Screening for Inverdale (FecXI) Mutation in BMP15 Gene in Prolific Turkish Awassi Sheep

In the early 1980s, by determination of Boorola gene (FecB) in Booroola sheep with high ovulation rate, there has been a great interest for identification genes that are responsible prolificacy and their use breeding programs. The mutation occurred Bone morphogenetic protein 15 (BMP15), protein-1B (BMPR-1B) Growth differentiation factor 9 (GDF9) have found to increase rate. Additionally some others known exist based on expressed inheritance patterns although location mutations yet be found. BMP15 gene, almost same phenotypic expression eight distinct recognized, among them Hanna (FecXH) Inverdale (FecXI) were identified first Romney New Zealand. X-linked dominant sterility homozygous females modes gene. A total 88 prolific Awassi screened presence FecXI was not any tested.