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Polymorphism in ghrh gene and its association with growth traits in tibetan sheep [PDF]

Kafkas Universitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Dergisi, 2019
The objectives of this study were to identify single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) gene and to evaluate their associations with growth traits in two main Tibetan sheep breeds. Through sequencing technology,
Lin-Sheng GUI, Yang-Yang JIANG, Gui-Yao LIU, Jian-Lei JIA, Ming-De CHU, Sheng-Zhen HOU, Zhi-You WANG   +6 more
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How the Turtle Lost its Shell: Sino-Tibetan Divination Manuals and Cultural Translation [PDF]

, 2018
This article is a pan-Himalayan story about how the turtle, as a cultural symbol within Sino-Tibetan divination iconography, came to more closely resemble a frog.
Poupard, Duncan J
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From Assessment to Optimization: A Comprehensive Review of the Mutton Quality Evaluation Index, Factors, and Improvement Strategies

Food Frontiers, Volume 7, Issue 3, May 2026.
This graphical abstract summarizes the comprehensive framework of mutton quality, including evaluation indices, influencing factors, and improvement strategies. Meat quality is systematically assessed through multiple dimensions, including flavor, color, pH, tenderness, water‐holding capacity, intramuscular fat, and nutritional composition.
Man‐yu Liu, Yi‐chen Jian, Fang Wang, Long‐xian Zhang, Sen‐yang Li, Shu‐cheng Huang, Fu‐chun Jian   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

The spatial variation of Asian dust and marine aerosol contributions to glaciochemical signals in central Asia [PDF]

, 1992
Short-term (6 months to 17 years) glaciochemical records have been collected from several glacier basins in the mountains of central Asia. The spatial distribution of snow chemistry in central Asia is controlled by the influx of dust from the large ...
Mayewski, Paul A, Wake, Cameron P
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The Dairy Ruminant Gut Microbiome: Profile, Responsiveness to Seasonality and Impact on Milk Quality

Environmental Microbiology, Volume 28, Issue 5, May 2026.
The dairy ruminant gut microbiome that is shaped by host and diet is affected by seasonality and rearing. These factors can impact dairy productivity and milk quality potentially through the gut microbiota. ABSTRACT The gut microbiome (GM) and particularly the rumen microbiome (RM) affect the ruminant health and they are associated with milk quality ...
Alexandra Ntemiri, Adamantini Kyriacou, Myrsini Kakagianni   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Exploring the complexity of community perceptions toward Przewalski's gazelle conservation

Conservation Science and Practice, Volume 8, Issue 5, May 2026.
To understand local perceptions toward Przewalski's gazelle conservation, we combined two clustering analysis methods to identify four primary types of perspectives and key influencing factors regarding the conservation of Przewalski's gazelle within the local community.
Wenxuan Ma, Jinglan Liu, Xiaoli Fan, Yuqi Liu, Hongxiu Guo, Fan Xue   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of winter barn feeding and grazing on growth performance, meat quality and rumen fungal community of Tibetan sheep

Italian Journal of Animal Science, 2023
The grazing grassland ecosystem on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau is highly impacted by seasonal temperature variations. During the long cold season, the biomass and nutrient contents of forage grass do not meet the nutritional needs of grazing livestock ...
Xungang Wang, Qian Zhang, Tianwei Xu, Linyong Hu, Na Zhao, Hongjin Liu, Shixiao Xu   +6 more
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Unveiling the Role of Rumen Microbiome in Modulating Intramuscular Fat Deposition of Pingliang Red Cattle

Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 14, Issue 4, April 2026.
This study revealed that rumen microbiota significantly influence IMF deposition in Pingliang Red cattle through taxonomic and functional mechanisms. Limosilactobacillus panis and Fibrobacter succinogenes were identified as potential biomarkers for high IMF content.
Hong Meng, Shuanping Zhao, Hai Jin, Huibin Zhang, Qian Li, Lupei Zhang, Junwei Hu, Fanyun Kong, Xinyi Du, Qinggang Li, Muhammad Ajwad Rahim, Lei Xu, Yanfeng Xue   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Age-specific composition of milk microbiota in Tibetan sheep and goats

Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
Abstract This study investigates the dynamic changes in milk nutritional composition and microbial communities in Tibetan sheep and goats during the first 56 days of lactation. Milk samples were systematically collected at five time points (D0, D7, D14, D28, D56) post-delivery.
Xi Cao, Yumeng Fang, Pingcuo Bandan, Langda Suo, Gesang Jiacuo, Yujiang Wu, Awang Cuoji, Deqing Zhuoga, Yulin Chen, De Ji, Ciren Quzhen, Ke Zhang   +11 more
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The Tolstoy-Dolan Mission and the Establishment of US-Tibetan Relations: An investigation into the events that unfolded after the first visit of American representatives to Lhasa in 1943 [PDF]

, 2017
This article investigates the events that unfolded during and after the visit of two Office of Strategic Service (OSS) agents to Lhasa in spring 1943.
Ernst, Maximilian
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