Multi-Omic Analysis of the Differences in Growth and Metabolic Mechanisms Between Chinese Domestic Cattle and Simmental Crossbred Cattle [PDF]
International Journal of Molecular SciencesIn livestock production, deeply understanding the molecular mechanisms of growth and metabolic differences in different breeds of cattle is of great significance for optimizing breeding strategies, improving meat quality, and promoting sustainable ...
Xian-Bo Jia, Song-Jia Lai, Jie Wang
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Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2020 With the rapid development of economy, the demand for beef, with regard to quantity and quality, by consumers has been increasing in China. Chinese native cattle are characterized by their abundant genetic resources, unique origins, large breeding stocks,
Xiangren Meng +10 more
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PSAP gene variants and haplotypes reveal significant effects on carcass and meat quality traits in Chinese Simmental-cross cattle [PDF]
Archives Animal Breeding, 2016 Prosaposin (PSAP) is the precursor protein of four small lysosomal glycoproteins and plays vital roles in muscle growth and development of beef cattle.
P. Guo +8 more
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Analysis of the Bovine DLK1 Gene Polymorphism and Its Relation to Lipid Metabolism in Chinese Simmental [PDF]
Animals, 2020 In this study, we precisely constructed and transfected the overexpression and interference vectors in BFFs to evaluate the role of DLK1 gene on lipid metabolism in vitro.
Mengyan Wang +9 more
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AGPAT6 gene EX1_303T > C and EX12_299G > A mutations and associations with economic traits of Chinese Simmental-cross cattle [PDF]
Archives Animal Breeding, 2016 One of the 11 members in the family of 1-acylglycerol-3-phosphate-O- acyltransferases (AGPATs), AGPAT6, is responsible for the second step in the biosynthesis of triacylglycerol in eukaryotes.
X. Long +9 more
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Effect of different genetic backgrounds on rumen microbiota and serum metabolic phenotypes in beef cattle [PDF]
Scientific ReportsSpecies with different genetic backgrounds exhibit distinct metabolic traits. Nine beef cattle were selected for the experiment to study changes in serum metabolic phenotypes, rumen microbiota diversity, and composition in beef cattle from different ...
Yaxing Zhao +12 more
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The association of RNF34 and RNF128 with carcass and meat quality traits of Chinese Simmental-cross steers [PDF]
Archives Animal BreedingIn Chinese Simmental-cross steers, carcass and meat quality traits are investigated by identifying SNPs (single-nucleotide polymorphisms) in the RNF34 and RNF128 genes.
J.-Z. Zhang +7 more
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The Technical Efficiency of Beef Calf Production Systems: Evidence from a Survey in Hebei, China [PDF]
Agriculture, 2022 Beef calf production is a source of sustainable development for the beef cattle industry. However, no comparative studies have reported on the technical efficiency of different beef calf production systems and their influencing factors.
Yongjie Xue +6 more
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Effect of cattle breed on finishing performance, carcass characteristics and economic benefits under typical beef production system in China [PDF]
Italian Journal of Animal Science, 2012 This study compared the finishing performance carcass characteristics and economic benefits of two imported (Limousin and Simmental) and three local (Luxi, Jinnan and Qinchuan) cattle breeds slaughtered at 18.5 months of age under thetypical Chinese beef
Liping Ren +4 more
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Association of Variants in CDC10 (Septin 7) Gene with Growth-Related Traits in Qinchuan Cattle [PDF]
AnimalsAs one of the five major indigenous yellow cattle breeds in China, Qinchuan cattle are characterized by stable genetic performance and desirable meat quality.
Zixuan Cheng +10 more
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