Cecal Microbiota Modulates Fat Deposition in Muscovy Ducks [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2021 Ducks with the same genetic background vary greatly in their adiposity phenotypes. The gut microbiota plays an essential role in host physiological development and metabolism including fat deposition.
Wentao Lyu, Wen Wang, Hua Yang
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TAT gene polymorphism and its relationship with production traits in Muscovy ducks (Cairina Moschata) [PDF]
Poultry Science, 2023 : In a previous study, the laying pattern of Muscovy duck was explored by macro-fitting the laying curve of Muscovy duck, and transcriptome sequencing technique of the ovarian tissues was used to screen the egg-related gene “TAT.” Moreover, recent ...
Xing Ju, Zhijun Wang, Danfeng Cai
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Using multiomics to explore the weight differences between genders in Muscovy ducks [PDF]
Poultry Science: Sexual dimorphism in poultry, especially in Muscovy ducks, is a proven phenomenon characterized by significant differences in body weight, growth patterns, and gene expression between male and female individuals.
Jinghong Tian +7 more
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Molecular characterization, developmental expression, and modulation of occludin by early intervention with Clostridium butyricum in Muscovy ducks [PDF]
Poultry Science, 2021 : Occludin is an important component of tight junction proteins and has been extensively studied in animals such as mice, chickens, geese, and pigs. As one of the most important waterfowl species in China, Muscovy duck (Cairina moschata) is an important ...
Wentao Lyu +6 more
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Exploration of the genetic influence of MYOT and MB genes on the plumage coloration of Muscovy ducks [PDF]
Open Life SciencesPlumage color, a pivotal attribute delineating diverse Muscovy duck strains, assumes considerable significance within the field of Muscovy duck breeding research.
Sun Guo-Bo, Lu Yan-Feng, Duan Xiu-Jun
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Research Note: Association of single nucleotide polymorphism of AKT3 with egg production traits in White Muscovy ducks (Cairina moschata) [PDF]
Poultry Science, 2022 : Prior studies on transcriptomes of hypothalamus and ovary revealed that AKT3 is one of the candidate genes that might affect egg production in White Muscovy ducks.
Semiu Folaniyi Bello +17 more
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Beneficial effects of duck-derived lactic acid bacteria on growth performance and meat quality through modulation of gut histomorphology and intestinal microflora in Muscovy ducks [PDF]
Poultry Science: Duck-derived lactic acid bacteria (DDL) are a crucial beneficial bacterium in the intestines, contributing significantly to the health of ducks. However, the mechanism by which these DDL improves the growth performance and meat quality of Muscovy duck ...
Zhaolong Li +7 more
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Linking growth performance and carcass traits with enterotypes in Muscovy ducks [PDF]
Animal BioscienceObjective Enterotypes (ETs) are the clustering of gut microbial community structures, which could serve as indicators of growth performance and carcass traits. However, ETs have been sparsely investigated in waterfowl.
Qian Fan +5 more
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Growth differentiation factor 9 activates the TGF-β pathway in follicle atresia of Muscovy ducks [PDF]
Poultry Science: Muscovy ducks' high broodiness hinders industry growth. Studying broodiness regulation contributes to the theoretical foundation for enhancing reproductive performance in Muscovy ducks.
Caiyun Huang +6 more
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In vitro induction of de novo thyroid hormone synthesis in Muscovy ducks (Carirana moschata), common ducks (Anas platyrhynchos domesticus), and mule ducks by ovine thyroid-stimulating hormone [PDF]
The Journal of Poultry ScienceThyroid hormones regulate a wide range of physiological functions and are synthesized in response to thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). The present study aimed to examine the regulatory influence of heterologous TSH on thyroid activity ...
Hung Chuang +4 more
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