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Journal of Animal Science, Vol 79, Issue 7 1757-1762, Copyright © 2001 by American Society of Animal Science

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Association of a genetic marker with blood serum insulin-like growth factor-I concentration and growth traits in Angus cattle

W. Ge, M. E. Davis, H. C. Hines, K. M. Irvin and R. C. Simmen
Department of Animal Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus 43210-1095, USA.

The objective of this research was to evaluate a biallelic genetic marker identified in the first promoter region of the bovine IGF-I gene. The point mutation was identified as a T-to-C transition by sequencing the polymorphic fragments. A PCR-RFLP procedure was developed for determining the marker genotypes. Marker genotypes were determined for 760 Angus calves from divergent lines that were created by selection for high or low serum IGF-I concentration (allele A: 63.9%, B: 36.1%). Data were analyzed using the multiple-trait derivative-free restricted maximum likelihood computer programs with animal models. The full animal model included fixed effects of marker genotype, birth year, season of birth, sex, age of dam, and selection line; random effects of animal, maternal genetic, and maternal permanent environmental effects; and a covariate for age of calf. Traits analyzed included blood serum IGF-I concentrations on d 28, 42, and 56 of the postweaning test, mean IGF-I concentration, birth weight, weaning weight, on-test weight, off-test weight, off-test hip height, postweaning gain, and weight gain during the 20-d period immediately after weaning. Results from the analysis across selection lines showed a significant association of the BB genotype with higher weight gain during the first 20 d after weaning and a slight dominance effect of the marker on postweaning gain. Analysis within the low IGF-I line also showed a significant association of the BB genotype with higher weight gain during the first 20 d after weaning and with on-test weight, although analysis within the high IGF-I line did not show any significant association. The associated effects of the marker need to be verified in other cattle populations.


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