To illustrate the recent progress in genetic breeding of Jiaxian red cattle, the author summarized the relationship of gene polymorphism with growth traits, as well as the genetic variation with growth trait. Related data suggested that crossbreeding with Rad Angus could improve the meat quality and the weight of good cuts; crossbreeding with Charlotte cattle could enhance the beef quality. The author also exhibited that several genes such as ZAG, IGF2, DCAT2, CLPG, and AQP7 were candidates for assistant breeding of growth traits. The sixth exon of POU1F1 showed polymorphism of Hinf I enzyme digestion, and the gene type BB could serve as gene for assistant breeding of growth traits. On the other hand, 84 bp deletion inside the seventh intron of SREBP-1c might had the same potential for that purpose. |