prolificacy
high fertility, a lot of offspring
- sheep and swine only
FecB gene
Autosomal inheritance on 6th chromosome
Codes for BMPR-1B (bone morphogenic protein receptor)
In hetero- and homozygotes: decrease inhibition of 17-B estradiol secretion in granulose cells during follicle growth and maturation = polyovulation, multiple births and increased litter sizes
Selective FHS modulator
Extra effect in homozygotes
Dominant and positive dose effect: homozygotes have higher litter sizes etc
FecX gene
X-linked inheritance
BMP-15
Effect only in heterozygotes: plyovulation, multiple births
Dominant and effect in homozygotes: homozygotes become sterile and unfertile