Analysis of ROH Characteristics Across Generations in Grassland-Thoroughbred Horses and Identification of Loci Associated with Athletic Traits [PDF]
AnimalsThe core objective of racehorse breeding is to enhance the speed and endurance of the horses. The Grassland-Thoroughbred is an emerging horse breed developed in northern China in recent years, characterized by excellent speed performance, enduring ...
Wenqi Ding +9 more
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Effect of Alternative Splicing Euchromatic Histone Lysine Methyltransferase 2 (EHMT2/G9A) on Spermatogenesis in Mongolian Horses [PDF]
AnimalsThe epigenetic regulation of gene expression through the covalent modification of histones is crucial for developing germline cells. To study the regulatory role of alternative splicing (AS) of euchromatic histone lysine methyltransferase 2 (EHMT2/G9A ...
Tergel Baatar +7 more
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Animals, 2020 Objective pain assessment in donkeys is of vital importance for improving welfare in a species that is considered stoic. This study presents the construction and testing of two pain scales, the Equine Utrecht University Scale for Donkey Composite Pain ...
Machteld C. van Dierendonck +3 more
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DNA Methylation of Igf2r Promoter CpG Island 2 Governs Cis-Acting Inheritance and Gene Dosage in Equine Hybrids [PDF]
BiologyGenomic imprinting is critical for mammalian development, but its regulation varies across species. The insulin-like growth factor 2 receptor (IGF2R), which is a maternally expressed imprinted gene critical for cell proliferation and differentiation, as ...
Xisheng Wang +4 more
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What Is Equus? Reconciling Taxonomy and Phylogenetic Analyses
Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 2019 Interest in the origin and evolution of Equus dates back to over a century, but there is still no consensus on the definition of the genus or its phylogenetic position. We review the placement of Equus within several phylogenetic frameworks and present a
Christina I. Barrón-Ortiz +8 more
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Whole-Genome Resequencing Analysis of Copy Number Variations Associated with Athletic Performance in Grassland-Thoroughbred [PDF]
AnimalsCopy number variation (CNV) is an important source of genetic variation. However, studies utilizing whole-genome sequencing to investigate CNVs in horse populations and their effects on traits remain relatively limited.
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Preliminary Study on the Genetic Structure and Functional Candidate Genes of Grassland-Thoroughbreds Based on Whole-Genome Resequencing [PDF]
AnimalsSpeed and endurance are the primary goals in racehorse breeding. The Grassland-Thoroughbred is a newly developed breed in northern China that combines speed, endurance, and environmental adaptability.
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Whole-Genome Resequencing Analysis of Athletic Traits in Grassland-Thoroughbred [PDF]
AnimalsSpeed is not only the primary objective of racehorse breeding but also a crucial indicator for evaluating racehorse performance. This study investigates a newly developed racehorse breed in China.
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Occurrence of Enterocytozoon bieneusi in Donkeys (Equus asinus) in China: A Public Health Concern
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2017 Enterocytozoon bieneusi is an important zoonotic parasite. It can infect virtually all animal species and has a global distribution. However, the prevalence of E.
Wen-Bin Zheng +2 more
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The Diversity of South American Equus: Did Size Really Matter?
Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 2019 The extant horse genus Equus originated in North America, probably during the late Miocene/early Pliocene, and its entrance into South America was possibly related to one of the last four stages of the Great American Biotic Interchange.
Helena Machado +2 more
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