Genetic Polymorphism of α-Lactalbumin and Lactoferrin and Their Relationship with Milkfat in West African Dwarf Goat
| dc.contributor.author | Akinyemi, M.O. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Osaiyuwu, O.H. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Ogunsola, O.O. | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-05-29T10:11:58Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2018 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Milk samples of 39 lactating West African Dwarf does in selected households in Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State were analyzed to study the genetic polymorphism of α-lactalbumin and lactoferrin and their effect on milk fat content. Genetic variants of milk protein were detected by cellulose acetate electrophoresis; milk samples were processed to remove fat prior to analysis. The interpretation of electrophoretic migrations revealed the presence of two alleles in each locus studied. The two alleles A and B controlled three genotypes: AA, AB and BB. Homozygous genotypes AA and BB at the α-Lactalbumin locus was observed in 17 and 5 individuals representing 42.5% and 12.5% respectively and 11 and 6 individuals representing 27.5% and 15% at the lactoferrin locus. No significant effect on milk fat content was observed for the two loci studied. | |
| dc.identifier.issn | 2394-1081 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://repository.ui.edu.ng/handle/123456789/10779 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.subject | Goat | |
| dc.subject | Milk | |
| dc.subject | Lactalbumin | |
| dc.subject | Lactoferrin | |
| dc.subject | Polymorphism | |
| dc.title | Genetic Polymorphism of α-Lactalbumin and Lactoferrin and Their Relationship with Milkfat in West African Dwarf Goat | |
| dc.type | Article |