Retroviral analysis reveals the ancient origin of Kihnu native sheep in Estonia: implications for breed conservation
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-74415-z
Abstract: Native animal breeds constitute an invaluable pool of genetic resources in a changing environment. Discovering native breeds and safeguarding their genetic diversity through specific conservation programs is therefore of high importance. Endogenous retroviruses have proved… read more here.
Keywords: kihnu native; sheep estonia; native sheep; conservation ... See more keywords
Effect of maize DDGS addition on carcass and meat quality of lambs of native sheep breed
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DOI: 10.1080/09712119.2017.1299014
Abstract: ABSTRACT The aim of the study was to characterize carcass and meat quality of lambs of native sheep breed, which were fed a diet containing maize dried distiller’s grains with solubles (DDGS). The experiment involved… read more here.
Keywords: sheep breed; native sheep; effect; meat ... See more keywords
A quantitative evaluation of different regions of skin in adult Iranian native sheep
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DOI: 10.17221/6807-vetmed
Abstract: The present investigation aimed to evaluate the histomorphometric features of the skin of the Iranian native sheep (Bakhtiari breed). A total of 24 apparently healthy Iranian Bakhtiari sheep, aged 1-2 years were analysed and categorised… read more here.
Keywords: volume densities; native sheep; different regions; iranian native ... See more keywords
Genome-wide assessment of the population structure and genetic diversity of four Portuguese native sheep breeds
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DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2023.1109490
Abstract: As the effects of global warming become increasingly complex and difficult to manage, the conservation and sustainable use of locally adapted sheep breeds are gaining ground. Portuguese native sheep breeds are important reservoirs of genetic… read more here.
Keywords: genetic diversity; sheep breeds; sheep; portuguese native ... See more keywords
Molecular detection of Theileria spp. in native sheep and estimation of hemato-biochemical parameters from Sulaimani province/Iraq
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DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.1059599
Abstract: Theileriosis, the hemoprotozoan infection, is an endemic condition in tropical and subtropical areas. In this study, conventional PCR analysis was applied to detect the natural infection of native sheep with theileriosis and estimate its effect… read more here.
Keywords: theileriosis; biochemical parameters; sulaimani province; hemato biochemical ... See more keywords
Historical Westward Migration Phases of Ovis aries Inferred from the Population Structure and the Phylogeography of Occidental Mediterranean Native Sheep Breeds
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DOI: 10.3390/genes13081421
Abstract: In this study, the genetic relationship and the population structure of western Mediterranean basin native sheep breeds are investigated, analyzing Maghrebian, Central Italian, and Venetian sheep with a highly informative microsatellite markers panel. The phylogeographical… read more here.
Keywords: structure; migration; sheep breeds; sheep ... See more keywords