Selective breeding
View article: Genomic ancestry and adaptive signatures in the indigenous Hetian cattle from Xinjiang Province of China revealed by whole-genome sequencing
Genomic ancestry and adaptive signatures in the indigenous Hetian cattle from Xinjiang Province of China revealed by whole-genome sequencing Open
Background Cattle domestication and subsequent breed formation have profoundly shaped agricultural economies and ecological adaptation worldwide. Among these, Chinese indigenous breeds exhibit extensive phenotypic diversity driven by compl…
View article: Genomic and transcriptomic analyses reveal the molecular mechanism of heterosis in hybrid largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides)
Genomic and transcriptomic analyses reveal the molecular mechanism of heterosis in hybrid largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) Open
Populations of largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) are showing diminishing genetic diversity and degradation of valuable traits, so it is important to enhance their genetic diversity. Two geographically isolated populations of largemou…
View article: Differential gene expression analysis of Dohne Merino sheep naturally infected with Haemonchus contortus
Differential gene expression analysis of Dohne Merino sheep naturally infected with Haemonchus contortus Open
Gastrointestinal nematode (GIN) infections, particularly caused by Haemonchus contortus, are a major concern in sheep farming, resulting in significant economic losses Genetic resistance, used alongside chemical control, nutrition, and pas…
View article: Advancements in Animal Breeding: From Mendelian Genetics to Machine Learning
Advancements in Animal Breeding: From Mendelian Genetics to Machine Learning Open
Animal breeding has undergone profound transformations from its origins in phenotypic observation to the integration of genomic and machine learning techniques. This review paper explores the progression of livestock breeding, tracing its …
View article: Enhancement of Growth in Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758) Through DNA Transfer
Enhancement of Growth in Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758) Through DNA Transfer Open
Background The Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus is a widely cultivated fish throughout the world. The fish is particularly important for aquaculture in Nigeria due to its popularity. Most of the improved tilapia strains were developed t…
View article: Pedigree based analysis of population structure in Hungarian sheep (Racka sheep)
Pedigree based analysis of population structure in Hungarian sheep (Racka sheep) Open
The Hungarian sheep (also known as Racka sheep) is the best known and most characteristic native sheep breed of Hungary, which has been bred in the Carpathian Basin for centuries. Regular pedigree data collection has been ongoing since 199…
View article: Genetic Analysis of Stayability and its Relationships with Production, Conformation, Fertility and Health Traits in Holstein Cattle
Genetic Analysis of Stayability and its Relationships with Production, Conformation, Fertility and Health Traits in Holstein Cattle Open
The objectives of this study were to estimate genetic parameters for stayability in Chinese Holstein cattle and to estimate its genetic correlations with routinely collected traits. Although knowledge and genetic breeding technologies for …
View article: Integrative Omics Defines Metabolic Biomarkers and Genetic Regulatory Mechanisms of Mortality Risk
Integrative Omics Defines Metabolic Biomarkers and Genetic Regulatory Mechanisms of Mortality Risk Open
The genetic and metabolic architecture of mortality risk represents a fundamental, yet poorly understood, challenge in human medicine and livestock breeding. Here serum metabolomics and multi‐omics data is integrated in a designed 3‐genera…
View article: Fine mapping and functional annotation of a QTL for resistance to Tilapia Lake Virus (TiLV) in Nile tilapia ( <i>Oreochromis niloticus</i> )
Fine mapping and functional annotation of a QTL for resistance to Tilapia Lake Virus (TiLV) in Nile tilapia ( <i>Oreochromis niloticus</i> ) Open
Disease resistance is one of the main targets of animal breeding programs. In recent years, incorporating genomic information to accelerate genetic progress has become one of the priorities of the industry. Here, we combined population sca…
