Intramuscular fat (IMF) deposition profoundly influences meat quality and economic value in
beef cattle production. Meanwhile, contemporary developments in epigenetics have opened …

Intramuscular fat (IMF) content is a predominant factor recognized to affect rabbit meat
quality, directly impacting flavor, juiciness, and consumer preference. Despite its …

Background African cattle represent a unique resource of genetic diversity in response to
adaptation to numerous environmental challenges. Characterising the genetic landscape of …

The work aims to analyze the associations of polymorphic variants of the PRL and BLG
genes with resistance and susceptibility to mastitis in Holstein cows. The experimental study …

Cattle farming faces challenges linked to intensive exploitation and climate change,
requiring the reinforcement of animal resilience in response to these dynamic environments …

Feed costs can amount to 75 percent of the total overhead cost of raising cows for milk
production. Meanwhile, the livestock industry is considered a significant contributor to global …

Trypanosome parasites of the genus Trypanosoma cause African animal trypanosomosis, a
devastating livestock disease plaguing sub‐Saharan Africa. Unlike many protozoan …

The flavour, tenderness and juiciness of the beef are all impacted by the composition of the
intramuscular fat (IMF), which is a key determinant of beef quality. Thus, enhancing the IMF …

The number of antral follicles is considered an important fertility trait because animals with a
high follicle count (HFC) produce more oocytes and embryos per cycle. Identification of …

In the past few decades, genomic selection and other refined strategies have been used to
increase the growth rate and lean meat production of beef cattle. Nevertheless, the fast …