The present invention provides methods for predicting feed efficiency in animals by correlating the association of mitochondrial function with feed efficiency. In one embodiment, the invention provides a method for determining feed efficiency comprising comparing proteins patterns and activity levels with antibody interaction of proteins associated with mitochondrial function and feed efficiency. In an alternative embodiment, the present invention also provides methods for predicting feed efficiency in animals by identifying animals having genetic mutations or polymorphisms that are associated with mitochondrial function and feed efficiency.
本发明提供了通过线粒体功能与饲料效率的关联预测动物饲料效率的方法。在一个实施方案中,本发明提供了一种确定饲料效率的方法,包括比较与线粒体功能和饲料效率相关的蛋白质模式和活性
水平与
抗体相互作用。在另一个实施方案中,本发明还提供了通过鉴定具有与线粒体功能和饲料效率相关的
基因突变或多态性的动物来预测动物饲料效率的方法。