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Genomic Structural Variations Provide Insights Into Litter Size and Teat Number Traits in Hu Sheep

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
Here, we conducted whole genome sequencing on 300 Hu sheep with an average depth of 16.51X. Two candidate genes associated with litter size and teat number traits were identified, namely MAST2 and AFDN. ABSTRACT Litter size and the teat number are important economic indicators in sheep production.
Xin Xiang, Wei Dai, Jiqiang Liu, Zhengguang Wang   +3 more
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Multi-omics analysis reveals the effects of host-rumen microbiota interactions on growth performance in a goat model

Frontiers in Microbiology
The growth rate of young ruminants has been associated with production performance in later life, with recent studies highlighting the importance of rumen microbes in supporting the health and growth of ruminants.
Juncai Chen, Xiaoli Zhang, Xuan Chang, Bingni Wei, Yan Fang, Shanshan Song, Daxiang Gong, Deli Huang, Yawang Sun, Xianwen Dong, Yongju Zhao, Zhongquan Zhao   +11 more
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KLEE herbivore dung data

, 2020
The data file contains the biomass of dung piles and the carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus concentration of herbivore dung collected in the study. The data file consists of 3 sheets. Sheet 1 is the metadata explaining the column headings in sheet 2.
Philippe Claeys (6959036), Harry Olde Venterink (525956), Judith Sitters (4817274), Truman Young (3394013), Duncan Kimuyu (3376376)   +4 more
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​Indole is an essential herbivore-induced volatile priming signal in maize [PDF]

, 2015
Herbivore-induced volatile organic compounds prime non-attacked plant tissues to respond more strongly to subsequent attacks. However, the key volatiles that trigger this primed state remain largely unidentified.
Hao Xu, Xu, Hao, Nathalie Veyrat, Erb, M., Turlings, Ted C. J., Monika Frey, Jurriaan Ton, Frey, Monika, Robert, C.A.M., Christelle A. M. Robert, Matthias Erb, Ton, Jurriaan, Erb, Matthias, Veyrat, N., Veyrat, Nathalie, Robert, Christelle A. M., Xu, H., Ted C. J. Turlings, Frey, M., Ton, J., Turlings, T.C.J.   +20 more
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Comparative Meta‐Analysis of Antimicrobial Peptides in Aquatic and Terrestrial Livestock Species

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
A global meta‐analysis of 58 studies (926 effect sizes and 29 species across five taxa) revealed that dietary antimicrobial peptides generally improve growth performance, blood metabolites, and immune responses. The greatest benefits were observed in omnivorous livestock, such as pigs and chickens. Dose‐duration effects were evident. An optimal outcome
Lily Liu, Xu Luo, Qin Zhang, Jinhai Wang, Alan E. Wilson   +4 more
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Effects of Dietary Supplementation with Whole Lamb Omasum on Gut Health and Metabolism in Shiba Inu Dogs

Veterinary Sciences
The growing pet economy boosts demand for fiber-enriched functional foods to improve canine gut motility and metabolic health. However, low-bioavailability commercial fibers often falter in high-energy diets. Whole lamb omasum—from grass-fed sheep omasum
Aolong Jin, Shuyu Zhou, Shang Cheng, You Yang, Yawang Sun, Zhipeng Sun, Yongju Zhao, Xiaochuan Chen   +7 more
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Whole-transcriptome RNA sequencing reveals global expression dynamics and ceRNA regulatory networks related to hair follicle development and melanogenesis in goats [PDF]

Animal Bioscience
Objective Domestic animals, fur is a product of long-term selection by humans and the natural environment. It is generally used to distinguish between different breeds.
Junyin Zhao, Jipan Zhang, Ziyi Chen, Min Xiao, Yongju Zhao   +4 more
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Silicon reduces herbivore performance via different mechanisms, depending on host–plant species

, 2019
There is mounting evidence silicon (Si) can alter plant nutrient dynamics and is an important functional trait in plant defence and plant–insect ecology.
Frew, Adam (R20729), Frew, Adam, Weston, Leslie A., Gurr, Geoff M., Adam Frew, Geoff M. Gurr, Leslie A. Weston   +6 more
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Adapted dandelions trade dispersal for germination upon root herbivore attack [PDF]

, 2020
A plant’s offspring may escape unfavourable local conditions through seed dispersal. Whether plants use this strategy to escape insect herbivores is not well understood.
Pfander, Marc, Erb, Matthias, Robert, Christelle A.M., Raaijmakers, Ciska E., Robert, Christelle A. M., Huber, Meret, Bont, Zoe, Poelman, Erik H.   +7 more
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Gut Health in Ostriches (Struthio camelus): Insights Into Intestinal Structure, Functions, Microbiome, and Improvement Strategies

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
Our paper systematically reviews the intestinal structure, function, and microbiota of ostriches, along with strategies for improving their gut health. We analyze how these factors collectively influence intestinal homeostasis and ostrich welfare, emphasizing probiotics as a promising intervention to enhance gut health, boost population well‐being, and
Zi‐Qun Zhang, Fang‐Fang Guo, Wen‐Juan Du, Meng Li, Aftab Shaukat, Zhu‐Qing Jia, Shu‐Cheng Huang   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source