Genetic mechanisms underlying feed utilization and implementation of genomic selection for improved feed efficiency in dairy cattle
LF Brito, HR Oliveira, K Houlahan… - Canadian journal of …, 2020 - cdnsciencepub.com
The economic importance of genetically improving feed efficiency has been recognized by
cattle producers worldwide. It has the potential to considerably reduce costs, minimize …
cattle producers worldwide. It has the potential to considerably reduce costs, minimize …
Signatures of selection reveal candidate genes involved in economic traits and cold acclimation in five Swedish cattle breeds
Background Thousands of years of natural and artificial selection have resulted in
indigenous cattle breeds that are well-adapted to the environmental challenges of their local …
indigenous cattle breeds that are well-adapted to the environmental challenges of their local …
The essence of appetite: does olfactory receptor variation play a role?
Olfactory receptors are G-protein-coupled chemoreceptors expressed on millions of olfactory
sensory neurons within the nasal cavity. These receptors detect environmental odorants and …
sensory neurons within the nasal cavity. These receptors detect environmental odorants and …
Genetic Diversity and Signatures of Selection for Thermal Stress in Cattle and Other Two Bos Species Adapted to Divergent Climatic Conditions
PHF Freitas, Y Wang, P Yan, HR Oliveira… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Understanding the biological mechanisms of climatic adaptation is of paramount importance
for the optimization of breeding programs and conservation of genetic resources. The aim of …
for the optimization of breeding programs and conservation of genetic resources. The aim of …
Benchmarking machine learning and parametric methods for genomic prediction of feed efficiency-related traits in Nellore cattle
LFM Mota, LM Arikawa, SWB Santos… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Genomic selection (GS) offers a promising opportunity for selecting more efficient animals to
use consumed energy for maintenance and growth functions, impacting profitability and …
use consumed energy for maintenance and growth functions, impacting profitability and …
[HTML][HTML] Adaptive introgression from indicine cattle into white cattle breeds from Central Italy
Cattle domestication occurred at least twice independently and gave rise to the modern
taurine and indicine cattle breeds. European cattle diversity is generally dominated by …
taurine and indicine cattle breeds. European cattle diversity is generally dominated by …
Genomic signatures of selection, local adaptation and production type characterisation of East Adriatic sheep breeds
Background The importance of sheep breeding in the Mediterranean part of the eastern
Adriatic has a long tradition since its arrival during the Neolithic migrations. Sheep …
Adriatic has a long tradition since its arrival during the Neolithic migrations. Sheep …
Proteomic investigation of liver and white muscle in efficient and inefficient Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha): Fatty acid metabolism and protein turnover …
Feed efficiency, the relative ability to convert feed nutrients into growth, is an important factor
in the primary production of animals. Farming fish with improved feed efficiency is necessary …
in the primary production of animals. Farming fish with improved feed efficiency is necessary …
[HTML][HTML] Integration of selection signatures and multi-trait GWAS reveals polygenic genetic architecture of carcass traits in beef cattle
Q Niu, T Zhang, L Xu, T Wang, Z Wang, B Zhu, L Zhang… - Genomics, 2021 - Elsevier
Carcass merits are widely considered as economically important traits affecting beef
production in the beef cattle industry. However, the genetic basis of carcass traits remains to …
production in the beef cattle industry. However, the genetic basis of carcass traits remains to …
Liver proteomics unravel the metabolic pathways related to feed efficiency in beef cattle
Improving nutrient utilization efficiency is essential for livestock, given the current scenario of
increasing demand for animal protein and sustainable resource use. In this context …
increasing demand for animal protein and sustainable resource use. In this context …