The wool proteome and fibre characteristics of three distinct genetic ovine breeds from Portugal.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jprot.2020.103853
Abstract: Wool properties and commodity value vary considerably between breeds. In Portugal, three major ovine groups exist: Churros, Bordaleiros and Merinos. This work studies the effect of the ovine genotype on the wool proteome of such… read more here.
Keywords: merino; breeds portugal; keratin associated; ovine ... See more keywords
Cross-sectional study on seroprevalence and risk factor analysis of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis in Kashmir Merino sheep flocks of Central Kashmir valley, India
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DOI: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2020.106266
Abstract: Abstract Kashmir Merino is the fine wool breed developed from cross of native sheep breeds of Kashmir valley (India) and Delain Merino rams (USA). This new breed is very popular in the temperate Himalayan region… read more here.
Keywords: risk; seroprevalence; merino; kashmir merino ... See more keywords
Estimation of genetic parameters for pre-weaning growth traits in Central Anatolian Merino sheep
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DOI: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2021.106319
Abstract: Abstract Quantitative traits such as pre-weaning growth is expressed as a result of combined genetic and environmental effects. The phenotypic expression of those traits in offspring is affected by direct genetic effect and sometimes also… read more here.
Keywords: pre weaning; central anatolian; anatolian merino; merino ... See more keywords
Performance of sheep systems grazing perennial pastures. 3. Fertility, fecundity and lamb survival
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DOI: 10.1071/an18557
Abstract: Management system has the potential to alter the reproductive output of sheep flocks and thereby farm profit. A study was conducted between 2006 and 2010 to evaluate the reproductive performance of four management systems with… read more here.
Keywords: stocking rate; system; merino; fecundity lamb ... See more keywords
Genetic diversity and substructuring of the Hungarian merino sheep breed using microsatellite markers.
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DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2022.2042307
Abstract: The Hungarian Merino sheep breed (Ovis aries) is the most significant animal resource of the Hungarian sheep sector which, unfortunately, has gone through a huge reduction in number during the last decades and became endangered… read more here.
Keywords: hungarian merino; merino sheep; merino; genetic diversity ... See more keywords
Short communication: maternal melatonin implants improve twin Merino lamb survival.
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DOI: 10.1093/jas/skaa344
Abstract: High pre-weaning mortality rates cost the Australian sheep industry an estimated $540 million annually in lost production, with losses significantly greater in twin (≥ 30%) compared with singleton lambs (≥ 10%). Previous intensive studies demonstrated… read more here.
Keywords: merino; lamb survival; melatonin; survival ... See more keywords
Emulating the MERINO randomised control trial using data from an observational cohort and trial of rapid diagnostic (BSI-FOO)
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0268807
Abstract: Objective The aim of this study was to emulate the MERINO trial of piperacillin-tazobactam vs meropenem for the definitive treatment of bloodstream infection (BSI) caused by ceftriaxone-nonsusceptible E coli or Klebsiella spp. Methods Data from… read more here.
Keywords: data observational; bsi; merino; merino trial ... See more keywords
Selection signature analysis and genome-wide divergence of South African Merino breeds from their founders
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DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2022.932272
Abstract: Merino sheep are a breed of choice across the world, popularly kept for their wool and mutton value. They are often reared as a pure breed or used in crossbreeding and are a common component… read more here.
Keywords: breed; merino; african merino; divergence ... See more keywords