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View article: Vitamin A mediates FABP4 to regulate intramuscular fat production: a new target and strategy for optimizing beef quality
Vitamin A mediates FABP4 to regulate intramuscular fat production: a new target and strategy for optimizing beef quality Open
Beef quality is critically determined by intramuscular fat (IMF) deposition. Retinoic acid (RA), the active metabolite of vitamin A, plays an essential regulatory role in IMF development. To systematically investigate RA-mediated regulatio…
View article: Comparative evaluation of PCR and loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assays for detecting <i>Pasteurella multocida</i> in poultry
Comparative evaluation of PCR and loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assays for detecting <i>Pasteurella multocida</i> in poultry Open
The use of a rapid and portable DNA extraction method, in conjunction with LAMP assays, could create opportunities for point-of-care testing for fowl cholera in field settings.
View article: Wound healing of experimental equine skin wounds and concurrent microbiota in wound dressings following topical propylene glycol gel treatment
Wound healing of experimental equine skin wounds and concurrent microbiota in wound dressings following topical propylene glycol gel treatment Open
Introduction Topical wound treatments rely on carrier formulations with little to no biological impact. The potential for a common vehicle, a propylene glycol (PG) gel, to affect wound healing measures including microbiota is not known. Mi…
View article: Increased Yearling Weight Gain Is Associated with a Distinct Faecal Microbial Profile
Increased Yearling Weight Gain Is Associated with a Distinct Faecal Microbial Profile Open
Microbial communities inhabiting the gut have the ability to influence physiological processes contributing to livestock production and performance. Livestock enterprises rely on animal production traits such as growth performance for prof…
View article: QTLs and Candidate Genes Associated with Semen Traits in Merino Sheep
QTLs and Candidate Genes Associated with Semen Traits in Merino Sheep Open
Ram semen traits play a significant role in conception outcomes, which in turn may influence reproductive efficiency and the overall productivity and profitability of sheep enterprises. Since hundreds of ewes may be inseminated from a sing…
View article: miR-33a Inhibits the Differentiation of Bovine Preadipocytes through the IRS2–Akt Pathway
miR-33a Inhibits the Differentiation of Bovine Preadipocytes through the IRS2–Akt Pathway Open
Several microRNAs (miRNAs) are known to participate in adipogenesis. However, their role in this process, especially in the differentiation of bovine preadipocytes, remains to be elucidated. This study was intended to clarify the effect of…
View article: Effect of Tea Saponins on Rumen Microbiota and Rumen Function in Qinchuan Beef Cattle
Effect of Tea Saponins on Rumen Microbiota and Rumen Function in Qinchuan Beef Cattle Open
Antibiotics can promote livestock growth but have side effects, so the search for safe and effective alternatives to antibiotics is urgent. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of supplementing cattle feed with tea saponins on ruminal b…
View article: Maternal Behavior in Beef Cattle: The Physiology, Assessment and Future Directions—A Review
Maternal Behavior in Beef Cattle: The Physiology, Assessment and Future Directions—A Review Open
Bovine maternal behavior is known to be influenced by a variety of factors including hormonal mediation, breed, age, parity, host genetics and general management practices. Following centuries of varying levels of domestication processes, …
View article: Heritability and Genetic Parameters for Semen Traits in Australian Sheep
Heritability and Genetic Parameters for Semen Traits in Australian Sheep Open
Semen characteristics including volume, gross motility, spermatozoal concentration, and percent post-thaw motility are routinely assessed to determine the quality and quantity of an ejaculate prior to use in artificial breeding programs. C…
View article: Temporal Changes in the Faecal Microbiota of Beef Cattle on Feedlot Placement
Temporal Changes in the Faecal Microbiota of Beef Cattle on Feedlot Placement Open
The microbial communities that inhabit the intestinal tract play an important role in modulating health and productivity. Environmental stressors can impact microbial communities, which can significantly influence host physiology. Cattle a…
View article: Screening and Identification of Muscle-Specific Candidate Genes via Mouse Microarray Data Analysis
Screening and Identification of Muscle-Specific Candidate Genes via Mouse Microarray Data Analysis Open
Muscle tissue is involved with every stage of life activities and has roles in biological processes. For example, the blood circulation system needs the heart muscle to transport blood to all parts, and the movement cannot be separated fro…
View article: Johne's Disease in Dairy Cattle: An Immunogenetic Perspective
Johne's Disease in Dairy Cattle: An Immunogenetic Perspective Open
