Genome-wide scans identify known and novel regions associated with prolificacy and reproduction traits in a sub-Saharan African indigenous sheep (Ovis aries)
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DOI: 10.1007/s00335-019-09820-5
Abstract: Maximizing the number of offspring born per female is a key functionality trait in commercial- and/or subsistence-oriented livestock enterprises. Although the number of offspring born is closely associated with female fertility and reproductive success, the… read more here.
Keywords: reproduction traits; reproduction; african indigenous; sub saharan ... See more keywords
Genetic association analysis reveals significant effect of β-casein A1/A2 loci on production & reproduction traits in Frieswal crossbred cows
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DOI: 10.1080/09291016.2019.1571705
Abstract: ABSTRACT Milk β-casein has attracted extensive research interest in the dairy industry and animal breeding as a source of high-quality protein for human diet; however, adverse health effects have been ascribed to A1 β-casein variant… read more here.
Keywords: milk; reproduction traits; significant effect; casein ... See more keywords
Assessment of relation among production and reproduction traits in Sahiwal cattle at an organized herd of northern India
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DOI: 10.1080/09291016.2019.1628391
Abstract: The present study was conducted to assess the relation between different production and reproduction traits in Sahiwal cattle. Data up to sixth parity related to different production and reproducti... read more here.
Keywords: reproduction traits; production; sahiwal cattle; relation ... See more keywords
A 7-nt nucleotide sequence variant within the sheep KDM3B gene affects female reproduction traits.
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DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2021.1929270
Abstract: Lysine demethylase 3B (KDM3B) gene is a histone demethylase, demonstrating specific demethylation of the histone H3 lysine 9. It was detected as a sheep reproductive candidate gene by genome-wide scans, and related studies also showed… read more here.
Keywords: reproduction traits; nucleotide sequence; sequence variant; kdm3b gene ... See more keywords
Comparative analysis of various methods for estimating expected genetic gain of production and reproduction traits in Murrah buffaloes.
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DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2023.2184378
Abstract: The present study was conducted to assess the expected genetic gain for first lactation production and reproduction traits in Murrah buffaloes, in addition to optimization of progenies/sire. Data for period 1971-2020 were used from National… read more here.
Keywords: reproduction traits; genetic gain; expected genetic; production reproduction ... See more keywords
Genetic and phenotypic relationships between ewe reproductive performance and wool and growth traits in Uruguayan Ultrafine Merino sheep
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DOI: 10.1093/jas/skad071
Abstract: Abstract This study reports genetic parameters for yearling and adult wool and growth traits, and ewe reproductive performance. Data were sourced from an Uruguayan Merino flock involved in a long-term selection program focused on reduced… read more here.
Keywords: reproduction traits; ewe reproductive; genetic correlations; performance ... See more keywords
Genetic correlations between first parity and accumulated second to last parity reproduction traits as selection aids to improve sow lifetime productivity
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DOI: 10.5713/ajas.16.0190
Abstract: Objective The objective of this research was to estimate genetic correlations between number of piglets born alive in the first parity (NBA1), litter birth weight in the first parity (LTBW1), number of piglets weaned in… read more here.
Keywords: parity; reproduction traits; second last; last parity ... See more keywords