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View article: Genome-wide landscape of genetic diversity, runs of homozygosity, and runs of heterozygosity in five Alpine and Mediterranean goat breeds
Genome-wide landscape of genetic diversity, runs of homozygosity, and runs of heterozygosity in five Alpine and Mediterranean goat breeds Open
Background Goat breeds in the Alpine area and Mediterranean basin exhibit a unique genetic heritage shaped by centuries of selection and adaptability to harsh environments. Understanding their adaptive traits can aid breeding programs targ…
View article: Detection and quantification of true proteins, casein fractions and their genetic variants, and whey proteins in goat milk by reverse-phase high-performance liquid chromatography
Detection and quantification of true proteins, casein fractions and their genetic variants, and whey proteins in goat milk by reverse-phase high-performance liquid chromatography Open
The protein profile of milk is an increasingly important research topic in relation to the technological properties of milk for cheesemaking and its value for human nutrition. Goats are a valuable source of milk worldwide, but there is no …
View article: The African introgression of Murciano Granadina goats has a Moroccan origin and displays remarkable levels of inter‐individual variability
The African introgression of Murciano Granadina goats has a Moroccan origin and displays remarkable levels of inter‐individual variability Open
There is evidence that Murciano Granadina (MG), the most important caprine dairy breed in Spain, has been introgressed by African goats, but the precise geographic origin of such introgression has not been identified yet. Moreover, an accu…
View article: Investigating the footprint of post-domestication dispersal on the diversity of modern European, African and Asian goats
Investigating the footprint of post-domestication dispersal on the diversity of modern European, African and Asian goats Open
Background Goats were domesticated in the Fertile Crescent about 10,000 years before present (YBP) and subsequently spread across Eurasia and Africa. This dispersal is expected to generate a gradient of declining genetic diversity with inc…
View article: Detailed mineral profile of milk, whey, and cheese from cows, buffaloes, goats, ewes, and dromedary camels, and efficiency of recovery of minerals in their cheese
Detailed mineral profile of milk, whey, and cheese from cows, buffaloes, goats, ewes, and dromedary camels, and efficiency of recovery of minerals in their cheese Open
Milk and dairy products are important in the human diet not only for the macronutrients, such as proteins and fats, that they provide, but also for the supply of essential micronutrients, such as minerals. Minerals are present in milk in s…
View article: Genetic diversity and signatures of selection in Anglo-Arabian racehorses based on medium-density genotype data
Genetic diversity and signatures of selection in Anglo-Arabian racehorses based on medium-density genotype data Open
The Anglo-Arabian horse breed (AA) is the result of crossing between Thoroughbred and Arabian horses renowned for versatility in show-jumping and racing. Southwest France and Sardinia in Italy are considered the historical nucleus of Europ…
View article: Variations in Casein Genes Are Associated with Milk Protein and Fat Contents in Sarda Goats (Capra hircus), with an Important Role of CSN1S2 for Milk Yield
Variations in Casein Genes Are Associated with Milk Protein and Fat Contents in Sarda Goats (Capra hircus), with an Important Role of CSN1S2 for Milk Yield Open
This work aimed to assess the variability of casein genes in a population of 153 bucks and 825 lactating does of the Sarda breed, and to perform association analysis between polymorphic sites and milk yield and composition traits. To genot…
View article: Cheese yield and nutrients recovery in the curd predicted by Fourier-transform spectra from individual sheep milk samples
Cheese yield and nutrients recovery in the curd predicted by Fourier-transform spectra from individual sheep milk samples Open
The objectives of this study were to explore the use of Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy on individual sheep milk samples for predicting cheese-making traits, and to test the effect of the farm variability on their prediction…
View article: Phenotypic Analysis of Fourier-Transform Infrared Milk Spectra in Dairy Goats
Phenotypic Analysis of Fourier-Transform Infrared Milk Spectra in Dairy Goats Open
The infrared spectrum of bovine milk is used to predict many interesting traits, whereas there have been few studies on goat milk in this regard. The objective of this study was to characterize the major sources of variation in the absorba…
View article: Variability of genes involved in lipid metabolism and their effect on milk yield, composition and coagulation traits in Sarda sheep
Variability of genes involved in lipid metabolism and their effect on milk yield, composition and coagulation traits in Sarda sheep Open
