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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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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Association of HOXC8 Genetic Polymorphisms with Multi-Vertebral Number and Carcass Weight in Dezhou Donkey. [PDF]
Genes (Basel), 2022 An increase in the number of vertebrae can significantly affect the meat production performance of livestock, thus increasing carcass weight, which is of great importance for livestock production.
Shi X +12 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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Transcriptomic Analysis Provides Molecular Insights into Skin Development in Dezhou Donkey Foals [PDF]
Veterinary SciencesSkin development undergoes significant molecular changes during early life stages in mammals. This study investigated transcriptomic differences in skin tissues between newborn (Y0) and one-year-old (Y1) Dezhou donkey foals using RNA-sequencing ...
Tong Li +6 more
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Yeast polysaccharide supplementation: impact on lactation, growth, immunity, and gut microbiota in Dezhou donkeys [PDF]
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2023 IntroductionThe Dezhou donkey, a prominent Chinese breed, is known for its remarkable size, rapid growth, and resilience to tough feeding conditions, and disease resistance. These traits are crucial in meeting the growing demand for Ejiao and donkey meat.
Bingjian Huang +11 more
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PSVII-6 Effect of Summer Months on Testicular Histoarchitecture and Spermatogenesis in Dezhou Donkey: a Histological Study [PDF]
J Anim Sci, 2023 This study aims to illustrate testicular histoarchitecture and progression of spermatogenesis in Dezhou donkeys during summer months. For experiment, 8 male Dezhou donkeys having body weight 260 + 20 kg and aged 2 years were analyzed using microscopy ...
Muhammad Faheem Muhammad Akhtar
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Identification and Comparative Analysis of Long Non-Coding RNA in the Skeletal Muscle of Two Dezhou Donkey Strains. [PDF]
Genes (Basel), 2020 Long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) has been extensively studied in many livestock. However, compared with other livestock breeds, there is less research regarding donkey lncRNA function.
Shi T +5 more
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Toxicokinetics of a Single Oral Dose of OTA on Dezhou Male Donkeys [PDF]
Toxins, 2023 Ochratoxin (OTA) is widely present in a wide range of foods and feeds, causing adverse effects on animals and humans. This study aims to explore the toxicokinetics of OTA-contaminated materials on the Dezhou male donkey.
Ruifen Kang +9 more
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