Investigation of SNPs in BMP15 and GDF9 genes in "Çepni" and "Of" sheep in the Black Sea region of Turkey

Sheep fertility genes have been studied in Turkey for many years. But so far it cannot be said that a satisfactory result has achieved terms of the number detected polymorphisms on genes. Exhibiting genetic structure local gene resources adapted to particular region is very important sustainability, conservation and breeding studies, other issues such as profitability. Therefore, primary aim this study was investigate single nucleotide (SNPs) BMP15 GDF9 two new Turkish sheep breeds, Çepni Of. DNA sequencing performed identify SNPs both Of sheep. One novel SNP (T755C) five known (c471C > T (G2), c477 G A (G3), c721 (G4), c978 (G5), c994 (G6)) gene, total six were identified. breeds showed highly polymorphic examined. This finding shows these great potential future association studies. As conclusion, findings first should examined more convincing results, especially litter size native Turkey.