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Physiological and Metabolic Adaptation to Heat Stress at Different Altitudes in Yaks
Metabolites, 2022 Yaks have strong adaptability to extremely cold and hypoxic conditions but are susceptible to high ambient temperature when yaks are raised in low-altitude areas during the high-temperature season.
Zhaobing Gu, Jinfeng Liu, Shuli Yang
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AnimalsGrowth-retarded yaks are of a high proportion on the Tibetan plateau and reduce the economic income of farmers. Our previous studies discovered a maldevelopment in the ruminal epithelium of growth-retarded yaks, but the molecular mechanisms are still ...
Xiangying Kong, Yahui Jiang
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Animals, 2022 The objective of this study was to explore the molecular mechanism of male sterility in yak hybrids based on HAT1 and HDAC1. Total RNA was extracted from the testes of adult yaks (n = 11) and sterile cattle-yaks (n = 11) followed by reverse transcription.
Shijie Sun +4 more
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Effects of Different Feeding Modes on Growth Performance, Blood Biochemistry, and Metabolism of Yushu Yaks During the Cold Season [PDF]
AnimalsYushu yaks face nutritional deficiency and poor production performance in the cold season on the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau, yet their metabolic responses to different feeding modes remain unclear.
Chengeng Liang +7 more
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Probiotic Potential of Leuconostoc pseudomesenteroides and Lactobacillus Strains Isolated From Yaks
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2018 The purpose of this study was to evaluate the antibacterial activity and safety of bacterias with probiotic potential isolated from free-ranging Tibetan yaks in high altitude regions of Tibet. For this purpose, one Leuconostoc pseudomesenteroides strain (
Mehmood K, Jiakui Li, Jinhuan Jiang
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Frontiers in MicrobiologyIntroductionThe dietary protein level plays a crucial role in maintaining the equilibrium of rumen microbiota in yaks. To explore the association between dietary protein levels, rumen microbiota, and muscle metabolites, we examined the rumen microbiome ...
Kaiyue Pang +2 more
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Animals, 2022 Extended lactation is a common phenomenon in lactating yaks under grazing and natural reproduction conditions. To elucidate differences in milk protein compositions and mammary gland functions between yaks of standard lactation (TL yaks) and prolonged ...
Mingxing Cao +4 more
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Tracking the Yak: An Empirical Study of Yik Yak
Proceedings of the International AAAI Conference on Web and Social Media, 2021 To investigate the effects of anonymity on user behavior, we conduct an empirical study of the new and controversial social app, Yik Yak. First, we examine how users use the platform, analyzing patterns in posting, popularity of yaks, and vocabulary.
Saveski, Martin +2 more
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Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2023 Yaks play an important role in the livelihood of the people of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (QTP) and contribute significantly to the economy of the different countries in the region.
Ali Mujtaba Shah +5 more
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Rumen bacteria influence milk protein yield of yak grazing on the Qinghai-Tibet plateau [PDF]
Animal Bioscience, 2021 Objective Ruminants are completely dependent on their microbiota for rumen fermentation, feed digestion, and consequently, their metabolism for productivity.
Qingshan Fan, Metha Wanapat, Fujiang Hou
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