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View article: Effect of GnRHR, BMP6 and FSHR Gene Pyramiding on Litter Traits of Goats
Effect of GnRHR, BMP6 and FSHR Gene Pyramiding on Litter Traits of Goats Open
Many studies have shown that only a few breeds of goat have the trait of high fertility, and genes play an important role in regulating litter size. This study investigated the effects of GnRHR, BMP6, and FSHR gene polymorphisms on litter …
View article: Effects of Fresh Corn Stover to Corn Flour Ratio on Fermentation Quality and Bacterial Community of Mixed Silage
Effects of Fresh Corn Stover to Corn Flour Ratio on Fermentation Quality and Bacterial Community of Mixed Silage Open
Due to the high price of whole-plant corn silage in southern China, many dairy farms are attempting to prepare whole-plant corn silage using corn stover and corn flour, but the mixing ratio has not yet been determined. Therefore, we mixed …
View article: Screening of SNP Loci Related to Leg Length Trait in Leizhou Goats Based on Whole-Genome Resequencing
Screening of SNP Loci Related to Leg Length Trait in Leizhou Goats Based on Whole-Genome Resequencing Open
Leizhou goats can be classified into tall and short types based on their size and habits. The tall Leizhou goats are well-suited for grazing management due to their robust physique, while the dwarf types are smaller, grow rapidly, and are …
View article: Effects of moringa polysaccharides on growth performance, immune function, rumen morphology, and microbial community structure in early-weaned goat kids
Effects of moringa polysaccharides on growth performance, immune function, rumen morphology, and microbial community structure in early-weaned goat kids Open
The aim of this research was to investigate the effects of adding moringa polysaccharides (MOP) on the growth performance, immune function, rumen tissue morphology, and rumen microbial community in early-weaned goat kids. Twenty-one 7-day-…
View article: Mitochondria-Targeted Antioxidant MitoQ Improves In Vitro Maturation and Subsequent Embryonic Development from Culled Cows
Mitochondria-Targeted Antioxidant MitoQ Improves In Vitro Maturation and Subsequent Embryonic Development from Culled Cows Open
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects and mechanisms of MitoQ on the IVM of culled bovine oocytes and subsequent embryonic development. The results revealed that in comparison to the control group (0 µmol/L), the IVM rat…
View article: Selection and Regulatory Network Analysis of Differential CircRNAs in the Hypothalamus of Goats with High and Low Reproductive Capacity
Selection and Regulatory Network Analysis of Differential CircRNAs in the Hypothalamus of Goats with High and Low Reproductive Capacity Open
The objectives of this investigation were to identify differentially expressed circular RNAs (circRNAs) in the hypothalamus of goats with high and low prolificacy and construct a circRNA-mRNA regulatory network to uncover key potential cir…
View article: Identification of functional circRNAs regulating ovarian follicle development in goats
Identification of functional circRNAs regulating ovarian follicle development in goats Open
View article: Whole-genome sequencing identified candidate genes associated with high and low litter size in Chuanzhong black goats
Whole-genome sequencing identified candidate genes associated with high and low litter size in Chuanzhong black goats Open
The reproductive performance of goats significantly influences breeding efficiency and economic returns, with litter size serving as a comprehensive indicator. Despite this, research on the genetic control of litter size remains limited. T…
View article: scRNA-seq revealing the molecular atlas of the goat follicular microenvironment over the time course of ovulation
scRNA-seq revealing the molecular atlas of the goat follicular microenvironment over the time course of ovulation Open
View article: Author Correction: Transcriptome analysis of mRNA and miRNA in the development of LeiZhou goat muscles
Author Correction: Transcriptome analysis of mRNA and miRNA in the development of LeiZhou goat muscles Open
View article: Identification and Functional Analysis of circRNAs during Goat Follicular Development
Identification and Functional Analysis of circRNAs during Goat Follicular Development Open
