Roles of candidate genes in the adaptation of goats to heat stress: A review
The problem of heat stress (HS) in hot regions of the world is further complicated by climate
change and the ensuing global warming. Goats have been a means of sustenance for rural …
change and the ensuing global warming. Goats have been a means of sustenance for rural …
[HTML][HTML] Candidate Genes and Their Expressions Involved in the Regulation of Milk and Meat Production and Quality in Goats (Capra hircus)
JI Salgado Pardo, JV Delgado Bermejo… - Animals, 2022 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary During the present decade, highly selected caprine farming has increased
in popularity due to the hardiness and adaptability inherent to goats. Recent advances in …
in popularity due to the hardiness and adaptability inherent to goats. Recent advances in …
[HTML][HTML] Genome-wide characterization of selection signatures and runs of homozygosity in Ugandan goat breeds
Both natural and artificial selection are among the main driving forces shaping genetic
variation across the genome of livestock species. Selection typically leaves signatures in the …
variation across the genome of livestock species. Selection typically leaves signatures in the …
[HTML][HTML] Whole-genome resource sequences of 57 indigenous Ethiopian goats
Domestic goats are distributed worldwide, with approximately 35% of the one billion world
goat population occurring in Africa. Ethiopia has 52.5 million goats,~ 99.9% of which are …
goat population occurring in Africa. Ethiopia has 52.5 million goats,~ 99.9% of which are …
Geographical contrasts of Y‐chromosomal haplogroups from wild and domestic goats reveal ancient migrations and recent introgressions
By their paternal transmission, Y‐chromosomal haplotypes are sensitive markers of
population history and male‐mediated introgression. Previous studies identified biallelic …
population history and male‐mediated introgression. Previous studies identified biallelic …
Genetic diversity and population structure in multiple Chinese goat populations using a SNP panel
H Berihulay, Y Li, X Liu, G Gebreselassie… - Animal …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Information about genetic diversity and population structure among goat breeds is essential
for genetic improvement, understanding of environmental adaptation as well as utilization …
for genetic improvement, understanding of environmental adaptation as well as utilization …
[HTML][HTML] Genetic diversity estimation of Yunnan indigenous goat breeds using microsatellite markers
E Guang‐Xin, QH Hong, YJ Zhao, YH Ma… - Ecology and …, 2019 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background To assess the genetic diversity of seven Yunnan indigenous goat populations
(Fengqing hornless goat, Mile red‐bone goat, Longling goat, Ninglang black goat, Black …
(Fengqing hornless goat, Mile red‐bone goat, Longling goat, Ninglang black goat, Black …
Detecting the footprint of selection on the genomes of Murciano‐Granadina goats
Artificial selection is one of the major forces modifying the genetic composition of livestock
populations. Identifying genes under selection could be useful to elucidate their impact on …
populations. Identifying genes under selection could be useful to elucidate their impact on …
[HTML][HTML] Search for selection signatures related to trypanosomosis tolerance in African goats
B Serranito, D Taurisson-Mouret, S Harkat… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Livestock is heavily affected by trypanosomosis in Africa. Through strong selective pressure,
several African indigenous breeds of cattle and small ruminants have acquired varying …
several African indigenous breeds of cattle and small ruminants have acquired varying …
Genetic diversity and population structure of three native cattle populations in Mozambique
In the present work, the population diversity and structure of three populations of native
Mozambican cattle were studied, to develop knowledge that is required for sound …
Mozambican cattle were studied, to develop knowledge that is required for sound …