TABLE 2.
Parameter | Score for sampling methoda |
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Rumen | Buccal OM | Buccal PG | Buccal SD | |
Ease of sample collection | + | +++ | + | +++ |
Ease of storage | + | +++ | +++ | + |
Cost of materials (kits) | +++ | + | + | +++ |
Preparation for DNA extraction | + | + | +++ | +++ |
DNA yield | +++ | ++ | + | + |
Total score (score/total possible) | 9/15 | 10/15 | 9/15 | 11/15 |
+++, very good; ++, good; +, to be improved or inefficient.