Genotypic Effects of b-casein in Milk Composition in Jersey Cows

Authors : Leila Ben Farhat, Amanda Hoarau, Violetta Tóth, Agnes Suli, Kata Sara Labas, Ferid Abidi, Edit Mikó

Pages : 649-654

Doi:10.47115/bsagriculture.1297156

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Publication Date : 2023-11-01

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between the β-casein CSN2 genotypes (A1A1, A1A2, A2A2) and the biochemical characters and fatty acid composition of milk. Twenty-three milk samples from Jersey cows from the same herd from a farm in Hungary were studied. Animals were grouped according to β-casein genotype variants A1A1, A1A2 and A2A2. A1A1 milk had a significantly higher content of monounsaturated fatty acids (P<0.001) and a lower content of saturated fatty acids (<0.001). A2A2 milk had a higher content of polyunsaturated fatty acids (P<0.001) in milk. Moreover, the three varieties of milk show no significant difference for the composition of the polyunsaturated between CSN2 genotypes A1A1, A1A2 and A2A2. Also, no significant differences were observed in physicochemical composition of the milk. Accordingly, selective selection of genotypes with preferred qualities can improve milk and dairy products. In conclusion the fatty acid content the milk could be influenced by CSN2 genotypes A1A1, A1A2 and A2A2.
Keywords : A1 milk, A2 milk, Beta casein, Fatty acid