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View article: Effect of flooring types on cleanliness or hygiene score of various body regions (lower limbs, udder, upper limbs and flank) of crossbred cows under loose housing system
Effect of flooring types on cleanliness or hygiene score of various body regions (lower limbs, udder, upper limbs and flank) of crossbred cows under loose housing system Open
View article: Improved genetic evaluation in Karan Fries cattle using multitrait single-step genomic best linear unbiased prediction method
Improved genetic evaluation in Karan Fries cattle using multitrait single-step genomic best linear unbiased prediction method Open
View article: Shared SNP effects across breeds increase the genomic prediction accuracy for numerically small breeds
Shared SNP effects across breeds increase the genomic prediction accuracy for numerically small breeds Open
Genomic selection has proven effective for accelerating genetic improvement in livestock, but its application in developing countries faces challenges, particularly for numerically small breeds, wherein, establishing large, single-breed re…
View article: Genetic Analysis of Novel Resilience Indicators for Heat Stress-Induced Milk Loss in Indian Sahiwal Cattle
Genetic Analysis of Novel Resilience Indicators for Heat Stress-Induced Milk Loss in Indian Sahiwal Cattle Open
Climate change significantly threatens livestock production, affecting animal productivity, feed availability, and disease dynamics. In India’s hot arid zones, which cover approximately 12% of the country’s land area, livestock are exposed…
View article: DCMS analysis revealed differential selection signatures in the transboundary Sahiwal cattle for major economic traits
DCMS analysis revealed differential selection signatures in the transboundary Sahiwal cattle for major economic traits Open
The Sahiwal are among the most prominent international transboundary dairy cattle distributed in large numbers between India and Pakistan. With the elapse of more than seven decades after the independence and limited cross-border exchange …
View article: Optimizing the Genomic Evaluation Model in Crossbred Cattle for Smallholder Production Systems in India
Optimizing the Genomic Evaluation Model in Crossbred Cattle for Smallholder Production Systems in India Open
Implementing genomic selection in smallholder dairy systems is challenging due to limited genetic connectedness and diverse management practices. This study aimed to optimize genomic evaluation models for crossbred cattle in South India. D…
View article: Estimation of heritabilities and genetic correlations by time slices using predictivity in large genomic models
Estimation of heritabilities and genetic correlations by time slices using predictivity in large genomic models Open
Under genomic selection, genetic parameters may change rapidly from generation to generation. Unless genetic parameters used for a selection index are current, the expected genetic gain may be unrealistic, possibly with a decline for antag…
View article: De-novo assembled mitochondrial genome of Bhadawari buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) reveals close divergence to Egyptian buffalo
De-novo assembled mitochondrial genome of Bhadawari buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) reveals close divergence to Egyptian buffalo Open
View article: Impact of genomic selection for growth and carcass traits on foot structure in Angus cattle
Impact of genomic selection for growth and carcass traits on foot structure in Angus cattle Open
Genomic evaluation improves accuracy and enables shorter generation intervals, accelerating genetic changes, possibly strengthening the antagonism between performance and less-selected traits. Our objective was to evaluate the impact of ge…
View article: Evaluating animal models comprising additive genetic and maternal effects on growth traits in German Angora rabbit
Evaluating animal models comprising additive genetic and maternal effects on growth traits in German Angora rabbit Open
This investigation was carried out to estimate the genetic parameters for German Angora rabbits using most appropriate animal model comprising additive and maternal effects. The pedigree information and data on growth traits were collected…
View article: Whole genome resequencing reveals Y-chromosome variants in yak: key insights into genetic diversity and population structure
Whole genome resequencing reveals Y-chromosome variants in yak: key insights into genetic diversity and population structure Open
Yak, an economically important bovine species considered as the lifeline of the Himalaya. Indeed, this gigantic bovine is neglected because of the scientific intervention for its conservation as well as research documentation for a long ti…
View article: Association of prolactin gene polymorphism with milk production traits in Gaolao cattle
Association of prolactin gene polymorphism with milk production traits in Gaolao cattle Open
The present study aimed to identify the DNA polymorphisms within prolactin gene regions of Gaolao cattle and to investigate their relation with milk production traits. The genomic DNA was isolated from 245 unrelated animals of Gaolao cows,…
View article: Estimation of (co)variance components for body weight traits in intercross synthetic sheep
Estimation of (co)variance components for body weight traits in intercross synthetic sheep Open
This study was carried out on the recently developed intercross sheep developed from Bharat merino and Gaddi sSynthetic in the temperate region in the state of Himachal Pradesh of India. Study aimed to estimate the genetic parameters and (…
View article: Gender Differences in Moral Distress and Ethical Conflict: A Survey of Indian Veterinary Practitioners
Gender Differences in Moral Distress and Ethical Conflict: A Survey of Indian Veterinary Practitioners Open
Background: Gender differences are steadily increasing in the moral distress and ethical conflict of practicing veterinarians internationally and little research has been done to identify the root causes of these problems. Gender differenc…
View article: An Assessment of Indian Livestock Owners’ Selective Management Practices for Risk Amelioration of Obstructive Urolithiasis in Water Buffalo Male Calves