Variability of nine genes involved in lipid metabolism was assessed in 1,112 Sarda breed ewes, in order to evaluate their effect on milk yield, composition and traditional and derived coagulation parameters.Linkage disequilibrium (LD) was …
View article: Prediction accuracies of cheese-making traits using Fourier-transform infrared spectra in goat milk
Prediction accuracies of cheese-making traits using Fourier-transform infrared spectra in goat milk Open
The objectives of this study were to explore the use of Fourier-transform infrared (FITR) spectroscopy on 458 goat milk samples for predicting cheese-making traits, and to test the effect of the farm variability on their prediction accurac…
View article: Corrigendum to “Composition, coagulation properties, and predicted cheesemaking traits of bulk goat milk from different farming systems, breeds, and stages of production” (J. Dairy Sci. 105:6724–6738)
Corrigendum to “Composition, coagulation properties, and predicted cheesemaking traits of bulk goat milk from different farming systems, breeds, and stages of production” (J. Dairy Sci. 105:6724–6738) Open
In Table 3 on page 6732, the value of the a30 column in the intensive farming system row should be 32.8, not 328. The "." is missing. The corrected Table 3 is shown below. The authors regret the error. Table 3Least squares means and P-valu…
View article: Composition, coagulation properties, and predicted cheesemaking traits of bulk goat milk from different farming systems, breeds, and stages of production
Composition, coagulation properties, and predicted cheesemaking traits of bulk goat milk from different farming systems, breeds, and stages of production Open
At the global level, the quantity of goat milk produced and its gross production value have increased considerably over the last 2 decades. Although many scientific papers on this topic have been published, few studies have been carried ou…
View article: Predictive formulas for different measures of cheese yield using milk composition from individual goat samples
Predictive formulas for different measures of cheese yield using milk composition from individual goat samples Open
The objective of this study was to develop formulas based on milk composition of individual goat samples for predicting cheese yield (%CY) traits (fresh curd, milk solids, and water retained in the curd). The specific aims were to assess a…
View article: Mitochondrial DNA diversity of the Sardinian local cattle stock
Mitochondrial DNA diversity of the Sardinian local cattle stock Open
The aim of this research was to characterize the genetic diversity of the Sarda (Sa, n = 131), Sardo Bruna (SB, n = 44) and Sardo Modicana (SM, n = 26) cattle breeds, reared in the island of Sardinia (Italy). A portion of the mitochondrial…
View article: Pazzola et al. jds.2022-22098 Supplemental Tables.pdf
Pazzola et al. jds.2022-22098 Supplemental Tables.pdf Open
Pazzola et al. jds.2022-22098 Supplemental Tables
View article: Composition and aptitude for cheese-making of milk from cows, buffaloes, goats, sheep, dromedary camels, and donkeys
Composition and aptitude for cheese-making of milk from cows, buffaloes, goats, sheep, dromedary camels, and donkeys Open
Bovines produce about 83% of the milk and dairy products consumed by humans worldwide, the rest represented by bubaline, caprine, ovine, camelid, and equine species, which are particularly important in areas of extensive pastoralism. Altho…
View article: Novel Genes Associated with Dairy Traits in Sarda Sheep
Novel Genes Associated with Dairy Traits in Sarda Sheep Open
The aim of the present research was to analyze the variability of 45 SNPs from different genes involved in metabolism and innate immunity to perform an association analysis with the milk yield, composition and milk coagulation traits. A po…
View article: Polymorphisms at Myostatin Gene (MSTN) and the Associations with Sport Performances in Anglo-Arabian Racehorses
Polymorphisms at Myostatin Gene (MSTN) and the Associations with Sport Performances in Anglo-Arabian Racehorses Open
One hundred and eighty Anglo-Arabian horses running 1239 races were sampled for the present study. DNA was extracted from the blood and myostatin gene, MSTN, was genotyped. Moreover, prizes won and places were achieved for the 1239 races t…
View article: Breed of goat affects the prediction accuracy of milk coagulation properties using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy
Breed of goat affects the prediction accuracy of milk coagulation properties using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy Open
The prediction of traditional goat milk coagulation properties (MCP) and curd firmness over time (CFt) parameters via Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy can be of significant economic interest to the dairy industry a…
View article: Goat farm variability affects milk Fourier-transform infrared spectra used for predicting coagulation properties
Goat farm variability affects milk Fourier-transform infrared spectra used for predicting coagulation properties Open
