Assessing patterns of genetic admixture between sheep breeds: Case study in Algeria
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.3069
Abstract: Abstract In developing countries, cross‐breeding between local breeds and indigene or exotic breeds represents one of the main threats to the livestock diversity, leading to genetic dilution and loss of unique allelic combination underlying essential… read more here.
Keywords: admixture; study; case; assessing patterns ... 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
Genome-wide analysis of genetic diversity and selection signatures in three Indian sheep breeds
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DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2020.104367
Abstract: Abstract Knowledge about genetic diversity and selection signatures are very essential for the management and sustainable utilization of sheep genetic resources in India. In this study, we presented a comprehensive genome-wide analysis of genetic diversity… read more here.
Keywords: diversity selection; genetic diversity; selection signatures; three indian ... See more keywords
Assessment of genetic diversity and structure of major sheep breeds from Pakistan
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DOI: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2016.12.032
Abstract: Abstract The present study aimed at the genetic characterization of major economically important sheep (Ovis aries) breeds from Pakistan. A total of 155 sheep from five breeds, Balkhi (PBS), Kaghani (PKS), Damani (PDS), Salt Range… read more here.
Keywords: diversity; genetic diversity; breeds pakistan; salt range ... See more keywords
Microsatellite and mitochondrial DNA analyses unveil the genetic structure of native sheep breeds from three major agro-ecological regions of India
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-77480-6
Abstract: Sheep farming has been fundamental to many civilizations in the world and is practiced in India since antiquity. Several thousand years of adaptation to local environmental conditions and selective breeding have evolved 44 sheep breeds… read more here.
Keywords: sheep breeds; agro ecological; diversity; mitochondrial dna ... See more keywords
Cross-population genetic analysis revealed genetic variation and selection in the Ovar-DRB1 gene of Indian sheep breeds.
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DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2022.2125404
Abstract: In sheep, MHC variability is studied widely to explore disease association. The aim of the current study was to explore the genetic diversity of Ovar-DRB diversity across sheep breeds of India. Here, Ovar-DRB1 locus was… read more here.
Keywords: genetic variation; sheep breeds; selection; ovar drb1 ... See more keywords
Comparison of genetic diversity and phylogenetic structure of BRCA1 gene of some domestic and wild sheep breeds in different countries.
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DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2023.2187410
Abstract: BRCA1 gene plays an important role in DNA damage repair, cell cycle, and transcription process regulation; hence it's called gate keeper. The current research aims to perform bioinformatics analyzes of the BRCA1 gene of different… read more here.
Keywords: domestic wild; diversity; brca1 gene; sheep breeds ... See more keywords
Relationship between rumen microbial differences and traits among Hu sheep, Tan sheep, and Dorper sheep.
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DOI: 10.1093/jas/skac261
Abstract: Rumen microbes play an important role in the growth and development of ruminants. Differences in variety will affect the rumen community structure. The three excellent sheep breeds were selected for this study (Hu sheep, Tan… read more here.
Keywords: sheep dorper; tan sheep; sheep tan; sheep breeds ... See more keywords
Runs of homozygosity reveal genome‐wide autozygosity in Italian sheep breeds
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DOI: 10.1111/age.12634
Abstract: The availability of dense single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) assays allows for the determination of autozygous segments based on runs of consecutive homozygous genotypes (ROH). The aim of the present study was to investigate the occurrence… read more here.
Keywords: valle del; italian sheep; roh; sheep breeds ... See more keywords
Relationship between inbreeding and milk production traits in two Italian dairy sheep breeds
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DOI: 10.1111/jbg.12741
Abstract: Abstract The effects of inbreeding in livestock species breeds have been well documented and they have a negative impact on profitability. The objective of this study was to evaluate the levels of inbreeding in Sarda… read more here.
Keywords: production traits; dairy sheep; traits two; milk production ... See more keywords
Length of metacarpal and metatarsal bones in five Iranian sheep breeds and their associations with ungula measurements
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DOI: 10.1186/s12917-021-03076-5
Abstract: Background This study aimed to measure the length of metacarpal and metatarsal bones in five Iranian sheep breeds and to correlate the length of the bones with ungula measurements. Thoracic and pelvic limbs of 2-year-old,… read more here.
Keywords: metatarsal; margo; sheep breeds; metacarpal metatarsal ... See more keywords