Distribution of Transferrin, Albumin, Post-Albumin, Amylase, and Haemoglobin Genotypes in Droughtmaster Cattle

Abstract

Three hundred and sixty-one cows from two herds of Droughtmaster beef cattle, representing three cattle pOp'ulations, were typed for five protein polymorphisms. The gene frequencies for the transferrin, post-albumin, and haemoglobin polymorphisms did not differ between the three populations. The gene frequencies for the albumin and amylase polymorphisms were consistent in two populations (classified and non-classified breeders) in one herd, but the frequencies differed significantly in the two herds.