Evidence that twinning rate in Malpnra sheep is not linked with Booroola fecundity (FecB) gene

Abstract

Malpura sheep were screened for FecB mutation and its possible linkage with twinning if ·any. All ewes were found homozygous non-carrier (FecB-t+) for Booroola mutation; the FeeB gene was present in Malpura sheep but does not carry mutation. Study revealed that twinning in Malpura ewes is not linked with mutation in Booroola fecundity gene.