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Coefficients of relationship and inbreeding among Finnish Ayrshire and Holstein-Friesian
Agricultural and Food Science, 2008 Pedigree data from national breeding value evaluations were used in calculation of the coefficient and rate of inbreeding, average coefficient and rate of relationship and generation intervals for the Finnish Ayrshire and Holstein-Friesian dairy cattle ...
T. VAHLSTEN +2 more
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Evaluation of Inbreeding in the Slovak Simmental Breed and Its Effect on Length of Productive Life
AnimalsThis study aimed to estimate the average inbreeding coefficient in Slovak Simmental dairy cattle and evaluate the effect of inbreeding on the length of productive life. All pedigrees included 463,282 animals dating back to 1914.
Eva Strapáková, Peter Strapák
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Inbreeding and fertility in Irish Wolfhounds in Sweden: 1976 to 2007
Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica, 2009 Background Given that no influence of inbreeding on life expectancy could be demonstrated in Irish Wolfhounds in a previous study, it was decided to test the influence of inbreeding and other parameters on fertility in this breed.
Urfer Silvan R
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Aquaculture Reports, 2023 The relationship between inbreeding and traits of disease resistance in shrimp has not been studied comprehensively. To explore the effect of inbreeding on white spot syndrome virus (WSSV) resistance in Fenneropenaeus chinensis, we established F ...
Xupeng Li +8 more
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Study of congenital Morgagnian cataracts in Holstein calves [PDF]
, 2019 Cataracts are focal to diffuse opacities of the eye lens causing impaired vision or complete blindness. For bilateral congenital cataracts in Red Holsteins a perfectly cosegregating mutation within the CPAMD8 gene (CPAMD8:g.5995966C>T) has been reported.
Beineke, Andreas +9 more
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Zoo Biology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja), one of the largest birds of prey in the world, is threatened with extinction throughout its entire area of occurrence in the Neotropics. While conservation efforts for the wild populations are crucial, it is also important to focus on ex situ conservation actions.
Mylena Kaizer +7 more
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Insect Science, EarlyView.Coloration serves several fitness‐related functions, including thermoregulation, immunity, social signaling, sexual selection, and predator avoidance. Consequently, color polymorphism can have a significant impact on a species’ interactions with its environment, including its relationships with predators, prey, and potential mates. The wood tiger moth (
Juan A. Galarza +9 more
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Population structure and inbreeding of Holstein cattle in southern Brazil
Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia, 2020 The present investigation aimed to evaluate the population structure and inbreeding of Holstein herds in southern Brazil. To carry out the analysis, the Associação Paranaense de Criadores de Bovinos da Raça Holandesa (APCBRH) in Brazil provided the data,
Michelli de Fátima Sieklicki +4 more
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Evaluation and development of animal breeding in Ireland [PDF]
, 2008 End of project reportThe primary objectives of this study were: 1) to annually evaluate the pertinence of the Irish dairy cattle breeding index, the Economic Breeding Index (EBI) and where necessary modify, 2) to evaluate the potential of do-it-yourself ...
Berry, Donagh +2 more
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Isolation mediates persistent founder effects on zooplankton colonisation in new temporary ponds [PDF]
, 2017 Understanding the colonisation process in zooplankton is crucial for successful restoration of aquatic ecosystems. Here, we analyzed the clonal and genetic structure of the cyclical parthenogenetic rotifer Brachionus plicatilis by following populations ...
Badosa, Anna +4 more
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