Structural variants play an important role in evolutionary processes. Besides, they constitute
a large source of inter individual genetic variation that might represent a major factor in the …

Abstract Background Copy number variations (CNVs) represent a major source of genetic
diversity and contribute to the phenotypic variation of economically important traits in …

The increasing global demand for food and the strong effect of climate change have forced
animal science to advance regarding new methods of selection in search of more efficient …

Background Feeding costs represent the largest expenditures in beef production. Therefore,
the animal efficiency in converting feed in high-quality protein for human consumption plays …

Copy number variations (CNVs) are structural variants consisting of duplications and
deletions of DNA segments, which are known to play important roles in the genetics of …

Primal cuts and dressing percentage are complex traits to record on a large scale, and
information from molecular markers can improve the selection schemes for these traits …

Buffaloes are vital contributors to the global dairy industry. Understanding the genetic basis
of milk production traits in buffalo populations is essential for breeding programs and …

Introduction: Nellore cattle (Bos taurus indicus) is the main beef cattle breed raised in Brazil.
This breed is well adapted to tropical conditions and, more recently, has experienced …

Sheep (Ovis aries), among the first domesticated species, are now globally widespread and
exhibit remarkable adaptability to diverse environments. In this study, we perform whole …

The Boer goat is one of the top meat breeds in modern animal husbandry and has attracted
widespread attention for its unique growth performance. However, the genetic basis of …