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The breeding scale of Hu sheep continues to expand in China. However, due to the low quality of Hu sheep wool and unsuitable for spinning medium and high-grade wool yarn, the purchase price of Hu sheep wool is low and even it is directly discarded.
Shengsheng Ma +4 more
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The uterus, as part of the female reproductive tract, is essential for embryo survival and in the maintenance of multiple pregnancies in domestic animals.
Xiaoxiao Gao +9 more
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Association between rumen microbiota and marbling grade in Hu sheep
The marbling fat regulates the flavor of mutton and measures the fat density in the loin eye and is the most important parameter of carcass grading. The objective of this study was to explore the relationship of rumen microbiota and mutton marbling grade.
Jianghui Wang +20 more
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Functional probiotics of lactic acid bacteria from Hu sheep milk [PDF]
Abstract Background Probiotics are being considered as valuable microorganisms related to human health. Hu sheep is referred as one of the important sheep breeds in China. Goat milk produced by Hu sheep is characterized with high nutritional value and hypoallergenic in nature.
Taohong Chen +17 more
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Background As an important reproductive hormone, melatonin plays an important role in regulating the reproductive activities of sheep and other mammals. Hu sheep is a breed favoring for meat, with prolific traits.
Hao Wu +8 more
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Characterization of meat quality traits, fatty acids and volatile compounds in Hu and Tan sheep
Sheep breed has a major influence on characteristics of meat quality and intramuscular fat (IMF), however, studies into the relationship between sheep breed and meat quality traits rarely consider the large variation in IMF within breed.
Jing Li +14 more
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Candidate genes for the development of hair follicles in Hu sheep
The aim of this study was to detect candidate genes for the development of hair follicles in the Hu sheep breed. Seven genes have been detected in large, medium, and small wave follicles of Hu sheep using gene chip technology. The histological features of the follicles of newborn Hu-lambs were combined with fluorescence quantitative PCR technology to ...
X Y, Lv +8 more
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Metatranscriptomics of the Hu sheep rumen microbiome reveals novel cellulases [PDF]
Cellulosic biomass has great potential as a renewable biofuel resource. Robust, high-performance enzymes are needed to effectively utilize this valuable resource. In this study, metatranscriptomics was used to explore the carbohydrate-active enzymes (CAZymes), especially glycoside hydrolases (GHs), present in the rumen microbiome of Hu sheep.
Bo He +4 more
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Analysis of lncRNAs Expression Profiles in Hair Follicle of Hu Sheep Lambskin [PDF]
Lambskin of the Hu sheep exhibits high economic value due to its water-wave pattern. Wool curvature is the key factor of the pattern types and quality of lambskin, and it is formed by the interaction between dermal papilla cells and hair matrix cells in the hair follicle, which is regulated by various genes and signaling pathways.
Lv, Xiaoyang +5 more
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Comparison of Five Protocols of Estrous Synchronization on Reproductive Performance of Hu Sheep
The purpose of this study is to compare five protocols of estrous synchronization for Hu ewes to obtain the most effective and economical protocol, to apply the advantageous scheme in large-scale sheep farming. Healthy multiparous Hu ewes (n = 150) were randomly divided into five groups, and all ewes were administered fluorogestone acetate (FGA, 45 mg)
Xiaojie Yu +11 more
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