Myostatin (MYO)

SKU No.  244  |  Catalog No. 

  • Selection tool for management of myostatin genes in beef cattle
  • Allows producers to breed cattle with ideal myostatin status
  • Creates unique marketing opportunities and premium meat quality
  • You can order this item individually or part of a genomic profile below
$25.00 each
$25.00 each
$19.00 each
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Most commonly referred to as “double muscling”, this muscle hypertrophy may result in calves with larger birth weights, therefore causing increased dystocia, but are also known for increased tenderness. Animals are extremely muscled, with abnormally large, wide and rounded rump and thighs with prominent creases between muscles. Possible variants tested include C313Y, nt419, E226X, nt821, E291X, Q204X, D182N, F94L, and S105C.
Specifications
BrandIgenity®
Breeds SupportedAngus (M1), Belgian Blue, Limousin, Piedmontese, Red Angus
SpeciesBovine, Beef
Data ResultsIgenity Beef Dashboard, Igenity Traits and Conditions Report
Turnaround Time3 to 4 weeks

Additional Information

Key:
  • 0 - none of nine variants present
  • 1, (Variant) - one copy of variant present
  • 2, (Variant) - two copies of variant present

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