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View article: A systematic review of guinea fowl diversity and its economic, socio-cultural and ecological significance in Africa
A systematic review of guinea fowl diversity and its economic, socio-cultural and ecological significance in Africa Open
View article: PSVIII-15 The effect of heat stress on the eating, ruminating and activity behaviour of dairy cows in early, mid, and late lactation.
PSVIII-15 The effect of heat stress on the eating, ruminating and activity behaviour of dairy cows in early, mid, and late lactation. Open
This study investigates the interactive effects of heat stress and lactation stage on the behaviour of lactating Holstein Friesian cows. Understanding how environmental stressors affect different stages of lactation is crucial for improvin…
View article: The effect of seasonal changing temperature on blood metabolic indicators in Holstein Friesian cows
The effect of seasonal changing temperature on blood metabolic indicators in Holstein Friesian cows Open
The main aim of this research was to study the impact of seasonal temperature variation on metabolic markers in dairy cows, particularly blood parameters that are recognised as indicators of homeostasis. From December 2019 to December 2020…
View article: Calcium Metabolism, Immunity and Reproduction in Early Postpartum Dairy Cows
Calcium Metabolism, Immunity and Reproduction in Early Postpartum Dairy Cows Open
Vitamin D is essential for calcium homeostasis, bone mineralization, immunity, and disease prevention. In a field study with Holstein-Friesian dairy cows, the impact of prepartum vitamin D3 treatment on early postpartum placental gene expr…
View article: The Effect of Heat Stress During the Insemination Period on the Conception Outcomes of Dairy Cows
The Effect of Heat Stress During the Insemination Period on the Conception Outcomes of Dairy Cows Open
This study examined the impact of heat stress during specific periods before and after insemination to identify the most critical time affecting insemination success in dairy cows. A total of 47,199 insemination records from 6751 Holstein-…
View article: Genome-wide analysis provides insight into the genetic diversity and adaptability of Kazakhstan local goats
Genome-wide analysis provides insight into the genetic diversity and adaptability of Kazakhstan local goats Open
View article: Genetic diversity and adaptability of native sheep breeds from different climatic zones
Genetic diversity and adaptability of native sheep breeds from different climatic zones Open
View article: One health agriculture: Heat stress mitigation dilemma in agriculture
One health agriculture: Heat stress mitigation dilemma in agriculture Open
View article: A systematic review on the trend of transcriptomic study in livestock: An effort to unwind the complexity of adaptation in a climate change environment
A systematic review on the trend of transcriptomic study in livestock: An effort to unwind the complexity of adaptation in a climate change environment Open
Heat stress has been proven to cause negative effects on livestock leading to lower productivity and economic value. Understanding how heat stress manifests within an animal's body is the first step in devising a heat stress mitigation str…
View article: Leveraging Agri-advocacy to promote animal genetic diversity for climate change mitigation: Kenya and Tanzania perspective
Leveraging Agri-advocacy to promote animal genetic diversity for climate change mitigation: Kenya and Tanzania perspective Open
View article: MtDNA genetic diversity and phylogeographic insights into giant domestic pigeon (Columba livia domestica) breeds: connections between Central Europe and the Middle East
MtDNA genetic diversity and phylogeographic insights into giant domestic pigeon (Columba livia domestica) breeds: connections between Central Europe and the Middle East Open
Humans have selectively bred domestic pigeons (Columba livia domestica) to create breeds with a diversity of shapes, colors and other attributes. Since Darwin, the domestic pigeon has always been a popular model species for scientific rese…
View article: African Local Pig Genetic Resources in the Context of Climate Change Adaptation
African Local Pig Genetic Resources in the Context of Climate Change Adaptation Open
Africa is home to a wide diversity of locally adapted pig breeds whose genetic architecture offers important insights into livestock adaptation to climate change. However, the majority of these inherent traits have not been fully highlight…
View article: Insights into the genomic homogeneity of Moroccan indigenous sheep breeds though the lens of runs of homozygosity
Insights into the genomic homogeneity of Moroccan indigenous sheep breeds though the lens of runs of homozygosity Open
View article: Assessing the population structure and genetic variability of Kenyan native goats under extensive production system
Assessing the population structure and genetic variability of Kenyan native goats under extensive production system Open
View article: A Review on Indigenous Goats of East Africa: A Case for Conservation and Management
A Review on Indigenous Goats of East Africa: A Case for Conservation and Management Open
Indigenous goats are important in the livelihoods of rural households in East African countries. This is due to their ability to produce and reproduce in different environments and climatic conditions. Even though these indigenous goats ar…
View article: The status of conservation and management of indigenous sheep breeds in South Africa - A review
The status of conservation and management of indigenous sheep breeds in South Africa - A review Open
