An investigation of genetic diversity in three Dezhou donkey original breeding farms [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2023 Dezhou donkey is one of the excellent large donkey breeds in China. In our study, eight microsatellite markers were used to genotype from each of three populations of Chinese Dezhou donkeys: 67 individuals in Liaocheng (pop1), 103 individuals in Binzhou ...
Tianqi Wang +9 more
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A novel SNP in NKX1-2 gene is associated with carcass traits in Dezhou donkey [PDF]
BMC Genomic Data, 2023 Background At present, donkey meat in the market shows an imbalance between supply and demand, and there is an urgent need to cultivate a meat-type Dezhou donkey breed.
Xinrui Wang +11 more
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Metabolic changes before and after weaning in Dezhou donkey foals in relation to gut microbiota [PDF]
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2023 Weaning is undoubtedly one of the most crucial stages in the growth and development of all mammalian animals, including donkey foals. Weaning is a dynamic and coordinated process of the body, which is closely associated with the health, nutrition, and ...
Qiwen Yang +14 more
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Comprehensive multi-omics characterization of different cuts of Dezhou donkey meat [PDF]
Food Chemistry: Molecular SciencesThis study conducted a detailed analysis of the nutritional composition of five different cuts of Dezhou donkey meat. Combining these findings with transcriptome data, the researchers identified region-specific gene expression patterns and uncovered key ...
Yu Tian +11 more
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Remodeling of intestinal bacterial community and metabolome of Dezhou donkey induced by corn silage [PDF]
Scientific ReportsCorn silage can usually improve the growth performance and the meat quality of ruminants, and subsequently increase the economic benefits of farming. However, little is known about the effects of corn silage on donkeys.
Yujie Sha +5 more
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The Milk Compositions and Blood Parameters of Lactating Dezhou Donkeys Changes With Lactation Stages [PDF]
Veterinary Medicine and ScienceThe aim of this study was to investigate the changes in milk compositions and blood parameters of Dezhou donkeys during the lactation. Milk and serum samples from six lactating Dezhou donkeys were collected at 1, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 days of ...
Miaomiao Zhou +4 more
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Comparison of Lipids and Volatile Compounds in Dezhou Donkey Meat with High and Low Intramuscular Fat Content [PDF]
Foods, 2023 The intramuscular fat (IMF) content is considered an important factor for assessing meat quality, and is highly related to meat flavor. However, in donkey meat, the influences of IMF content on lipid and volatile profiles remain unclear.
Qingshan Ma +8 more
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Elucidating the Role of Transcriptomic Networks and DNA Methylation in Collagen Deposition of Dezhou Donkey Skin [PDF]
AnimalsDNA methylation represents a predominant epigenetic modification with broad implications in various biological functions. Its role is particularly significant in the process of collagen deposition, a fundamental aspect of dermal development in donkeys ...
Xinrui Wang +11 more
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Equine Herpesvirus-1 Induced Respiratory Disease in Dezhou Donkey Foals: Case Study from China, 2024 [PDF]
Veterinary SciencesEquine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) is a significant pathogen that causes substantial economic losses in the equine industry worldwide, which leads to severe respiratory diseases and abortions in horses.
Lian Ruan +10 more
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Multi-Thoracolumbar Variations and NR6A1 Gene Polymorphisms Potentially Associated with Body Size and Carcass Traits of Dezhou Donkey [PDF]
Animals, 2022 The number of thoracolumbar vertebrae is a quantitative trait positively correlated with the economic traits of livestock. More thoracolumbar vertebrae individuals could genetically be used to improve the livestock population, as more thoracolumbar ...
Ziwen Liu +9 more
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