Three novel simple sequence repeats (SSRs) identified by MALDI-TOF-MS method were associated with backfat in pig.
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DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2021.2009845
Abstract: Backfat trait is an important economic trait and highly heritable, but difficult to evaluate. Thus, it is of great significance to explore optimal backfat thickness of pigs by using marker-assisted selection (MAS) to speed up… read more here.
Keywords: qinghai bamei; pig; associated backfat; backfat ... See more keywords
Design of a low-density SNP panel for intramuscular fat content and fatty acid composition of backfat in free-range Iberian pigs
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DOI: 10.1093/jas/skad079
Abstract: Abstract Intramuscular fat (IMF) content and fatty acids (FA) profile determine important sensory and technological characteristics of the meat, being interesting traits to be included in breeding programs for Iberian pig. In a previous study,… read more here.
Keywords: backfat; imf content; panel; snp ... See more keywords
PSV-23 Effects of different fat sources and vitamin E levels on tissue tocopherol concentration, antioxidant status, and fatty acid composition in the backfat of pigs grown to 150 kg
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DOI: 10.1093/jas/skz122.354
Abstract: The study objective was to assess the contribution of fat source and vitamin E (VE) supplementation on tissue tocopherol concentration, antioxidant status, and fatty acid composition in the backfat of pigs at heavy slaughter weight… read more here.
Keywords: tocopherol concentration; backfat; acid composition; fatty acid ... See more keywords
Differences in gene expression profiles for subcutaneous adipose, liver, and skeletal muscle tissues between Meishan and Landrace pigs with different backfat thicknesses
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0204135
Abstract: Backfat thickness is one of the most important traits of commercially raised pigs. Meishan pigs are renowned for having thicker backfat than Landrace pigs. To examine the genetic factors responsible for the differences, we first… read more here.
Keywords: backfat; muscle; gene expression; muscle tissues ... See more keywords
Fine Mapping of a Major Backfat QTL Reveals a Causal Regulatory Variant Affecting the CCND2 Gene
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DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2022.871516
Abstract: Backfat is an important trait in pork production, and it has been included in the breeding objectives of genetic companies for decades. Although adipose tissue is a good energy storage, excessive fat results in reduced… read more here.
Keywords: ccnd2 gene; regulatory variant; qtl region; backfat ... See more keywords
Effects of Backfat Thickness on Oxidative Stress and Inflammation of Placenta in Large White Pigs
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DOI: 10.3390/vetsci9060302
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of the backfat thickness of sows on reproductive performance and on lipid metabolism, oxidative stress, and inflammation. At farrowing, 60 sows were assigned to three… read more here.
Keywords: inflammation; oxidative stress; backfat thickness; backfat ... See more keywords