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View article: Development and assessment of an Android veterinary educational application software: ‘Equine Upper Respiratory Tract Guide’
Development and assessment of an Android veterinary educational application software: ‘Equine Upper Respiratory Tract Guide’ Open
Summary Background The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of an interactive software application developed to facilitate the learning of equine upper respiratory system anatomy and pathology. Objectives The primary object…
View article: A Systematic Literature Review of Mitochondrial DNA Analysis for Horse Genetic Diversity
A Systematic Literature Review of Mitochondrial DNA Analysis for Horse Genetic Diversity Open
This Systematic Literature Review (SLR) consolidates current research on mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) analysis in horses, focusing on genetic variation, maternal lineage tracing, and haplogroup identification. The article selection process sc…
View article: First Molecular and Phylogenetic Characterization of Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) and Equine Herpesvirus-4 (EHV-4) in Morocco
First Molecular and Phylogenetic Characterization of Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) and Equine Herpesvirus-4 (EHV-4) in Morocco Open
This study aimed to investigate the molecular prevalence and genetic characterization of EHV-1 and EHV-4 in equid populations in Morocco. A total of 154 equids (114 horses, 9 donkeys, and 31 mules) were sampled, with nasal swabs and tissue…
View article: Sleep in the dromedary camel: features of the ‘first night effect’
Sleep in the dromedary camel: features of the ‘first night effect’ Open
Summary The ‘first night effect’ (FNE) is a well‐known phenomenon in polysomnographic (PSG) sleep studies, resulting in significant variations in the macrostructure of wakefulness and sleep states, particularly between the initial and subs…
View article: Effect of Thyme Essential Oil on Serum Lipid Profile and Renal Function in Meleagris gallopavo
Effect of Thyme Essential Oil on Serum Lipid Profile and Renal Function in Meleagris gallopavo Open
Currently, aromatic plants and their extracts have become an interesting area of research as a means of improving animal health and productivity. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of thyme essential oil (thymol) on key metabolic func…
View article: Establish grassroots genomics and bioinformatics programs to train 400 Africans yearly
Establish grassroots genomics and bioinformatics programs to train 400 Africans yearly Open
In 2022, around 54 % of African students were denied student visas to study in the United States (US), compared to 36 % of Asian students and 9 % of European students, despite African immigrants in the US often being more highly educated t…
View article: Genetic Diversity and Maternal Phylogenetic Relationships among Populations and Strains of Arabian Show Horses
Genetic Diversity and Maternal Phylogenetic Relationships among Populations and Strains of Arabian Show Horses Open
Genetic diversity and phylogenetic relationships within the Arabian show horse populations are of particular interest to breeders worldwide. Using the complete mitochondrial DNA D-loop sequence (916 pb), this study aimed (i) to understand …
View article: Y Chromosome Haplotypes Enlighten Origin, Influence, and Breeding History of North African Barb Horses
Y Chromosome Haplotypes Enlighten Origin, Influence, and Breeding History of North African Barb Horses Open
In horses, demographic patterns are complex due to historical migrations and eventful breeding histories. Particularly puzzling is the ancestry of the North African horse, a founding horse breed, shaped by numerous influences throughout hi…
View article: Induced-ovulation in female dromedary camel involves kisspeptin neuron activation by β nerve growth factor
Induced-ovulation in female dromedary camel involves kisspeptin neuron activation by β nerve growth factor Open
The dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius) is a short-day desert breeder in which female ovulation is induced by mating. Current data indicate that male-induced ovulation is triggered by its seminal plasma nerve growth factor beta (β-NGF), …
View article: Refining the Camelus dromedarius Myostatin Gene Polymorphism through Worldwide Whole-Genome Sequencing
Refining the Camelus dromedarius Myostatin Gene Polymorphism through Worldwide Whole-Genome Sequencing Open
Myostatin (MSTN) is a highly conserved negative regulator of skeletal muscle in mammals. Inactivating mutations results in a hyper-muscularity phenotype known as “double muscling” in several livestock and model species. In Camelus dromedar…
View article: Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Moroccan Beni Ahsen: Is This Endangered Ovine Breed One of the Ancestors of Merino?
Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Moroccan Beni Ahsen: Is This Endangered Ovine Breed One of the Ancestors of Merino? Open
(1) Background. Merino is a worldwide sheep breed well known for the quality and quantity of its wool. If there is no doubt that it originates from the Mediterranean Basin and that human selection took place in southern Spain, the populati…
View article: Seasonal variations in locomotor activity rhythm and diurnal activity in the dromedary camel <i>(Camelus dromedarius)</i> under mesic semi-natural conditions
Seasonal variations in locomotor activity rhythm and diurnal activity in the dromedary camel <i>(Camelus dromedarius)</i> under mesic semi-natural conditions Open
The dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius) is a large ungulate that copes well with the xeric environment of the desert. Its peculiar adaptation to heat and dehydration is well-known. However, its behavior and general activity is far from b…
View article: Aspects of Molecular Genetics in Dromedary Camel
Aspects of Molecular Genetics in Dromedary Camel Open
Dromedary camels are unique in their morphological and physiological characteristics and are capable of providing milk and meat even under extreme environmental conditions. Like other species, the dromedary camel has also benefitted from t…
View article: Seroprevalence of Equine Herpesvirus 1 (EHV-1) and Equine Herpesvirus 4 (EHV-4) in the Northern Moroccan Horse Populations
Seroprevalence of Equine Herpesvirus 1 (EHV-1) and Equine Herpesvirus 4 (EHV-4) in the Northern Moroccan Horse Populations Open
This study reports the first equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) and equine herpesvirus-4 (EHV-4) seroprevalence investigation in horse populations of Morocco in 24 years. It also aims to determine antibody titers in horses vaccinated under field…
View article: Additional file 1 of How have sheep breeds differentiated from each other in Morocco? Genetic structure and geographical distribution patterns
Additional file 1 of How have sheep breeds differentiated from each other in Morocco? Genetic structure and geographical distribution patterns Open
Additional file 1: Table S1. Details on the sampling of individuals (locality, access number of sequences, coordinates, flock number, haplogroups). Table S2. General statistics on the diversity indices of the whole dataset.
View article: Entrainment of circadian rhythms of locomotor activity by ambient temperature cycles in the dromedary camel
Entrainment of circadian rhythms of locomotor activity by ambient temperature cycles in the dromedary camel Open
In the dromedary camel, a well-adapted desert mammal, daily ambient temperature (T a )-cycles have been shown to synchronize the central circadian clock. Such entrainment has been demonstrated by examining two circadian outputs, body tempe…
View article: Molecular characterization of eight horse breeds in Algeria using microsatellite markers
Molecular characterization of eight horse breeds in Algeria using microsatellite markers Open
Amine BME, Naima B, Mohammed B, Abdelkader AA, Youssouf HH, Mohammed P, Suheill GSB. 2020. Molecular characterization of eight horse breeds in Algeria using microsatellite markers. Biodiversitas 21: 4107-4115. The Algerian horse population…
View article: The origin of sheep settlement in Western Mediterranean
The origin of sheep settlement in Western Mediterranean Open
The arrival of Neolithic culture in North Africa, especially domestic animals has been essentially documented from archaeological records. As the data relative to sheep are scarce, we studied the genetic relationship between Moroccan sheep…
View article: Melatonin rhythm and other outputs of the master circadian clock in the desert goat (<i>Capra hircus</i>) are entrained by daily cycles of ambient temperature
Melatonin rhythm and other outputs of the master circadian clock in the desert goat (<i>Capra hircus</i>) are entrained by daily cycles of ambient temperature Open
In desert areas, mammals such as camel and goat are exposed to harsh environmental conditions. The ambient temperature (Ta) cycles have been shown to entrain the circadian clock in the camel. In the present work, we assumed that, in the go…
View article: Genetic variability of dromedary camel populations based on microsatellite markers
Genetic variability of dromedary camel populations based on microsatellite markers Open
Understanding existing levels of genetic variability of camel populations is capital for conservation activities. This study aims to provide information on the genetic diversity of four dromedary populations, including Guerzni, Harcha, Kho…
View article: Dataset concerning haematological and biochemical parameters changes in show jumping horses subjected to exercise and plasmapheresis session
Dataset concerning haematological and biochemical parameters changes in show jumping horses subjected to exercise and plasmapheresis session Open
This article presents data on the effect of plasmapheresis on clinical, haematological and biochemical parameters in horses following exercise and after a plasmapheresis session. This blood filtration technique was realised on six jumping …
View article: Osteoarticular radiographic findings of the distal forelimbs in Tbourida Horses
Osteoarticular radiographic findings of the distal forelimbs in Tbourida Horses Open
Tbourida is a traditional Moroccan equestrian sport in which 15 horses gallop 200 m in a line while riders fire into the sky with muskets. The stop is the finale and representative demands of this equestrian event. Such particular sudden s…
View article: Smartphone and a freely available application as a new tool to record locomotor activity rhythm in large mammals and humans
Smartphone and a freely available application as a new tool to record locomotor activity rhythm in large mammals and humans Open
Daily pattern of locomotor activity (LA), one of the most studied rhythms in humans and rodents, has not been widely investigated in large mammals. This is partly due to the high cost and breakability of used automatic devices. Since last …