Differential isoform expression and alternative splicing in sex determination in mice
BMC Genomics, 2019 Background Alternative splicing (AS) may play an important role in gonadal sex determination (GSD) in mammals. The present study was designed to identify differentially expressed isoforms and AS modifications accompanying GSD in mice.
Benjamín Planells +4 more
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Veterinary Medicine and Science, 2022 Background The Cantabrian capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus cantabricus) is critically endangered. This subspecies has the lowest genetic variability and it is in regression.
Emma O'Brien +11 more
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Comparative study of lactation curves and milk quality in Holstein versus Swedish Red and White-Holstein Cross Cows [PDF]
, 2018 The objective of this study reported in this research paper was to compare the lactation curves of the production of milk, fat, protein, percentages of fat and protein, and somatic cell score in purebred Holstein (H) cows and Swedish Red and White (SRW) -
Lembeye, Felipe +4 more
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Multiple paternity in domestic pigs under equally probable natural matings – a case study in the endangered Gochu Asturcelta pig breed [PDF]
Archives Animal Breeding, 2015 Here we provide evidence of multiple paternities in naturally mated sows under conditions ensuring that (a) sows had the same probability of being mated by any of the available boars and (b) no differences in hybrid vigour existed. Total DNA was obtained
J. Menéndez +4 more
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Improving reproductive technologies for the conservation of the European mink (Mustela lutreola)
Theriogenology WildThe European mink (Mustela lutreola) is the most endangered mammal in Europe. The limited success of its breeding under captive conditions highlights the need to develop appropriate assisted reproduction techniques.
Sonia Ariznavarreta-Alzu +6 more
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Facultative Altitudinal Movements by Mountain White-Crowned Sparrows (Zonotrichia Leucophrys Oriantha) in the Sierra Nevada [PDF]
, 2004 Mountain White-crowned Sparrows (Zonotrichia leucophrys oriantha) winter in Mexico and often arrive in the vicinity of their breeding grounds in the Sierra Nevada well before nesting is possible.
Breuner, Creagh W. +3 more
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In vivo culture of alpaca embryos in the oviduct versus embryo culture in vitro [PDF]
SPERMOVA, 2018 The present study was carried out in the Animal Reproduction Laboratory of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics of the National University of Altiplano, with the objective of evaluating the effect of in vitro and in vivo culture of alpaca ...
G.P. Pérez Durand +2 more
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Biotecnologías de reproducción animal con posibilidad de aplicación para optimizar el potencial reproductivo y productivo de los animales. Una revisión [PDF]
Animal reproductive biotechnology, represents an opportunity to optimize the potential reproductive and productive animals. The aim of this paper is a brief review of biotechnology in animal reproduction with future possibility of application to optimize
Córdova Izquierdo, Alejandro +4 more
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World Rabbit Science, 2015 Virgin does are indifferent to foster kits but lesions to the main or accessory olfactory systems allow them to behave “maternally” (i.e., they crouch over the litter and allow suckling).
Rosario Chirino +1 more
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Animals, 2021 The main aim of this study was to assess the associations between the timing of lameness clinical case occurrence in lactation with productive and reproductive performances in grazing Holstein cows.
Joaquín Chiozza Logroño +6 more
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