Comparison of mtDNA control region among descendant breeds of the extinct Zaupel sheep revealed haplogroup C and D in Central Europe.
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DOI: 10.1002/vms3.585
Abstract: The consideration of the descendance is indispensable in the preservation of endangered animal breeds. The authors compared mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) control region sequence in three descendant breeds of the extinct Zaupel sheep, firstly. Their investigation… read more here.
Keywords: mtdna control; breeds extinct; extinct zaupel; control region ... See more keywords
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
Identification of sequence variation in the oocyte-derived bone morphogenetic protein 15 (BMP15) gene (BMP15) associated with litter size in New Zealand sheep (Ovis aries) breeds.
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DOI: 10.1007/s11033-021-06627-z
Abstract: Advances in the study of reproductive traits indicate that functional variation in fertility genes may be useful for improving sheep fertility. The aim of this study was to search for variation in the bone morphogenetic… read more here.
Keywords: bmp15; variation; litter size; sheep ... See more keywords
Assessing the diversity of preferences of suburban smallholder sheep keepers for breeding rams in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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DOI: 10.1007/s11250-017-1315-7
Abstract: Urbanisation in developing countries entails deep changes in the livestock sector and the management of animal genetic resources (AnGR). Sheep breeding around Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) illustrates these changes and the need to coordinate genetic improvement… read more here.
Keywords: burkina faso; sheep keepers; ouagadougou burkina; breeding rams ... See more keywords
A novel T177P missense variant in the HSPA8 gene associated with the low tolerance of Awassi sheep to heat stress
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DOI: 10.1007/s11250-020-02267-w
Abstract: This study was conducted to identify the association of coding variations in the HSPA8 gene with heat stress in two different breeds of sheep. All the coding regions of the HSPA8 gene of Awassi and… read more here.
Keywords: hspa8 gene; t177p; missense variant; heat ... See more keywords
Barbary sheep tissues as bioindicators of radionuclide and stabile element contamination in Croatia: exposure assessment for consumers
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-04507-5
Abstract: Muscle, liver and kidney of 21 Barbary sheep (Ammotragus lervia) from Mosor Mountain, Croatia, were sampled to quantify the activity of caesium and potassium radionuclides and five toxic and ten essential stabile elements in order… read more here.
Keywords: barbary sheep; croatia; liver; sheep tissues ... See more keywords
Use of black seed (Nigella sativa) honey bee to improve sheep oocyte maturation medium
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-09504-7
Abstract: Sheep are important livestock and a source of milk, meat, and wool globally. The increasing demand for animal protein requires increased productivity in sheep. In vitro fertilization and maturation can improve sheep productivity. The aims… read more here.
Keywords: maturation; seed; sheep; honey bee ... See more keywords
Canonical correlation of technological innovation and performance in sheep's dairy farms: Selection of a set of indicators
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DOI: 10.1016/j.agsy.2019.102665
Abstract: Abstract Integrated dairy sheep system in Castilla La Mancha (Spain) suffers from a crisis based on lack of profitability. Technological innovation is a key factor to increase farm's viability. It requires the identification of the… read more here.
Keywords: dairy; canonical correlation; sheep; selection ... See more keywords
A novel protocol to measure startle magnitude in sheep
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DOI: 10.1016/j.applanim.2020.104996
Abstract: Abstract Temperament is a trait of interest as it impacts ease of handling, production and reactivity to stressful situations. Excessive behavioural reactivity, as an aspect of temperament, may lead to reduced welfare and stockperson safety.… read more here.
Keywords: behavioural reactivity; measure; reactivity; sheep ... See more keywords
Diet of puma (Puma concolor) in sheep ranches of central Patagonia (Argentina)
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jaridenv.2020.104145
Abstract: Abstract Sheep depredation by puma (Puma concolor) is a socio-environmental problem that has intensified in recent decades in Patagonia. A bounty system to control this carnivore is implemented in Chubut province (central Patagonia), whereas alternative… read more here.
Keywords: central patagonia; puma puma; puma; puma concolor ... See more keywords
Transcriptomic analyses revealed common tailed and perirenal adipose differentially expressed genes in four Chinese indigenous sheep breeds
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DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2019.103832
Abstract: ABSTRACT Fat deposition and distribution in different body sites are associated with livestock productivity. In some sheep breeds, fat is excessively accumulated around the tail region, which is regarded as the fat-tail phenotype. Though some… read more here.
Keywords: fat deposition; differentially expressed; sheep breeds; sheep ... See more keywords