Litter size is a crucial quantitative trait in animals, closely linked to follicular development. Circular RNA (circRNA), a type of single-stranded closed-loop endogenous RNA with stable expression, plays pivotal roles in various biologica…
View article: Effects of different dietary energy levels on growth performance, meat quality and nutritional composition, rumen fermentation parameters, and rumen microbiota of fattening Angus steers
Effects of different dietary energy levels on growth performance, meat quality and nutritional composition, rumen fermentation parameters, and rumen microbiota of fattening Angus steers Open
This study investigates the effects of varying energy levels in diets on Black Angus steers, focusing on growth performance, muscle composition, rumen microbial community, and their interrelationships. Twenty-seven Black Angus steers, aged…
View article: Transcriptome analysis of mRNA and miRNA in the development of LeiZhou goat muscles
Transcriptome analysis of mRNA and miRNA in the development of LeiZhou goat muscles Open
View article: miR-128-3p Regulates Follicular Granulosa Cell Proliferation and Apoptosis by Targeting the Growth Hormone Secretagogue Receptor
miR-128-3p Regulates Follicular Granulosa Cell Proliferation and Apoptosis by Targeting the Growth Hormone Secretagogue Receptor Open
The proliferation and apoptosis of granulosa cells (GCs) affect follicle development and reproductive disorders, with microRNAs playing a crucial regulatory role. Previous studies have shown the differential expression of miR-128-3p at dif…
View article: The Relieving Effect of Fermented Pineapple Residue on Heat Stress in Beef Cattle
The Relieving Effect of Fermented Pineapple Residue on Heat Stress in Beef Cattle Open
In this experiment, the fermented pineapple residue (FPR) was replaced with 0% (CON), 25% (T25) and 50% (T50) in the diet based on silage royal grass roxb for 30 days in the fattened fatten bulls to evaluate the effect of FPR on growth per…
View article: Transcriptome analysis reveals pituitary lncRNA, circRNA and mRNA affecting fertility in high- and low-yielding goats
Transcriptome analysis reveals pituitary lncRNA, circRNA and mRNA affecting fertility in high- and low-yielding goats Open
The pituitary gland serves as the central endocrine regulator of growth, reproduction, and metabolism and plays a crucial role in the reproductive process of female animals. Transcriptome analysis was conducted using pituitary gland sample…
View article: Effects of the Oat Hay Feeding Method and Compound Probiotic Supplementation on the Growth, Antioxidant Capacity, Immunity, and Rumen Bacteria Community of Dairy Calves
Effects of the Oat Hay Feeding Method and Compound Probiotic Supplementation on the Growth, Antioxidant Capacity, Immunity, and Rumen Bacteria Community of Dairy Calves Open
This study aimed to investigate the effects of the oat hay feeding method and compound probiotics (CMP) on the growth, health, serum antioxidant and immune indicators, rumen fermentation, and bacteria community of dairy calves from 3 to 5 …
View article: Effects of fermented herbal tea residue on meat quality, rumen fermentation parameters and microbes of black goats
Effects of fermented herbal tea residue on meat quality, rumen fermentation parameters and microbes of black goats Open
View article: Expression profile and bioinformatics analysis of circRNA and its associated ceRNA networks in longissimus dorsi from Lufeng cattle and Leiqiong cattle
Expression profile and bioinformatics analysis of circRNA and its associated ceRNA networks in longissimus dorsi from Lufeng cattle and Leiqiong cattle Open
View article: Transgenerational epigenetic inheritance and immunity in chickens that vary in Marek's disease resistance
Transgenerational epigenetic inheritance and immunity in chickens that vary in Marek's disease resistance Open
View article: Genome-Wide Association Study of Lactation Traits in Chinese Holstein Cows in Southern China
Genome-Wide Association Study of Lactation Traits in Chinese Holstein Cows in Southern China Open
Lactation traits are economically important for dairy cows. Southern China has a high-temperature and high-humidity climate, and environmental and genetic interactions greatly impact dairy cattle performance. The aim of this study was to i…
