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J. Anim. Sci. 2002. 80:2334-2339
© 2002 American Society of Animal Science

Examination of the relationship between the estrogen receptor gene and reproductive traits in swine1,2

B. J. Isler3,*, K. M. Irvin*, S. M. Neal{dagger}, S. J. Moeller* and M. E. Davis*

* Department of Animal Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus 43210 and and {dagger} Agricultural Technical Institute, The Ohio State University, Wooster 44691

3 Correspondence:
Room 1, Animal Sciences Building, 2029 Fyffe Rd. (phone: (614) 292-6407; fax: (614) 292-2929; E-mail:
isler.12{at}osu.edu).

The relationship between estrogen receptor (ESR) genotype and reproductive traits in a population of Yorkshire, Large White, and crossbred animals was studied. Reproductive tract and litter data were analyzed for associations with ESR genotype, parity, and breed. Forty-six Yorkshire, 31 Large White, and 70 crossbred females from the above population were mated to Hampshire boars and slaughtered at 75 d of gestation. Data collected included ovulation rate, uterine horn length, number of fetuses, fetal weight, uterine weight, number of mummies, fetal sex, fetal placement, fetal survival, and fetal space. Data were analyzed using a model that included the fixed effects of ESR genotype, breed, parity, and all significant two-way interactions. Litter data representing 212 litter records were analyzed in a model that included the fixed effects of ESR genotype of dam, parity, farrowing month, dam breed, sire breed, and all significant two-way interactions. The ESR genotype was significantly associated with the total litter weight of piglets born and total litter weight of piglets born alive. Dams with the AA genotype had significantly (P = 0.04) heavier litters at birth (14.44 ± 0.36 kg) than dams with the BB genotype (13.43 ± 0.47 kg). Ovulation rate was significantly (P < 0.05) different between animals of parity 1 (17.22 ± 0.41) and parity >= 3 (19.92 ± 0.85). Significant breed effects were observed for fetal weight, with purebred Large White animals having a greater fetal weight per horn (3,909 ± 114 g) than purebred Yorkshire animals (3,553 ± 92 g). Notable, but nonsignificant, trends with respect to ESR genotype were also observed for number of piglets alive at weaning and total litter weight at weaning. The ESR gene is positively associated with several previously uninvestigated reproductive traits.

Key Words: Estrogen Receptors • Genetic Markers • Pigs • Reproductive Traits






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