In farm animals, both genetic and non-genetic factors affect reproductive traits. These factors
can be categorized as intrinsic and extrinsic. Extrinsic factors relate to the animal's …

This review discusses the most relevant aspects of nutritional, reproductive and health
management, the three pillars of flock efficiency, production and sustainability regarding the …

Accurate timing of seasonal changes is an essential ability for an animal's survival, and the
change in the photoperiod is the key factor affecting reproductive seasonality in mammals …

This review presents recent findings on the effect of melatonin on ram spermatozoa. This
hormone regulates seasonal reproduction in the ovine species through the hypothalamic …

Simple Summary Accurate timing of photoperiod changes is vital for animal reproduction.
Previous research has shown that the polymorphisms and expression of melatonin receptor …

Flock productivity is affected by reproductive traits controlled by many factors such as
ovulation rate, hormones, and genetics. Many genes are associated with fertility and other …

The exploration of multiple birth-related genes has always been a significant focus in sheep
breeding. This study aimed to find more genes and proteins related to the litter size in sheep …

绵羊是重要的农业经济动物之一, 不同绵羊品种具有各自独特的性状. 利用性状存在变异的绵羊
个体, 对其进行基因组水平的分析, 可以定位获得影响某种性状的基因区段或主效突变位点 …

MTNR1A and MTNR1B, two high-affinity MT membrane receptors found in mammals,
mediate the activity of MT on the HPGA to regulate animal reproduction. Nevertheless, the …

The inhibin alpha (INHA) serves as a marker for the number of fully developed ovarian
follicles and plays a crucial role in regulating the secretion of pituitary FSH (follicle …