Polymorphism of the αs1-casein, κ-casein and β-lactoglobulin genes in the Hungarian milk goat

The type and frequency of goat milk protein alleles have not yet been studied in Hungary. Here we report the initial, partial characterization of allelic polymorphisms of alpha s1-, kappa-casein and beta-lactoglobulin genes in a herd of Hungarian Milk Goat based on published RFLP-PCR and AS-PCR methods. Experiments are in progress to confirm and extend the caprine milk protein genotype data and to evaluate its influence on milk quality.