biostatistical Analysis. Prentice-Hall Inc., Englewood Cliffs, NJ, USA, pp. 718.

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