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Improving Genomic Prediction of Crossbred and Purebred Dairy Cattle

Frontiers in Genetics, 2020
This study assessed the accuracy and bias of genomic prediction (GP) in purebred Holstein (H) and Jersey (J) as well as crossbred (H and J) validation cows using different reference sets and prediction strategies.
Mekonnen Haile-Mariam, Michael Goddard, Jennie Pryce   +2 more
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Genetic parameter estimation for reproductive traits in QingYu pigs and comparison of carcass and meat quality traits to Berkshire×QingYu crossbred pigs [PDF]

Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences, 2020
Objective The QingYu pig is well known for its excellent meat quality attributes in Sichuan province, China. In order to improve its production efficiency, the determination of genetic factors contributing to quantifiable economic traits of livestock is ...
Jia Luo, Yiting Yang, Kun Liao, Bin Liu, Ying Chen, Linyuan Shen, Lei Chen, An’an Jiang, Yihui Liu, Qiang Li, Jinyong Wang, Xuewei Li, Shunhua Zhang, Li Zhu   +13 more
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Heritability of Body Weight, Growth Rate Indices and Their Association with Insulin-Like Growth Factor-2 Gene Polymorphism in Purebred Nigerian Indigenous Chickens and their Crosses with Marshal Chickens

Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Animal Science and Biotechnologies, 2023
This research was conducted to estimate heritability of body weight and growth rate indices and also to determine their association with insulin-like growth factor-2 genes (IGF-2) polymorphism in purebred Nigerian indigenous chickens and their crosses ...
Rebecca O. OYELEYE, Adeyemi Sunday ADENAIKE, Olajide K. BELLO, Christiana Temitope AKINRINOLA, Tolutope Rhoda ADEWUYI, Christian Obiora N. IKEOBI   +5 more
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Assessment of Feed Efficiency and Its Relationship with Egg Quality in Two Purebred Chicken Lines and Their Reciprocal Crosses

Agriculture, 2022
Crossbreeding is normally applied to improve the economical traits of chickens. However, feed efficiency and its relationship with egg quality have rarely been explored in crossbreds.
Jinmeng Zhao, Jingwei Yuan, Yuanmei Wang, Aixin Ni, Yanyan Sun, Yunlei Li, Hui Ma, Panlin Wang, Lei Shi, Pingzhuang Ge, Shixiong Bian, Yunhe Zong, Jilan Chen   +12 more
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Immunohistochemical and molecular profiling of CD 117, Oct-4, and Sox-2 in canine cutaneous mast cell tumor of the crossbred dogs in Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand [PDF]

Veterinary World, 2021
Background and Aim: CD 117 (c-KIT) internal tandem duplication (ITD), octamer-binding transcription factor 4 (Oct-4), and sex-determining region Y-box 2 (Sox-2) may govern the oncogenicity and aggressiveness of canine cutaneous mast cell tumor (MCT) in ...
Sirilak Meesuwan, Dettachai Ketpun, Prapruddee Piyaviriyakul, Kasem Rattanapinyopituk, Pattharakrit Theewasutrakul, Achariya Sailasuta   +5 more
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Evaluation and comparison of the constitutive expression levels of Toll-like receptors 2, 3 and 7 in the peripheral blood mononuclear cells of Tharparkar and crossbred cattle [PDF]

Veterinary World, 2014
Aim: This study was undertaken to assess the differential expression levels of toll-like receptors (TLRs) 2, 3 and 7 in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) isolated from Tharparkar and Crossbred cattle belonging to different regions of India ...
Lakshya Veer Singh, Shikha Saxena, Smita Gupta, Shishir Kumar Gupta, G. Ravi Kumar, G. S. Desai, Aditya Prasad Sahoo, D. R. Harish, A. K. Tiwari   +8 more
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Performance, Feeding Behavior and Immune Response in Nellore and Angus × Nellore Steers Fed Whole Shelled Corn Diets with or without Fiber

Animals, 2022
This study aimed to evaluate performance, to evaluate performance, carcass traits, feeding behavior, and humoral immune response in Nellore and Angus × Nellore steers fed whole shelled corn diets.
Aline Castro Rodrigues, Priscilla Dutra Teixeira, Daniel Rume Casagrande, Ana Paula Peconick, Tamara Cristina Coelho, Pedro Veiga Rodrigues Paulino, Márcio Machado Ladeira   +6 more
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The Potential of Using Temperate–Tropical Crossbreds and Agricultural by-Products, Associated with Heat Stress Management for Dairy Production in the Tropics: A Review

Animals, 2021
The demand and consumption of dairy products are expected to increase exponentially in developing countries, particularly in tropical regions. However, the intensification of dairy production to meet this increasing demand has its challenges.
Predith Michael, Clement Roy de Cruz, Norhariani Mohd Nor, Saadiah Jamli, Yong Meng Goh   +4 more
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Evaluating the use of statistical and machine learning methods for estimating breed composition of purebred and crossbred animals in thirteen cattle breeds using genomic information

Frontiers in Genetics, 2023
Introduction: The ability to accurately predict breed composition using genomic information has many potential uses including increasing the accuracy of genetic evaluations, optimising mating plans and as a parameter for genotype quality control.
C. A. Ryan, C. A. Ryan, D. P. Berry, A. O’Brien, T. Pabiou, D. C. Purfield   +5 more
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Fattening performance and carcass traits of Baladi and Shami-Baladi kids [PDF]

Veterinary World, 2020
Background and Aim: Goat is considered very important ruminant animals that are raised in Jordan; however, the production of the local breeds is low to moderate, and thus, some genetic improvement programs could have a positive effect on the performance ...
Mohammad D. Obeidat, Belal S. Obeidat, Basheer Nusairat, Rolan Al-Shareef   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source