Single nucleotide polymorphism markers and their applications for cattle production in selective breeding: A review for meat production traits https://doi.org/10.12982/VIS.2026.020
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The United Nations projects the global population to reach 8.7 billion by 2030 and 10.2 billion by 2050, intensifying the demand for sustainable food security. Cattle, a cornerstone of meat production, critical to meeting this challenge. Advances in livestock genomics have revolutionized selective breeding by integrating single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) into marker-assisted selection (MAS) and genomic selection. This review synthesizes the role of SNP markers in enhancing economically important growth trait related to meat production across Bos taurus, Bos indicus, and other indigenous cattle breeds. We examine SNP discovery methods, such as genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and high-throughput genotyping, and their application in identifying key genes associated with the trait. Emerging technologies, such as CRISPR-based editing guided by SNP data, are also explored. By addressing research gaps, particularly in indigenous breeds, this review highlights SNPs’ potential to optimize cattle production and advance global food security.
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