@conference {40272,
	title = {Feasibility of intensive artificial insemination programmes using natural oestrus subsequent to synchronisation with CIDR-G in Merino ewes},
	booktitle = {Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	volume = {50},
	year = {1990},
	month = {Jan},
	pages = {493-494},
	publisher = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	organization = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	abstract = {Genetic variation among 7 sheep breeds was investigated using 10  DNA probes. No significant differences were observed between Romneys,  Coopworths and Perendales at any of the loci examined. Significant  variation was observed between Romney related breeds and Merinos at  several loci. At the haemoglobin locus (Hb), a probe which appears to  detect alleles coding for HbA and/or HbB as classified by protein  electrophoresis, failed to detect alleles in all samples. The missing  allele appeared predominant in Texel DNA samples, but was also seen in  Romneys, Coopworths and Merinos. A new allele was detected in Texel DNA  with a probe coding for the Beta subunit of follicle-stimulating hormone  (FSH-Beta). This allele was observed at a high frequency in the Texel  population and may be Texel specific. Similarity of allele frequencies  between the Gotlands and Finns at many loci suggests that these two  breeds may be related. Texels and Merinos do not appear to be closely  related to any of the breeds studied.  },
	issn = {1176-5283},
	author = {van Reenen GM}
}