View article: That's So Last Season: Unraveling the Genomic Consequences of Fur Farming in Arctic Foxes ( <i>Vulpes lagopus</i> )
That's So Last Season: Unraveling the Genomic Consequences of Fur Farming in Arctic Foxes ( <i>Vulpes lagopus</i> ) Open
Humans have relied on animal fur for centuries, yet fur farming only began recently during the mid‐19th Century. Little is known about this incipient domestication or the genomic processes involved. Domestication may involve founder effect…
View article: Integrating parental breeding value, genetic gain, and gamete contribution for elite family selection in Platycladus orientalis
Integrating parental breeding value, genetic gain, and gamete contribution for elite family selection in Platycladus orientalis Open
Platycladus orientalis (L.) Franco seed orchards play an important role in sustainable forestry in China but balancing genetic gain and genetic diversity remains a significant challenge. Two key factors influence the success of seed orchar…
View article: Genetic parameters estimation and optimization of genomic selection in mud crab (Scylla paramamosain): a case study for growth-related traits
Genetic parameters estimation and optimization of genomic selection in mud crab (Scylla paramamosain): a case study for growth-related traits Open
Taken together, the reference population comprising at least 150 samples genotyped with over 10 K SNPs is the minimum standard for implementing GS of growth-related traits in mud crab. Our results would provide valuable insights and practi…
View article: Selection History Models in a Population under Ongoing Directional Selection
Selection History Models in a Population under Ongoing Directional Selection Open
The aim of animal breeding is to select the genetically best animals in the current generation to improve the performance of future generations for a specific breeding goal. With the continuous shift in breeding goals towards more balanced…
View article: Molecular Breeding Advancements and Role of Molecular Markers in Ornamental Plants
Molecular Breeding Advancements and Role of Molecular Markers in Ornamental Plants Open
Ornamental plants exhibit the capacity to augment visual appeal through their diverse morphological features, encompassing floral forms, hues, foliage, and numerous other attributes. These botanical specimens find application in landscapin…
View article: Breeding Selection for U.S. Siberian Huskies Has Altered Genes Regulating Metabolism, Endurance, Development, Body Conformation, Immune Function, and Behavior
Breeding Selection for U.S. Siberian Huskies Has Altered Genes Regulating Metabolism, Endurance, Development, Body Conformation, Immune Function, and Behavior Open
Background: The Siberian Husky has evolved as a versatile dog capable of traversing over 1600 km in extreme Arctic conditions, being a competitive show dog in the American Kennel Club, or a favorite pet for companionship. Modern genomics p…
View article: Genetic isolation and identity in pigs of rassian and foreign populations
Genetic isolation and identity in pigs of rassian and foreign populations Open
Modern pig production balances between intensive farming using high-performance breeds (Landrace, Large White, Duroc) and the conservation of genetic diversity in native breeds such as the Hungarian Mangalica. This study aims to identify g…
View article: Construction of a genome-wide linkage map and QTL mapping for growth and hypoxia tolerance traits in Chinese longsnout catfish (Leiocassis longirostris)
Construction of a genome-wide linkage map and QTL mapping for growth and hypoxia tolerance traits in Chinese longsnout catfish (Leiocassis longirostris) Open
The Chinese longsnout catfish (Leiocassis longirostris) is an important freshwater aquaculture species, and the selective breeding of fast-growth and hypoxia tolerance population will have a positive impact on its industry. In order to pro…
View article: Optimizing the breeding strategy in Vanaraja female parent line chicken by monitoring the genetic variability for the major performance traits
Optimizing the breeding strategy in Vanaraja female parent line chicken by monitoring the genetic variability for the major performance traits Open
Based on the findings, PD-2 population still has sufficient genetic variability for the selection trait and other performance traits. The present breeding program can continue in order to produce genetic improvement in the Vanaraja chicken.
