Restriction fragment length polymorphism of bovine growth hormone gene intron 3 and its association with testis biometry traits in Iranian Holstein bull

Abstract

suggested that sire was a significant source of variation (P < 0.001) in all traits. The CC genotype resulted in a significant increase in ATP (p < 0.0223), ATW (p < 0.0544) traits. These results indicate that new molecular markers associated with sperm quality traits can be used in marker-assisted selection in bulls.