The prediction of single nucleotide polymorphisms and their utilization in mapping traits and determining population structure in production animals

CHAPTER 1. GENERAL INTRODUCTION Introduction Thesis Organization Literature Review References CHAPTER 2. SNP DISCOVERY IN LITOPENAEUS VANNAMEI WITH A NEW COMPUTATIONAL PIPELINE Summary Article Acknowledgements References CHAPTER 3. MINING ESTS TO DETERMINE THE USEFULNESS OF SNPS ACROSS SHRIMP SPECIES Abstract Introduction Materials and Methods Results and Discussion Acknowledgements References CHAPTER 4. USE OF SNP GENOTYPING TO DETERMINE PEDIGREE AND BREED COMPOSITION OF DAIRY CATTLE IN KENYA Summary Introduction Materials and Methods Results Discussion Acknowledgements References CHAPTER 5. POLYDACTYL INHERITANCE IN THE PIG Abstract Introduction Materials and Methods ix