Genome-wide association study for methane emission traits in Danish Holstein cattle. 2022

C I V Manzanilla-Pech, and G F Difford, and G Sahana, and H Romé, and P Løvendahl, and J Lassen
Center for Quantitative Genetics and Genomics, Aarhus University, Blichers Alle 20, 8830 Tjele, Denmark. Electronic address: coralia.manzanilla@qgg.au.dk.

Selecting for lower methane emitting cows requires insight into the most biologically relevant phenotypes for methane emission, which are close to the breeding goal. Several methane phenotypes have been suggested over the last decade. However, the (dis)similarity of their underlying genetic architecture and correlation structures are poorly understood. Therefore, the objective of this study was to test association of SNP and genomic regions through GWAS on 8 CH4 emission traits in Danish Holstein cattle. The traits studied were methane concentration (MeC; ppm), methane production (MeP ; g/d), 2 definitions of residual methane (RMETc and RMETp: MeC and MeP regressed on metabolic body weight and energy-corrected milk, respectively), 2 definitions of methane intensity (MeI; MeIc = MeC/ECM and MeIp = MeP/ECM); 2 definitions of methane yield per kilogram of dry matter intake (MeY; MeYc = MeC/dry matter intake and MeYp = MeP/dry matter intake). A total of 1,962 cows with genotypes (Illumina BovineSNP50 Chip or Eurogenomic custom SNP chip) and repeated records of the above-mentioned 8 methane traits were analyzed. Strong associations were found with 3 traits (MeC, MeP, and MeYc) on chromosome 13 and with 5 traits (MeC, MeP, MeIp, MeYp, and MeYc) on chromosome 26. For MeIc, MeIp, RMETc, MeYc, and MeYp, some suggestive association signals were identified on chromosome 1. Genomic segments of 1 Mbp (n = 2,525) were tested for their association with these traits, which identified between 33 to 54 significantly associated regions. In a pairwise comparison, MeC and MeP were the traits that shared the highest number of significant segments (17). The same trend was observed when comparing SNP significantly associated with the traits MeC and MeP shared from 23 to 25 SNP (most of which were located in chromosomes 11, 13, and 26). Based on our results on GWAS and genetic correlations, we conclude that MeC is (genetically) more closely linked to MeP than any of the other methane traits analyzed.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007774 Lactation The processes of milk secretion by the maternal MAMMARY GLANDS after PARTURITION. The proliferation of the mammary glandular tissue, milk synthesis, and milk expulsion or let down are regulated by the interactions of several hormones including ESTRADIOL; PROGESTERONE; PROLACTIN; and OXYTOCIN. Lactation, Prolonged,Milk Secretion,Lactations, Prolonged,Milk Secretions,Prolonged Lactation,Prolonged Lactations
D008697 Methane The simplest saturated hydrocarbon. It is a colorless, flammable gas, slightly soluble in water. It is one of the chief constituents of natural gas and is formed in the decomposition of organic matter. (Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed)
D008892 Milk The off-white liquid secreted by the mammary glands of humans and other mammals. It contains proteins, sugar, lipids, vitamins, and minerals. Cow Milk,Cow's Milk,Milk, Cow,Milk, Cow's
D010641 Phenotype The outward appearance of the individual. It is the product of interactions between genes, and between the GENOTYPE and the environment. Phenotypes
D002417 Cattle Domesticated bovine animals of the genus Bos, usually kept on a farm or ranch and used for the production of meat or dairy products or for heavy labor. Beef Cow,Bos grunniens,Bos indicus,Bos indicus Cattle,Bos taurus,Cow,Cow, Domestic,Dairy Cow,Holstein Cow,Indicine Cattle,Taurine Cattle,Taurus Cattle,Yak,Zebu,Beef Cows,Bos indicus Cattles,Cattle, Bos indicus,Cattle, Indicine,Cattle, Taurine,Cattle, Taurus,Cattles, Bos indicus,Cattles, Indicine,Cattles, Taurine,Cattles, Taurus,Cow, Beef,Cow, Dairy,Cow, Holstein,Cows,Dairy Cows,Domestic Cow,Domestic Cows,Indicine Cattles,Taurine Cattles,Taurus Cattles,Yaks,Zebus
D003718 Denmark A country in northern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea and the North Sea. The capital is Copenhagen. Faeroe Islands,Faroe Islands
D004032 Diet Regular course of eating and drinking adopted by a person or animal. Diets
D005260 Female Females
D000818 Animals Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA. Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D055106 Genome-Wide Association Study An analysis comparing the allele frequencies of all available (or a whole GENOME representative set of) polymorphic markers to identify gene candidates or quantitative trait loci associated with a specific organism trait or specific disease or condition. Genome Wide Association Analysis,Genome Wide Association Study,GWA Study,Genome Wide Association Scan,Genome Wide Association Studies,Whole Genome Association Analysis,Whole Genome Association Study,Association Studies, Genome-Wide,Association Study, Genome-Wide,GWA Studies,Genome-Wide Association Studies,Studies, GWA,Studies, Genome-Wide Association,Study, GWA,Study, Genome-Wide Association

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