View article: Effect of a High-Starch or a High-Fat Diet on the Milk Performance, Apparent Nutrient Digestibility, Hindgut Fermentation Parameters and Microbiota of Lactating Cows
Effect of a High-Starch or a High-Fat Diet on the Milk Performance, Apparent Nutrient Digestibility, Hindgut Fermentation Parameters and Microbiota of Lactating Cows Open
In this study, changes in milk performance, nutrient digestibility, hindgut fermentation parameters and microflora were observed by inducing milk fat depression (MFD) in dairy cows fed with a high-starch or a high-fat diet. Eight Holstein …
View article: A Study on Differential Biomarkers in the Milk of Holstein Cows with Different Somatic Cells Count Levels
A Study on Differential Biomarkers in the Milk of Holstein Cows with Different Somatic Cells Count Levels Open
Dairy cow mastitis is one of the common diseases of dairy cows, which will not only endanger the health of dairy cows but also affect the quality of milk. Dairy cow mastitis is an inflammatory reaction caused by pathogenic microorganisms a…
View article: Effect of Capsaicin Addition on Antioxidant Capacity, Immune Performance and Upper Respiratory Microbiota in Nursing Calves
Effect of Capsaicin Addition on Antioxidant Capacity, Immune Performance and Upper Respiratory Microbiota in Nursing Calves Open
Capsaicin (CAP) has various biological activities; it has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and stimulates intestinal development. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of CAP on the health of nursi…
View article: The Effect of Capsaicin on Growth Performance, Antioxidant Capacity, Immunity and Gut Micro-Organisms of Calves
The Effect of Capsaicin on Growth Performance, Antioxidant Capacity, Immunity and Gut Micro-Organisms of Calves Open
Capsaicin is the active ingredient of the red pepper plant of the genus Capsicum. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of different doses of capsaicin on growth performance, antioxidant capacity, immunity, fecal fermentatio…
View article: Identification of Key Functional Genes and LncRNAs Influencing Muscle Growth and Development in Leizhou Black Goats
Identification of Key Functional Genes and LncRNAs Influencing Muscle Growth and Development in Leizhou Black Goats Open
Meat yield and quality are important economic traits of livestock. Herein, longissimus dorsi (LD) muscles of Leizhou black goats aged 0, 3, and 6 months were used to identify differentially expressed messenger RNAs (mRNAs) and long non-cod…
View article: Transcriptome analysis reveals mRNAs and long non-coding RNAs associated with fecundity in the hypothalamus of high-and low-fecundity goat
Transcriptome analysis reveals mRNAs and long non-coding RNAs associated with fecundity in the hypothalamus of high-and low-fecundity goat Open
As an important organ that coordinates the neuroendocrine system, the hypothalamus synthesizes and secretes reproductive hormones that act on the goat organism, thereby precisely regulating follicular development and reproductive processes…
View article: Comparative Hypothalamic Transcriptome Analysis Reveals Crucial mRNAs, lncRNAs, and circRNAs Affecting Litter Size in Goats
Comparative Hypothalamic Transcriptome Analysis Reveals Crucial mRNAs, lncRNAs, and circRNAs Affecting Litter Size in Goats Open
Litter size is an important indicator to measure the reproductive performance of goats, which is affected by the reproductive function of animals. The hypothalamus, as the regulatory center of the endocrine system, plays an important role …
View article: Integrating Analysis to Identify Differential circRNAs Involved in Goat Endometrial Receptivity
Integrating Analysis to Identify Differential circRNAs Involved in Goat Endometrial Receptivity Open
Endometrial receptivity is one of the main factors underlying a successful pregnancy, with reports substantiating the fact that suboptimal endometrial receptivity accounts for two-thirds of early implantation event failures. The associatio…
View article: miR-450-5p and miR-202-5p Synergistically Regulate Follicle Development in Black Goat
miR-450-5p and miR-202-5p Synergistically Regulate Follicle Development in Black Goat Open
Follicle maturation is a complex biological process governed by numerous factors, and researchers have observed follicle development by studying the proliferation and apoptosis of follicular granulosa cells (GCs). However, the regulatory m…