Simple Summary Prostate cancer affects men of all racial and ethnic groups and leads to
higher rates of mortality in those belonging to a lower socioeconomic status due to late …

Background After domestication, the evolution of phenotypically-varied sheep breeds has
generated rich biodiversity. This wide phenotypic variation arises as a result of hidden …

Background Sheep were among the first animals to be domesticated. They are raised all
over the world and produce a major scale of animal-based protein for human consumption …

Livestock populations have been consistently improving in terms of performance and
productivity by selective breeding over the centuries. These selection strategies are …

Livestock plays a central role in sustaining human livelihood in South Asia. There are
numerous and distinct livestock species in South Asian countries. Several of them have …

Different sheep breeds have evolved after initial domestication, generating various tail
phenotypic patterns. The phenotypic diversity of sheep tail patterns offers ideal materials for …

During the process of animal domestication, both natural and artificial selection cause
variation in allele frequencies among populations. Identifying genomic areas of selection in …

Simple Summary Cashmere goats are a unique husbandry resource in China. These goats
are well known for producing the highest cashmere yield and best fiber quality in the world …

The dairy goat is one of the earliest dairy livestock species, which plays an important role in
the economic development, especially for developing countries. With the development of …

Background In the sheep breeding industry, heat stress caused by the general increase in
global temperature has become a significant issue, having both direct and indirect effects on …