Rumen Development of Tianhua Mutton Sheep Was Better than That of Gansu Alpine Fine Wool Sheep under Grazing Conditions [PDF]
AnimalsThe purpose of this experiment was to investigate the differences in rumen tissue morphology, volatile fatty acid content, and rumen microflora between Tianhua mutton sheep and Gansu alpine fine wool sheep under the same grazing conditions. Twelve 30-day-
Dengpan Li +7 more
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Screened of long non-coding RNA related to wool development and fineness in Gansu alpine fine-wool sheep [PDF]
BMC GenomicsWool growth and fineness regulation is influenced by some factors such as genetics and environment. At the same time, lncRNA participates in numerous biological processes in animal production.
Zhaohua He +11 more
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Effect of alfalfa supplementary change dietary non-fibrous carbohydrate (NFC) to neutral detergent fiber (NDF) ratio on rumen fermentation and microbial function in Gansu alpine fine wool sheep (Ovis aries) [PDF]
Animal Biotechnology, 2023 Bodyweight loss and rumen microbial dysfunction of grazing sheep was a challenge for the sheep production industry during cold season, which were considered to correlated with under-roughage-feeding. Alfalfa is a good roughage supplementary for ruminants,
Qian Chen +7 more
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Screening of Protein Related to Wool Development and Fineness in Gansu Alpine Fine-Wool Sheep [PDF]
AnimalsFiber fineness is a critical determinant of wool quality and is of great significance in enhancing the overall quality of wool. The aim of this research was to pinpoint the key proteins that participate in the regulation of wool fineness. To achieve this,
Zhaohua He +7 more
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Polymorphism of Keratin Gene KRT71 and Its Relationship with Wool Properties in Gansu Alpine Fine-Wool Sheep [PDF]
AnimalsKeratin plays a crucial role in wool formation. Conducting polymorphism studies on key keratin genes is helpful in identifying key SNP sites that might influence wool traits. In this research, kompetitive allele-specific PCR (KASP) genotyping and protein
Fangfang Zhao +7 more
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Spatiotemporal Expression and Haplotypes Identification of KRT84 Gene and Their Association with Wool Traits in Gansu Alpine Fine-Wool Sheep. [PDF]
Genes (Basel)Keratin (K) is a major protein component of hair and is involved in hair growth and development. In this study, we analysed the expression, localization, and polymorphism of the K84 gene (KRT84) in Gansu Alpine Fine-wool sheep using immunofluorescence, RT-qPCR, and PARMS (penta-primer amplification refractory mutation system).
Yu X +11 more
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Genomic Selection for Live Weight in the 14th Month in Alpine Merino Sheep Combining GWAS Information [PDF]
Animals, 2023 Alpine Merino Sheep is a novel breed reared from Australian Merino Sheep as the father and Gansu Alpine Fine-Wool Sheep as the mother, living all year in cold and arid alpine areas with exceptional wool quality and meat performance.
Chenglan Li +7 more
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Alfalfa Hay Supplementary Intake is Advancing Effect To Rumen Fermentation and Microbial Function of Gansu Alpine Fine Wool Sheep During Cold Season [PDF]
, 2021 Abstract Bodyweight loss and rumen microbial dysfunction of grazing sheep was a challenge for the sheep production industry during cold season, which were considered to correlated with under-roughage-feeding. The objective of our research was to assess the role of Alfalfa hay supplementary intake in roughage in ewes’ rumen fermentation and ...
Jianlei Jia +6 more
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Differences in intestinal barrier function between Tianhua mutton sheep and Gansu alpine fine wool sheep (Ovis aries) [PDF]
Abstract The purpose of this study was to investigate the difference of intestinal barrier function between Tianhua mutton sheep and Gansu alpine fine wool sheep by HE staining, VFA assay and 16S full-length sequencing. The results showed as follows: 1) Compared with Gansu alpine fine wool sheep, Tianhua mutton sheep showed significantly higher
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Screening of circRNAs Associated with Secondary Wool Follicle Development in Fine-Wool Sheep and Construction of Their ceRNA Network [PDF]
AnimalsVarious signalling molecules and pathways critical for wool production and quality regulate wool secondary follicle (SF) development. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) regulate SF morphogenesis through a competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA) mechanism; these novel ...
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