Integration Analysis of Transcriptome Sequencing and Whole-Genome Resequencing Reveal Wool Quality-Associated Key Genes in Zhexi Angora Rabbits [PDF]
Veterinary SciencesWool quality is a crucial economic trait in Angora rabbits, closely linked to hair follicle (HF) growth and development. Therefore, understanding the molecular mechanisms of key genes regulating HF growth and wool fiber formation is essential.
Bohao Zhao +6 more
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Polymorphisms of FST gene and their association with wool quality traits in Chinese Merino sheep. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2017 Follistatin (FST) is involved in hair follicle morphogenesis. However, its effects on hair traits are not clear. This study was designed to investigate the effects of FST gene single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) on wool quality traits in Chinese Merino
Guang-Wei Ma +10 more
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Genetic association of wool quality characteristics in United States Rambouillet sheep [PDF]
Frontiers in Genetics, 2023 Introduction: Fine wool production is an important source of revenue, accounting for up to 13% of total revenue in extensively managed wool sheep production systems of the United States. The Rambouillet are a predominant breed that excels in wool quality
Gabrielle M. Becker +4 more
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Evaluation of Wool Quality Parameters of Polish Sheep Breeds
Journal of Natural Fibers, 2022 The aim of the study was exploration of the properties of wool derived from sheep reared in Poland. Twenty-nine breeds of sheep diverse from the type of farming, e.g. for meat, dual-purpose breeds for wool-milk, and versatile wool are bred in Poland, but
Anna Kicinska- Jakubowska +4 more
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Correlations between growth and wool quality traits of genetically divergent Australian lambs in response to canola or flaxseed oil supplementation. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2019 The correlations between growth and wool traits in response to canola and flaxseed oil supplementation were evaluated in Australian prime lambs. Sixty dual-purpose prime lambs including purebred Merino and crossbred lambs were allocated to one of five ...
Aduli E O Malau-Aduli +6 more
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Effects of Cyclophosphamide Administration on Wool Quality, Physiological and Biochemical Parameters, Carcass Traits, and Meat Quality in Sheep [PDF]
AnimalsChemical depilation presents a promising alternative to traditional shearing for Chinese Merino sheep, aiming to overcome issues of low efficiency and animal stress. Nonetheless, the safety of meat derived from sheep treated with this technology requires
Yifan Hu +8 more
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Screening of Protein Related to Wool Development and Fineness in Gansu Alpine Fine-Wool Sheep [PDF]
AnimalsFiber fineness is a critical determinant of wool quality and is of great significance in enhancing the overall quality of wool. The aim of this research was to pinpoint the key proteins that participate in the regulation of wool fineness. To achieve this,
Zhaohua He +7 more
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Design, validation, and application of a 1K liquid chip for genome-wide association analysis in Alpine Merino sheep [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary ScienceBecause wool is an important animal fiber and mutton is rich in nutrients, fine wool sheep are one of the most economically important livestock. China has been selecting and breeding high-quality fine wool sheep breeds since the 1950s and is the largest ...
Tingting Guo +11 more
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Se and I status in pregnant ewes from a pastoral system and the effect of supplementation with Se and I or only Se on wool quality of lambs. [PDF]
Heliyon, 2019 Guerra MH +4 more
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Pre- and post-partum variation in wool cortisol and wool micron in Australian Merino ewe sheep (Ovis aries) [PDF]
PeerJ, 2021 An individual merino sheep’s output of wool production is influenced by synergistic interactions of sheep genetics, climate, farm management, and nutrition available to the whole flock. The price paid to the producer for this wool commodity is determined
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