Extension of the method to verify meat from traditional cattle and pig breeds using SNP DNA markers - Research finder

Abstract:: A previous project (Q01130) designed conduct R&D for DNA breed identification tool for the authentication of traditional breed meat products in the UK. The project was largely successful, delivering a single assay based on SNP DNA markers that is capable of distinguishing twelve breeds of pig and authenticating three out of four target cattle breeds. The aim this supplementary project was to extend the breed reference data to cover Traditional Hereford cattle and Hampshire pig
PubYear:: 2012
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FundingBody:: UK Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Contractor:: Trace Wildlife Forensics Network Ltd
ProjCode:: FA0112
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Type:: Research: Laboratory Based
OpenAccess:: Yes
URL:: https://randd.defra.gov.uk/ProjectDetails?ProjectID=17961
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