Driven by the large amount of goat milk destined for cheese production, and to pioneer the goat cheese industry, the objective of this study was to assess the effect of farm in predicting goat milk-coagulation and curd-firmness traits via …
View article: Effects of feeding system and CLA supplementation on animal, carcase and meat characteristics of fattened lambs and ewes
Effects of feeding system and CLA supplementation on animal, carcase and meat characteristics of fattened lambs and ewes Open
To promote local food products could be a valuable strategy for preserving autochthonous sheep breeds. A total of 115 lambs and ewes of local sheep breeds (Alpagota, Bogna, Foza and Lamon) of the Veneto region were used to evaluate the eff…
View article: Performance, carcass conformation and meat quality of suckling, weaned and heavy lambs, and culled fattened ewes of autochthonous alpine sheep breeds
Performance, carcass conformation and meat quality of suckling, weaned and heavy lambs, and culled fattened ewes of autochthonous alpine sheep breeds Open
Several local sheep breeds of the Alpine regions are in danger of extinction as a result of mountain farms being abandoned. Three fattening trials were carried out on 4 breeds of the Veneto region (Foza, Lamon, Alpagota, and Brogna) on a t…
View article: Assessing the Diversity and Population Substructure of Sarda Breed Bucks by Using Mtdna and Y-Chromosome Markers
Assessing the Diversity and Population Substructure of Sarda Breed Bucks by Using Mtdna and Y-Chromosome Markers Open
A sample of 146 Sarda bucks from eight subregions of Sardinia, Italy (Nuorese, Barbagia, Baronia, Ogliastra, Sarrabus, Guspinese, Iglesiente, Sulcis) were characterized for Y-chromosome and mtDNA markers to assess the levels of population …
View article: Genetic variability in the A microsatellite at SLC11A1 gene and possible implications with innate resistance against brucellosis in Algerian native goats
Genetic variability in the A microsatellite at SLC11A1 gene and possible implications with innate resistance against brucellosis in Algerian native goats Open
Sahraoui H, Madani T, Fantazi K, Chaouch Khouane A, Ameur Ameur A, Paschino P, Vacca GM, Gaouar SBS, Dettori ML. 2020. Genetic variability in the A microsatellite at SLC11A1 gene and possible implications with innate resistance against bru…
View article: Exploring the Genotype at CSN3 Gene, Milk Composition, Coagulation and Cheese-Yield Traits of the Sardo-Modicana, an Autochthonous Cattle Breed from the Sardinia Region, Italy
Exploring the Genotype at CSN3 Gene, Milk Composition, Coagulation and Cheese-Yield Traits of the Sardo-Modicana, an Autochthonous Cattle Breed from the Sardinia Region, Italy Open
The Sardo-Modicana is a local cattle breed from Sardinia, Italy. No information about its dairy potential is available in the literature. This study investigated the genotype at the CSN3 gene and milk traits of the Sardo-Modicana cattle br…
View article: Test positivity for Maedi–Visna virus and Mycobacterium avium ssp. paratuberculosis in Sarda ewes: Effects on milk composition and coagulation traits and heritability estimates for susceptibility
Test positivity for Maedi–Visna virus and Mycobacterium avium ssp. paratuberculosis in Sarda ewes: Effects on milk composition and coagulation traits and heritability estimates for susceptibility Open
Maedi-Visna virus (MVV) and Mycobacterium avium ssp. paratuberculosis (MAP) are two pathogens that cause chronic, production-limiting diseases in dairy sheep. Although they are present worldwide, there are no detailed reports on their actu…
View article: Association Analysis between SPP1, POFUT1 and PRLR Gene Variation and Milk Yield, Composition and Coagulation Traits in Sarda Sheep
Association Analysis between SPP1, POFUT1 and PRLR Gene Variation and Milk Yield, Composition and Coagulation Traits in Sarda Sheep Open
Many studies focus on the identification of genomic regions that undergo selective processes, where evidence of selection is revealed and positional candidate genes are identified. The aim of the research was to evaluate the association be…
View article: Characterization of milk composition, coagulation properties, and cheese-making ability of goats reared in extensive farms
Characterization of milk composition, coagulation properties, and cheese-making ability of goats reared in extensive farms Open
The aims of this study were to explore the variability of milk composition, coagulation properties, and cheese-making traits of the Sarda goat breed, and to investigate the effects of animal and farm factors, and the geographic area (Centr…
View article: Goat cheese yield and recovery of fat, protein, and total solids in curd are affected by milk coagulation properties
Goat cheese yield and recovery of fat, protein, and total solids in curd are affected by milk coagulation properties Open
The aims of the present research were to quantify the effects of each coagulation trait, traditional milk coagulation properties [MCP: rennet coagulation time (RCT), curd-firming time (k20), and curd firmness at 30 min (a30…