Genetic diversity and population structure of three native cattle populations in Mozambique
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DOI: 10.1007/s11250-021-02562-0
Abstract: In the present work, the population diversity and structure of three populations of native Mozambican cattle were studied, to develop knowledge that is required for sound conservation and genetic improvement programs of these genetic resources.… read more here.
Keywords: diversity; cattle populations; population structure; structure three ... See more keywords
Modeling Boran cattle populations under climate change and varying carrying capacity
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecolmodel.2017.03.009
Abstract: Cattle populations in semiarid rangelands are currently facing severe threats due to erratic rainfall and increasing drought frequencies, leading to poor vegetation quality and a consecutive cattle population decline. However, little is known about how… read more here.
Keywords: drought; boran cattle; cattle populations; carrying capacity ... See more keywords
Single nucleotide polymorphisms within exon four of the prolactin gene and their effect on milk traits in cattle populations of Ethiopia.
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DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2023.2176867
Abstract: Bovine prolactin (PRL) gene is essential for the initiation and maintenance of lactation and exerts multiple effects on mammary alveoli to promote the synthesis and secretion of major components of milk. The objectives of this… read more here.
Keywords: traits cattle; cattle populations; single nucleotide; milk ... See more keywords
Genome-wide assessment of diversity and differentiation between original and modern Brown cattle populations.
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DOI: 10.1111/age.13019
Abstract: Identifying genomic regions involved in the differences between breeds can provide information on genes that are under the influence of both artificial and natural selection. The aim of this study was to assess the genetic… read more here.
Keywords: diversity differentiation; modern brown; cattle populations; differentiation ... See more keywords
A systematic review with meta‐analysis of heritability estimates for temperament‐related traits in beef and dairy cattle populations
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DOI: 10.1111/jbg.12874
Abstract: Abstract Temperament (docility) is a key breeding goal in the cattle industry due to its direct relationship with animal welfare, cattle handler's safety and animal productivity. Over the past six decades, numerous studies have reported… read more here.
Keywords: temperament related; cattle populations; analysis; heritability ... See more keywords
High throughput analysis of MHC class I and class II diversity of Zambian indigenous cattle populations
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DOI: 10.1111/tan.14976
Abstract: The classical MHC class I and class II molecules play key roles in determining the antigenic‐specificity of CD8+ and CD4+ T‐cell responses—as such characterisation of the repertoire of MHCI and MHCII allelic diversity is fundamental… read more here.
Keywords: mhc class; class class; cattle populations; class ... See more keywords
The patterns of admixture, divergence, and ancestry of African cattle populations determined from genome-wide SNP data
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DOI: 10.1186/s12864-020-07270-x
Abstract: Background Humpless Bos taurus cattle are one of the earliest domestic cattle in Africa, followed by the arrival of humped Bos indicus cattle. The diverse indigenous cattle breeds of Africa are derived from these migrations,… read more here.
Keywords: bos indicus; african bos; admixture; cattle populations ... See more keywords
Genomic inbreeding and runs of homozygosity analysis of indigenous cattle populations in southern China
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0271718
Abstract: Runs of homozygosity (ROH) are continuous homozygous segments from the common ancestor of parents. Evaluating ROH pattern can help to understand inbreeding level and genetic basis of important traits. In this study, three representative cattle… read more here.
Keywords: genes related; roh; cattle populations; homozygosity ... See more keywords
Study on intestinal microbial communities of three different cattle populations on Qinghai-Tibet Plateau
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0312314
Abstract: The Tibetan cattle, indispensable·animals on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, have become a focal point for the region’s economic development. As such, the hybridization of these cattle has been recognized as a pivotal strategy to enhance the… read more here.
Keywords: local cattle; tibet plateau; cattle populations; qinghai tibet ... See more keywords
Genetic polymorphisms of the 5’ untranslated regions of the HSP70 gene in Indonesian cattle populations
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DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2022.168-172
Abstract: Abstract Background and Aim: Heat shock proteins (HSPs) are a group of proteins that play a significant role in protecting cells against cellular stress. HSP70 is a conserved, sensitive, and abundant gene associated with heat… read more here.
Keywords: gene; untranslated regions; polymorphisms untranslated; genetic polymorphisms ... See more keywords
An overview of fasciolosis in human and cattle populations in New Valley, Egypt
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DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2025.1572946
Abstract: Introduction Fascioliasis, a significant global zoonotic disease caused by trematode parasites of the genus Fasciola, affects various livestock species. Aim This study aimed to identify demographic, epidemiological, clinical manifestations, pathological, and genetic characteristics in New… read more here.
Keywords: human cattle; cattle populations; valley egypt; fascioliasis ... See more keywords