Genetic test for blue egg laying gene

[WhisperingOaks]

I found a place that will genotype the whole chicken for $700 & also found that the blue eggshell is caused by an EAV-HP insertion that promotes the expression of SLCO1B3 gene in the uterus (shell gland) of the oviduct in chicken. So I am in the process of trying to ding someone that can test for just that gene. Maybe someone with a lab already set up with the basic equipment? Setup looks to price out around $10000...darn it.

 

[WhisperingOaks]

Here is the article title:
An EAV-HP Insertion in 5′ Flanking Region of SLCO1B3 Causes Blue Eggshell in the Chicken
It talks about how they did it- so it has been done.

 

[scottcaddy]

Here is the article title:
An EAV-HP Insertion in 5′ Flanking Region of SLCO1B3 Causes Blue Eggshell in the Chicken
It talks about how they did it- so it has been done.

Thanks for this info
Hoping maybe more people can/will chime in also!
Scott