Livestock breeding, conservation and genomics in Brazil: Who, when, where, and what

C McManus, LG de Albuquerque, LT Dias, SR Paiva… - Livestock Science, 2024 - Elsevier
We examined Brazilian animal breeding and genetics publishing patterns to identify the
major research groups and where they publish. Data was collected in Scopus and analysed …

Gene expression in the Longissimus dorsi muscle related to meat quality from tropical hair lambs

TB Chaves Lima, RMF Silveira, JPA do Rêgo… - Tropical Animal Health …, 2024 - Springer
The present study describes the expression of genes in the Longissimus dorsi muscle
related to meat quality of hair lambs finished in an Integration Crop-Livestock system …

Gene bank collection strategies based upon geographic and environmental indicators for beef breeds in the United States of America

C McManus, PM Hermuche, SR Paiva, RF Guimarães… - Livestock Science, 2021 - Elsevier
As gene bank collections develop, there are opportunities to collect germplasm using criteria
other than random sampling or genetic relationships. For Brazil and the US, it has become …

[HTML][HTML] Genomic selection signatures in Brazilian sheep breeds reared in a tropical environment

T do Prado Paim, CA dos Santos, DA de Faria… - Livestock Science, 2022 - Elsevier
The molecular and genetic effects of heat stress are not as well understood as physiological
effects. Heat Stress response should be considered one component of gene network …

Lentivirus Susceptibility in Brazilian and US Sheep with TMEM154 Mutations

CS Rodrigues, DA de Faria, TSA Lacerda, SR Paiva… - Genes, 2022 - mdpi.com
Small ruminant lentiviruses (SRLVs) affect sheep and goats worldwide. The major gene
related to SRLV infections is the Transmembrane Protein Gene 154 (TMEM154). We …

Spatial genetic structure of two conifers in a highly human-modified landscape of central Mexico

B Cruz-Salazar, A Flores-Manzanero… - Tree Genetics & …, 2024 - Springer
Forests have been globally reduced by unprecedented deforestation and habitat
transformation rates, which can affect the species' genetic structure. Understanding patterns …

Landscape Genetics for Brazilian Equines

F Pimentel, C McManus, K Soares, AR Caetano… - Journal of Equine …, 2023 - Elsevier
Optimization of DNA collection for National gene bank and conservation programs requires
information on spatial and genetic distribution of animals countrywide. The relationship …

Integration of georeferenced and genetic data for the management of biodiversity in sheep genetic resources in Brazil

CM McManus, P Hermuche, RF Guimarães… - Tropical Animal Health …, 2021 - Springer
There are few animal germplasm/gene bank collections in Brazil, and basic studies are
needed to attend the future internal and external demands from international partners. The …

Genetic and geographical integration for ruminant production under climate change with particular emphasis on Brazil

C McManus, H Louvandini, P Hermuche… - Applied Veterinary …, 2022 - malque.pub
The use of georeferencing technologies and genetic information has increased to integrate
management and planning of livestock production systems, predict adaptive capacities, and …

Genetic spatialization in Montana cattle breed

N da Silva Costa, RF Guimarães, JBS Ferraz… - Tropical Animal Health …, 2024 - Springer
Brazil is among the world's top beef producers and exporters, and the Montana breed of
livestock has gained popularity due to its exceptional meat quality and ability to adapt to the …