Indigenous sheep breeds in South Africa play an important role in local food security and they are adapted to local conditions. Their genetic and cultural values have to be recognised for national importance. The conservation of these bree…
View article: Genetic polymorphism in European and African sheep breeds reared in Hungary based on 48 SNPs associated with resistance to gastrointestinal parasite infection using KASP-PCR technique
Genetic polymorphism in European and African sheep breeds reared in Hungary based on 48 SNPs associated with resistance to gastrointestinal parasite infection using KASP-PCR technique Open
View article: Assessing the Genomics Structure of Dorper and White Dorper Variants, and Dorper Populations in South Africa and Hungary
Assessing the Genomics Structure of Dorper and White Dorper Variants, and Dorper Populations in South Africa and Hungary Open
Dorper sheep was developed for meat production in arid and semi-arid regions under extensive production systems in South Africa. Two variants with distinct head and neck colors were bred during their development process. White Dorper have …
View article: Application potential of chicken DNA chip in domestic pigeon species – Preliminary results
Application potential of chicken DNA chip in domestic pigeon species – Preliminary results Open
Introducing the SNP technology to pigeon breeding will enhance the competitiveness of a sector that produces one of the healthiest and best quality meats. The present study aimed to test the applicability of the Illumina Chicken_50K_CobbCo…
View article: On-station comparative analysis of reproductive and survival performance between Red Maasai, Dorper, and Merino sheep breeds
On-station comparative analysis of reproductive and survival performance between Red Maasai, Dorper, and Merino sheep breeds Open
The reproductive performance of ewes and the survivability of lambs to weaning have a critical economic impact on sheep farming worldwide. Further, knowledge of major mortality causes allows an opportunity for improved flock management to …
View article: An On-Station Analysis of Factors Affecting Growth Traits of Pure Red Maasai and Dorper Sheep Breeds under an Extensive Production System
An On-Station Analysis of Factors Affecting Growth Traits of Pure Red Maasai and Dorper Sheep Breeds under an Extensive Production System Open
This comparative study aimed to evaluate genetic and environmental factors’ effects on the growth traits of lambs in Dorper and Red Maasai (RedM) sheep breeds. The data analyzed contained the following measurements: birth weight (Bwt), wea…
View article: Ovine50KSNP dataset for indigenous sheep breeds samples from Kenya and European countries experiencing different climatic codnitions
Ovine50KSNP dataset for indigenous sheep breeds samples from Kenya and European countries experiencing different climatic codnitions Open
This research aimed at investigating the genetic diversity levels and adaptability of native sheep breeds sampled from different climatic regions. To maintain the integrity of genetic diversity within each breed, meticulous care was taken …
View article: <b>A genome-wide survey details the genetic diversity and adaptability of native sheep breeds from diverse climates</b>
<b>A genome-wide survey details the genetic diversity and adaptability of native sheep breeds from diverse climates</b> Open
This research aimed at investigating the genetic diversity levels and adaptability of native sheep breeds sampled from different climatic regions. To maintain the integrity of genetic diversity within each breed, meticulous care was taken …
View article: Continental vs. tropical breed: Immunity comparison under heat stress conditions utilizing qRT-PCR technique
Continental vs. tropical breed: Immunity comparison under heat stress conditions utilizing qRT-PCR technique Open
Understanding the responses of animals to seasonal heat stress on the genomic level has led to the identification of genes implicated in thermal stress reaction mechanisms. In this study, the relative gene expression of Interleukin-10 ( IL…
View article: Validation of SNP markers for thermotolerance adaptation in Ovis aries adapted to different climatic regions using KASP-PCR technique
Validation of SNP markers for thermotolerance adaptation in Ovis aries adapted to different climatic regions using KASP-PCR technique Open
View article: A review on the potential effects of environmental and economic factors on sheep genetic diversity: Consequences of climate change
A review on the potential effects of environmental and economic factors on sheep genetic diversity: Consequences of climate change Open
View article: Meta-Analysis of Mitochondrial DNA Control Region Diversity to Shed Light on Phylogenetic Relationship and Demographic History of African Sheep (Ovis aries) Breeds
Meta-Analysis of Mitochondrial DNA Control Region Diversity to Shed Light on Phylogenetic Relationship and Demographic History of African Sheep (Ovis aries) Breeds Open
To improve sheep breeding and conservation of genetic resources, the mitochondrial DNA control region (mtDNA CR) of 399 sequences of African indigenous sheep breeds from previously published research articles were meta-analyzed to elucidat…
View article: Effects of natural and artificial barriers on the genetic diversity of game species: a review.
Effects of natural and artificial barriers on the genetic diversity of game species: a review. Open
Barriers are various natural or artificial borders that fragment the landscape. They reduce the habitat, block pathways and separate the populations into smaller segments. A natural barrier may be a sierra, a valley, a river, a sea, the di…