View article: Productivity of the Hereford breed of cattle in conditions of the Barabinsk zone of the Novosibirsk region according to the evaluation data
Productivity of the Hereford breed of cattle in conditions of the Barabinsk zone of the Novosibirsk region according to the evaluation data Open
Beef cattle breeding in the Novosibirsk region is currently represented by four pedigree breeding units in which Hereford and Aberdeen-Angus cattle are bred. The article analyzes the state of the herd over four years on the basis of a comp…
View article: Strengthening Breeding Stock Supply: A Study of Community-Based Duck Farming in Magelang under Good Breeding Practice Guidelines
Strengthening Breeding Stock Supply: A Study of Community-Based Duck Farming in Magelang under Good Breeding Practice Guidelines Open
Breeding implementation is crucial to improve livestock productivity. This study evaluated (1) Magelang duck breeding practices compared to Good Breeding Practice (GBP) standards, and (2) the feasibility of Magelang District as a breeding …
View article: Evaluation of genotype-environment interaction in poultry
Evaluation of genotype-environment interaction in poultry Open
This thesis investigates genotype-by-environment interaction (GEI) in poultry, aiming to understand how different genotypes change across to environmental variation. GEI occurs when the performance of animals changes depending on the envir…
View article: Transcriptome and proteome of ovarian tissues revealed the differences in the ovaries of dairy goats during the breeding and non-breeding seasons
Transcriptome and proteome of ovarian tissues revealed the differences in the ovaries of dairy goats during the breeding and non-breeding seasons Open
Dairy goats represent a crucial species within global dairy livestock. In temperate regions with distinct seasons, dairy goats exhibit reduced reproductive activity under long photoperiod conditions—a phase termed the non-breeding season. …
View article: Domestication as the driver of lower chronic stress levels in fish in catch-and-release recreational fisheries and aquaculture versus wild conspecifics
Domestication as the driver of lower chronic stress levels in fish in catch-and-release recreational fisheries and aquaculture versus wild conspecifics Open
The manipulation of species’ attributes through selective breeding can produce domesticated traits including decreased stress responses (i.e., selecting for high stress resilience). Common carp Cyprinus carpio (“carp”) have been domesticat…
View article: Transcriptomic Profiles of Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) Selectively Bred for High and Low Fillet Yield
Transcriptomic Profiles of Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) Selectively Bred for High and Low Fillet Yield Open
The fillet yield phenotype is a trait that can be improved in aquaculture species through conventional selective breeding. This approach was applied to rainbow trout for three consecutive generations of selection to produce a high-yield li…
View article: Breeding for Stress Tolerance in Oil Seed Crops
Breeding for Stress Tolerance in Oil Seed Crops Open
Oilseeds are the largest source of vegetable oil forming an essential part of daily meal. Oilseeds provide several nutrients in the form of carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and essential fatty acids. Considering the opportunities to impro…
View article: Breeding for Stress Tolerance in Oil Seed Crops
Breeding for Stress Tolerance in Oil Seed Crops Open
Oilseeds are the largest source of vegetable oil forming an essential part of daily meal. Oilseeds provide several nutrients in the form of carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and essential fatty acids. Considering the opportunities to impro…
View article: Detection of Genetic Variants Associated with Behavioural Response During Milking in Simmental Dual-Purpose Cows
Detection of Genetic Variants Associated with Behavioural Response During Milking in Simmental Dual-Purpose Cows Open
Cattle breeding has traditionally focused on improving production traits; however, recent interest in positive animal welfare has shifted attention toward selecting for more robust animals that balance productivity with health and well-bei…
View article: Polymorphism of GHR, GH, GDF5, TG, LEP and IGF-1 Genes in the Kazakh Whiteheaded
Polymorphism of GHR, GH, GDF5, TG, LEP and IGF-1 Genes in the Kazakh Whiteheaded Open
Modern livestock breeding faces a number of issues associated with the need to improve productivity and product quality, as well as with adaptation to changing environmental conditions. The paper aims to study the frequency of occurrence o…
View article: Genetic Feed Efficiency Traits in Dairy Cattle: A Systematic Meta-Analysis
Genetic Feed Efficiency Traits in Dairy Cattle: A Systematic Meta-Analysis Open
Efficient feed utilization is crucial for sustainable dairy cattle production. This systematic review and meta-analysis pooled heritability estimates for feed intake (FI), feed saved (FS), dry matter intake (DMI), feed conversion ratio (FC…
View article: Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of guanidinoacetic acid (Creamino®) for turkeys for fattening and reared for breeding (Alzchem Trostberg GmbH)
Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of guanidinoacetic acid (Creamino®) for turkeys for fattening and reared for breeding (Alzchem Trostberg GmbH) Open
Following a request from the European Commission, the Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of guanidinoacetic acid (GAA) when used a…