Prediction of the halothane (Hal) genotypes by means of linked marker loci (Phi, Po2, Pgd) in Quebec Landrace pigs

Can J Vet Res. 1990 Oct;54(4):397-9.

Abstract

Quebec Landrace pigs (n = 896) were halothane tested and blood samples were taken for the determination of Phi, Po2 and Pgd phenotypes. The incidence of the halothane positive pigs was 5.3%. The frequencies of the favorable alleles PhiA, Po2S and PdgA were respectively 29.2%, 39.6% and 64.4%. The highest linkage disequilibrium was found between Hal-Phi (0.0606) followed by Hal-Pgd (0.0428) and Hal-Po2 (-0.0308). Alleles PhiB, PgdB and Po2F were associated respectively with 97%, 81% and 74% of Haln haplotypes. It was concluded that a selection in order to increase the favorable marker loci PhiA and PgdA would reduce the Haln frequency in Quebec Landrace pigs.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alleles
  • Animals
  • Gene Frequency
  • Genetic Linkage*
  • Genetic Markers*
  • Halothane / adverse effects*
  • Haplotypes
  • Incidence
  • Linkage Disequilibrium
  • Malignant Hyperthermia / etiology
  • Malignant Hyperthermia / genetics
  • Malignant Hyperthermia / veterinary*
  • Swine
  • Swine Diseases / genetics*

Substances

  • Genetic Markers
  • Halothane