Genetic markers for identifying bovine carriers of dwarfism in cattle, particularly Angus cattle is described. The methods and taste-modifying kits can improve patient compliance, and thus, efficacy of the preparation. The method includes exposing the deoxyribonucleic acid to alkaline conditions, and contacting the deoxyribonucleic acid to the object or substrate. The first analog filter operates at a sample rate greater than the respective symbol rate of the first substream.