Association of an EGFLAM non‐synonymous polymorphism with marbling in Limousin cattle

Abstract Marbling is one of the most important beef quality traits. An association between a non‐synonymous variant located in EGFLAM (EGF‐like fibronectin and laminin G) and marbling in Hanwoo cattle has recently been published. We therefore investigated the association between this SNP (rs109436056 SNP) and marbling in Limousin cattle. A total of 355 animals were phenotyped for marbling and genotyped for this SNP. Significant association ( p < 0.05) was observed, in which genotype CC exhibited higher marbling. This SNP could be used for the genetic improvement of marbling in Limousin cattle.