Johne's disease (JD), also known as paratuberculosis, is a severe production-limiting disease with significant economic and welfare implications for the global cattle industry. Caused by infection with Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratu…
View article: Characterization of Breed Specific Differences in Spermatozoal Transcriptomes of Sheep in Australia
Characterization of Breed Specific Differences in Spermatozoal Transcriptomes of Sheep in Australia Open
Reduced reproductive efficiency results in economic losses to the Australian sheep industry. Reproductive success, particularly after artificial insemination, is dependent on a number of contributing factors on both ewe and ram sides. Desp…
View article: PGRMC1 effects on metabolism, genomic mutation and CpG methylation imply crucial roles in animal biology and disease
PGRMC1 effects on metabolism, genomic mutation and CpG methylation imply crucial roles in animal biology and disease Open
Background: Progesterone receptor membrane component 1 (PGRMC1) is often elevated in cancers, and exists in alternative states of phosphorylation. A motif centered on PGRMC1 Y180 was evolutionarily acquired concurrently with the embryologi…
View article: PGRMC1 effects on metabolism, genomic mutation and CpG methylation imply crucial roles in animal biology and disease
PGRMC1 effects on metabolism, genomic mutation and CpG methylation imply crucial roles in animal biology and disease Open
Progesterone receptor membrane component 1 (PGRMC1) is often elevated in cancers, and exists in alternative states of phosphorylation. A motif centered on PGRMC1 Y180 was evolutionarily acquired concurrently with the embryological gastrula…
View article: The effect of false mount on quality of frozen-thawed semen in <i>Bos indicus</i> beef bulls
The effect of false mount on quality of frozen-thawed semen in <i>Bos indicus</i> beef bulls Open
This study evaluated the effect of false mounts (FM) on quality of frozen-thawed semen in beef bulls. Five mature Brahman bulls at the Standard Semen Production Center in Thailand were subjected to semen collection. Overall, 60 ejaculates …
View article: Additional file 11 of PGRMC1 effects on metabolism, genomic mutation and CpG methylation imply crucial roles in animal biology and disease
Additional file 11 of PGRMC1 effects on metabolism, genomic mutation and CpG methylation imply crucial roles in animal biology and disease Open
Additional file 11 File S1. A zip archive containing excel files with the most significant pathways enrichment results from methylomics analysis including those of Fig. S7B, Table S2 and Table S3. The archive unpacks as five separate folde…
View article: PGRMC1 phosphorylation and cell plasticity 2: genomic integrity and CpG methylation
PGRMC1 phosphorylation and cell plasticity 2: genomic integrity and CpG methylation Open
SUMMARY Progesterone receptor membrane component 1 (PGRMC1) is often elevated in cancers, and exists in alternative states of phosphorylation. A motif centered on PGRMC1 Y180 was evolutionarily acquired concurrently with the embryological …
View article: Analysis of porcine body size variation using re-sequencing data of miniature and large pigs
Analysis of porcine body size variation using re-sequencing data of miniature and large pigs Open
The resulting set of genes in putative sweep regions implies that the genetic background of body size variation in pigs is polygenic rather than mono- or oligogenic. Identified genes suggest alterations in metabolic functions and a possibl…
View article: Short communication: Uncovering quantitative trait loci associated with resistance to Mycobacterium avium ssp. paratuberculosis infection in Holstein cattle using a high-density single nucleotide polymorphism panel
Short communication: Uncovering quantitative trait loci associated with resistance to Mycobacterium avium ssp. paratuberculosis infection in Holstein cattle using a high-density single nucleotide polymorphism panel Open
Mycobacterium avium ssp. paratuberculosis (MAP) is the etiological agent of Johne's disease in cattle. Johne's disease is a disease of significant economic, animal welfare, and public health concern around the globe. Therefore, understandi…
View article: The complete mitochondrial genome of <i>Linguatula serrata</i> (tongue worm) isolated from a dog and phylogenetic analysis
The complete mitochondrial genome of <i>Linguatula serrata</i> (tongue worm) isolated from a dog and phylogenetic analysis Open
The complete mitogenome of Linguatula serrata isolated from nasal cavity of a dog was characterized for the first time. The total size of the circular mitogenome was 15,328 bp consisting of 37 genes including 13 protein coding genes, 22 tR…
View article: Haplotypes on pig chromosome 3 distinguish metabolically healthy from unhealthy obese individuals
Haplotypes on pig chromosome 3 distinguish metabolically healthy from unhealthy obese individuals Open
We have established a pig resource population specifically designed to elucidate the genetics involved in development of obesity and obesity related co-morbidities by crossing the obesity prone Göttingen Minipig breed with two lean product…