PorcineSNP60 DNA Analysis Kits

The PorcineSNP60 BeadChip features 62,163 evenly spaced probes offering comprehensive coverage of the porcine genome. The BeadChip was developed through Illumina's iSelect program in collaboration with leading porcine researchers from both US and International Universities and Research Institutes including Iowa State University, the University of Illinois, Cambridge University, and Wageningen University.

The Porcine SNP Chip Consortium made the final selection of the highest quality markers from more than 510,000 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), after combining novel discovered SNPs with several other existing databases and study results.

The panel was optimized using multiple criteria for marker selection, including minor allele frequency determined from representative sample sequencing, allele count, quality score, spacing, location, and validation status. More than 43,000 SNPs on the final panel were discovered using deep sequencing with the Illumina Genome Analyzer.

The BeadChip offers more than sufficient SNP density for genome-wide association studies and other applications such as genome-wide selection, determination of genetic merit, identification of quantitative trait loci, and comparative genetic studies.

This 12-sample BeadChip presents a cost-effective and high-quality solution for interrogating genetic variation in multiple porcine breeds, including Duroc, Landrace, Pietran, and Large White.