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Applying the Metafounders Approach for Genomic Evaluation in a Multibreed Beef Cattle Population [PDF]
Pedigree information is incomplete by nature and commonly not well-established because many of the genetic ties are not known a priori or can be wrong. The genomic era brought new opportunities to assess relationships between individuals.
Vinícius Silva Junqueira +5 more
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Brain Morphology and Quantitative Assessment of Sensory Brain Areas in Southern Bluefin Tuna, Thunnus maccoyii (Scombridae, Teleostei) [PDF]
The absolute and relative volume of major sensory and integrative brain regions of the southern bluefin tuna Thunnus maccoyii are examined using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). A dominant cerebellum projects into the midbrain ventricular space, while the optic tectum represents a smaller proportion of total brain volume than previously estimated ...
Myoung Hoon Ha +9 more
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Description of Encephalon Morphology of Nile Tilapia Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758) (Perciformes: Cichlidae) From Brazil [PDF]
ABSTRACT The Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) is a cichlid species native to Africa and is widely farmed in tropical and subtropical regions around the world, making it one of the most commercially important aquaculture species. Despite its significance, there is still a lack of detailed anatomical descriptions of its brain.
Anna Luiza de Souza Pereira +5 more
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Carcass and meat traits of braford heifers fed diets with triticale silage replacing sorghum silage
Different sources of roughage can influence carcass and meat characteristics during beef production. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of replacing sorghum silage with increasing levels of triticale silage on carcass traits, meat quality,
Aline Marangon de Oliveira +6 more
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Inbreeding Implications on Genetic Diversity and Population Evolution of South American Brown Swiss Cattle [PDF]
Inbreeding is a critical issue in both conservation and animal breeding, as it can severely impact survival, reproductive success and genetic diversity (GD) in domestic species. The Brown Swiss cattle were introduced in South America around a century ago; however, the breeding scheme–derived consequences have been neglected by breeders for numerous ...
Luis F. Cartuche-Macas +3 more
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SUMÁRIO de avaliação genética: Hereford e Braford: 2022. [PDF]
Pampaplus; Prêmios Top Pampaplus; Evolução Pampaplus; Linha do tempo Pampaplus; Entendendo a avaliação genética para melhorar seu rebanho; Instrumentos disponíveis no sumário para alcançar os seus objetivos; Características avaliadas; Avaliações ...
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The Only Girl in Amoy: Gender and American Patriotism in a Nineteenth‐Century Treaty Port
Abstract In 1861, twenty‐year‐old Ruth Bradford accompanied her father to the Chinese treaty port of Amoy where he was to serve as American consul. Bradford recorded this trip in a diary kept from her departure from New York until her 1863 return. Drawing upon her diary, this paper explores how Bradford, as the only American woman in Amoy, refined her ...
Thomas M. Larkin
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We used 550 Braford and 214 Brangus-Ibagé bulls to study the association between Y chromosome morphology and the evaluation of breeding-soundness, karyotyping and breeding records were used to assess Y chromosome morphology.
Marilise M. Horn +4 more
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Crossbreeding represents an important technique to improve growth, beef quality and adaptability in beef production systems in tropical countries. The aim of this study was to evaluate sire and dam breed effects on performance and carcass traits of ...
R. Favero +10 more
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O desempenho de 149 animais, machos inteiros, confinados por períodos variáveis de acordo com acabamento de carcaça, foi utilizado para avaliar a eficiência econômica dos grupos genéticos Nelore sobreano, Nelore desmamado, ½ Valdostana ½ Nelore, ½ ...
I.C. Ferreira +4 more
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