Identification of genes associated with litter size combining genomic approaches in Luzhong mutton sheep.
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DOI: 10.1111/age.13078
Abstract: Litter size is one of the most important reproductive traits of sheep, which has pronounced effects on the profit of husbandry enterprises and enthusiasm of breeders. Despite the importance of litter size, the underlying genetic… read more here.
Keywords: luzhong mutton; litter size; size; mutton sheep ... See more keywords
Influence of dietary slow‐release urea on growth performance, organ development and serum biochemical parameters of mutton sheep
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DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12532
Abstract: Eighty Dorper × thin-tailed Han cross-bred non-castrated male lambs [mean body weight (BW), 25.87 ± 1.06 kg] were randomly allocated to one of five different concentrations of slow-release urea (urea phosphate, UP). The feed consisted of an equal amount of… read more here.
Keywords: concentrate; slow release; mutton sheep; feed ... See more keywords
Transcriptomics and metabolomics analysis reveal the anti-oxidation and immune boosting effects of mulberry leaves in growing mutton sheep
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DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.1088850
Abstract: Introduction Currently, the anti-oxidation of active ingredients in mulberry leaves (MLs) and their forage utilization is receiving increasing attention. Here, we propose that MLs supplementation improves oxidative resistance and immunity. Methods We conducted a trial… read more here.
Keywords: anti oxidation; transcriptomics metabolomics; mulberry leaves; growing mutton ... See more keywords
Evaluation of Growth Performance, Nitrogen Balance and Blood Metabolites of Mutton Sheep Fed an Ammonia-Treated Aflatoxin B1-Contaminated Diet
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DOI: 10.3390/toxins14050361
Abstract: Experiments were conducted to evaluate the effects of an aflatoxin B1 (AFB1)-contaminated diet treated with ammonia on the diet detoxification and growth performance, nutrient digestibility, nitrogen utilization, and blood metabolites in sheep. Twenty-four female mutton… read more here.
Keywords: blood metabolites; growth performance; contaminated diet; ammonia ... See more keywords