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On the Breeds of Cattle—Historic and Current Classifications [PDF]

Diversity, 2011
Classification of cattle breeds contributes to our understanding of the history of cattle and is essential for an effective conservation of genetic diversity.
Johannes A. Lenstra, Peter A. Koolmees, Bert Theunissen, European Cattle Genetic Diversity Consortium, Marleen Felius   +4 more
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Morphometric parameters of the head of the Bosnian broken-haired hound: Barak [PDF]

Acta Agriculturae Serbica, 2021
Parameters of the head are among the most important characteristics of each dog breed. The first morphometric examination of hounds on the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina was performed by Laska in 1905.
Nikitović Jelena, Urošević Milivoje, Drobnjak Darko   +2 more
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Variability of basic morphometric parameters in Posavatz hounds in Serbia [PDF]

Veterinarski Glasnik, 2020
Introduction. By the number of litters and puppies per year, the Posavatz hound is the second most common hound breed in Serbia. This hound is intensively used for hunting in Serbia, since these dogs show very good working characteristics.
Urošević Milivoje, Matejević Milosava, Drobnjak Darko   +2 more
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Association Between SNP of GH Gene and Comb Traits of Ningdu Yellow Chicken

Guangdong nongye kexue, 2023
【Objective】The Paper aims to explor the relationship between single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) of 5'-flanking and Intron 1 in growth hormone (GH) gene and the comb traits of Ningdu yellow chicken, and find molecular markers for the comb traits ...
Jing'e MA, Chengyao ZENG, Min ZHOU, Yuwen TAN, Xuenong ZHU, Yousheng RAO, Jiguo XU   +6 more
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Characteristics and potential biomarkers of flavor compounds in four Chinese indigenous chicken breeds

Frontiers in Nutrition, 2023
Chinese indigenous chickens have a long history of natural and artificial selection and are popular for their excellent meat quality and unique flavor.
Xinwei Xiong, Jinge Ma, Qin He, Xiaolian Chen, Zhangfeng Wang, Longyun Li, Jiguo Xu, Jinfang Xie, Yousheng Rao   +8 more
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A catalog of microbial genes and metagenome-assembled genomes from the quail gut microbiome

Poultry Science, 2023
: The gut microbiome plays an important role in quail feed efficiency, immunity, production, and even behavior. Gut microbial gene catalogs and reference genomes are important for understanding the quail gut microbiome.
Xinwei Xiong, Yousheng Rao, Jinge Ma, Zhangfeng Wang, Qin He, Jishang Gong, Wentao Sheng, Jiguo Xu, Xuenong Zhu, Yuwen Tan, Yanbei Yang   +10 more
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RNA Sequencing of the Pituitary Gland and Association Analyses Reveal PRKG2 as a Candidate Gene for Growth and Carcass Traits in Chinese Ningdu Yellow Chickens

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2022
Growth and carcass traits are of great economic importance to the chicken industry. The candidate genes and mutations associated with growth and carcass traits can be utilized to improve chicken growth.
Xinwei Xiong, Xinwei Xiong, Min Zhou, Min Zhou, Xuenong Zhu, Xuenong Zhu, Yuwen Tan, Yuwen Tan, Zhangfeng Wang, Zhangfeng Wang, Jishang Gong, Jishang Gong, Jiguo Xu, Jiguo Xu, Yafang Wen, Yafang Wen, Jianxiang Liu, Jianxiang Liu, Xutang Tu, Xutang Tu, Yousheng Rao, Yousheng Rao   +21 more
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Gut microbiome and serum metabolome analyses identify biomarkers associated with sexual maturity in quails

Poultry Science, 2023
: Increasing evidence indicates that the gut microbiome plays an important role in host aging and sexual maturity. However, the gut microbial taxa associated with sexual maturity in quails are unknown.
Xinwei Xiong, Jiguo Xu, Xiao Yan, Shuoshuo Wu, Jinge Ma, Zhangfeng Wang, Qin He, Jishang Gong, Yousheng Rao   +8 more
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Metagenomic Analysis Identifies Sex-Related Cecal Microbial Gene Functions and Bacterial Taxa in the Quail

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2021
Background: Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica) are important and widely distributed poultry in China. Researchers continue to pursue genetic selection for heavier quail. The intestinal microbiota plays a substantial role in growth promotion; however, the
Jing-E Ma, Jing-E Ma, Xin-Wei Xiong, Xin-Wei Xiong, Ji-Guo Xu, Ji-Guo Xu, Ji-Shang Gong, Ji-Shang Gong, Jin Li, Qiao Xu, Qiao Xu, Yuan-Fei Li, Yuan-Fei Li, Yang-Bei Yang, Yang-Bei Yang, Min Zhou, Min Zhou, Xue-Nong Zhu, Xue-Nong Zhu, Yu-Wen Tan, Yu-Wen Tan, Wen-Tao Sheng, Wen-Tao Sheng, Zhang-Feng Wang, Zhang-Feng Wang, Xu-Tang Tu, Xu-Tang Tu, Cheng-Yao Zeng, Cheng-Yao Zeng, Xi-Quan Zhang, Xi-Quan Zhang, You-Sheng Rao, You-Sheng Rao   +32 more
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A mutation in PHKG1 causes high drip loss and low meat quality in Chinese Ningdu yellow chickens

Poultry Science, 2022
: With increasing societal development and the concurrent improvement in people's quality of life, meat consumption has gradually changed from a focus on “quantity” to “quality”.
Xinwei Xiong, Xianxian Liu, Xuenong Zhu, Yuwen Tan, Zhangfeng Wang, Jiguo Xu, Xutang Tu, Yousheng Rao, Jinhong Duan, Wenliang Zhao, Min Zhou   +10 more
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