An Assessment of Indian Livestock Owners’ Selective Management Practices for Risk Amelioration of Obstructive Urolithiasis in Water Buffalo Male Calves Open
Background: Obstructive urolithiasis is a life-threatening and painful disease in both the sexes of dairy animals. In water buffaloes also, both sexes can be affected, but formation of urinary tract calculi, leading to blockages are primar…
View article: Estimates of Maternal Effect and (co)Variance Components for BodyWeight at Different Ages by Animal Model in Chokla Sheep
Estimates of Maternal Effect and (co)Variance Components for BodyWeight at Different Ages by Animal Model in Chokla Sheep Open
Background: For this study, information was gathered on 6785 Chokla sheep at the Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute in Bikaner, Rajasthan, India and documented between 1974 and 2020. Methods: (Co)variance components and genetic para…
View article: Weighted single step GWAS reveals genomic regions associated with economic traits in Murrah buffaloes
Weighted single step GWAS reveals genomic regions associated with economic traits in Murrah buffaloes Open
The objective of the present study was to identify genomic regions influencing economic traits in Murrah buffaloes using weighted single step Genome Wide Association Analysis (WssGWAS). Data on 2000 animals, out of which 120 were genotyped…
View article: Factor analysis for udder and teat type traits in Sahiwal and Karan Fries cows
Factor analysis for udder and teat type traits in Sahiwal and Karan Fries cows Open
Selecting female cows for productivity based on udder and teat traits is essential in field due to lack of available records. The objective of the present study was to reduce the dimensionality of the 17 udder and teat traits and to analys…
View article: Genome-wide SNP identification and annotation from high coverage whole genome sequenced data of Bhadawari buffalo
Genome-wide SNP identification and annotation from high coverage whole genome sequenced data of Bhadawari buffalo Open
Eukaryotic genomes are rich in Single Nucloetide Polymorphisms(SNPs) which have gained immense importance as the genetic marker of choice especially for the production traits in livestock species. The high throughput sequencing technologie…
View article: Genetic Diversity and Evolutionary Significance of Cahi-Drb1 Gene in Indian Goat
Genetic Diversity and Evolutionary Significance of Cahi-Drb1 Gene in Indian Goat Open
View article: Exploring Genetic Polymorphism of Fecundity Genes (Fshβ, Gdf9, and Bmp15) in Indian Crossbred Goats
Exploring Genetic Polymorphism of Fecundity Genes (Fshβ, Gdf9, and Bmp15) in Indian Crossbred Goats Open
View article: Elucidating Population Structure and Genetic Diversity of Intercross Sheep Through Pedigree Analysis
Elucidating Population Structure and Genetic Diversity of Intercross Sheep Through Pedigree Analysis Open
View article: Comparison of Different Models for the Estimation of Genetic Parameters of Wool Traits in Intercross Sheep
Comparison of Different Models for the Estimation of Genetic Parameters of Wool Traits in Intercross Sheep Open
View article: Unravelling the Pangenomic Signatures of Selection for Climate Adaptation in Sheep
Unravelling the Pangenomic Signatures of Selection for Climate Adaptation in Sheep Open
View article: TWAS revealed significant causal loci for milk production and its composition in Murrah buffaloes
TWAS revealed significant causal loci for milk production and its composition in Murrah buffaloes Open
Milk yield is the most complex trait in dairy animals, and mapping all causal variants even with smallest effect sizes has been difficult with the genome-wide association study (GWAS) sample sizes available in geographical regions with sma…
View article: Effect of breeding during the peri-vaccination window against foot-and-mouth disease on the pregnancy rate in the cow: A retrospective study
Effect of breeding during the peri-vaccination window against foot-and-mouth disease on the pregnancy rate in the cow: A retrospective study Open
As emerging evidence indicates that FMD vaccination causes variable degrees of pregnancy loss in the beef cow, the study was conducted at NDRI SRS in sub-tropical conditions in the year 2021 to investigate its effects on the pregnancy rate…
View article: Effect of foot-and-mouth disease vaccination on acute phase response and milk production in the Holstein-Friesian crossbred cow
Effect of foot-and-mouth disease vaccination on acute phase response and milk production in the Holstein-Friesian crossbred cow Open
The study investigated the effects of FMD vaccination on acute phase response and milk composition in the HF crossbred cows (n = 12) using a cross-over experimental design. In trial 1, one group (n = 6) received inactivated trivalent oil-a…
View article: Genetic variation in promoter region of the bovine LAP3 gene associated with estimated breeding values of milk production traits and clinical mastitis in dairy cattle
Genetic variation in promoter region of the bovine LAP3 gene associated with estimated breeding values of milk production traits and clinical mastitis in dairy cattle Open
The purpose of this study was to identify genetic variants in the promoter and 5’UTR regions of bovine leucine amino peptidase three (LAP3) gene and analysed their associations with estimated breeding values (EBVs) of milk production trait…
View article: Genetic variation in promoter region of the bovine LAP3 gene associated with estimated breeding values of milk production traits and clinical mastitis in dairy cattle
Genetic variation in promoter region of the bovine LAP3 gene associated with estimated breeding values of milk production traits and clinical mastitis in dairy cattle Open
The purpose of this study was to identify genetic variants in the promoter and 5’UTR regions of bovine leucine amino peptidase three (LAP3) gene and analysed their associations with estimated breeding values (EBVs) of milk production trait…
View article: Non-genetic factors affecting lifetime body weights in Malpura Ram lambs
Non-genetic factors affecting lifetime body weights in Malpura Ram lambs Open
A study was conducted to evaluate the effect of non-genetic factors on lifetime (birth to 60 months of age) body weights in Malpura ram lambs. The data pertaining to 4134 ram lambs born from 2529 dams and 525 sires spread over a period of …