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Paternal Lineage and Genetic Diversity of Jiuzhi Yaks Revealed by Y-Chromosome SRY Sequencing

Animals
Yak husbandry on the Qinghai–Tibetan Plateau relies on genetically resilient sire lines, yet the paternal ancestry of the locally prominent Jiuzhi breed has never been quantified.
Boxuan Yang, Xiaolin Luo, Tianwu An, Jiuqiang Guan, Xiangfei Zhang, Qin Bai, Quan Sha, Hongwen Zhao   +7 more
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Dietary supplementation with glutamine improves gastrointestinal barrier function and promotes compensatory growth of growth-retarded yaks

Animal, 2021
The growth retardation of yaks commonly exists on the Tibetan Plateau, and the gastrointestinal barrier function of growth-retarded yaks is disrupted.
J. Ma, A.M. Shah, Z.S. Wang, R. Hu, H.W. Zou, X.Y. Wang, S.N. Zhao, X.Y. Kong   +7 more
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A comparison of average daily gain, apparent digestibilities, energy balance, rumen fermentation parameters, and serum metabolites between yaks (Bos grunniens) and Qaidam cattle (Bos taurus) consuming diets differing in energy level

Animal Nutrition, 2023
Yaks (Bos grunniens), indigenous to the harsh Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau, are well adapted to the severe conditions, and graze natural pasture without supplements all year round.
Hu Liu, Jianwei Zhou, Allan Degen, Hongshan Liu, Xuliang Cao, Lizhuang Hao, Zhanhuan Shang, Tao Ran, Ruijun Long   +8 more
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Deafness associated with pigmentation phenotypes in North American yaks (Bos grunniens)

, 2022
OBJECTIVE: To assess the presence of suspected pigment-associated deafness in North American yaks (Bos grunniens). ANIMALS: 12 North American yaks, including 11 with the homozygous piebald Royal pigmentation phenotype and 1 with the heterozygous piebald ...
George M. Strain, Strain, George M, Timothy Hardy, Hardy, Timothy   +3 more
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Comparison of rumen archaeal diversity in adult and elderly yaks (Bos grunniens) using 16S rRNA gene high-throughput sequencing

Journal of Integrative Agriculture, 2017
This study was conducted to investigate the phylogenetic diversity of archaea in the rumen of adult and elderly yaks. Six domesticated female yaks, 3 adult yaks ((5.3±0.6) years old), and 3 elderly yaks ((10.7±0.6) years old), were used for the rumen ...
Li-zhi WANG, Zhi-sheng WANG, Bai XUE, De Wu, Quan-hui PENG   +4 more
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Whole-Genome Resequencing Highlights the Unique Characteristics of Kecai Yaks

Animals, 2022
Kecai yaks are regarded as an important genetic resource in China owing to their high fecundity and flavorful meat. However, the genetic characteristics of Kecai yaks have not been effectively characterized to date, and the relationship between Kecai ...
Yandong Kang, Shaoke Guo, Xingdong Wang, Mengli Cao, Jie Pei, Ruiwu Li, Pengjia Bao, Jiefeng Wang, Jiebu Lamao, Dangzhi Gongbao, Ji Lamao, Chunnian Liang, Ping Yan, Xian Guo   +13 more
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Isolation and Characteristics of a Novel Aichivirus D from Yak

Microbiology Spectrum, 2023
Aichivirus D (AiV-D) is a newly emerging Kobuvirus detected in bovine and sheep, and information is limited regarding its biological significance and prevalence. This study aimed to explore both the prevalence and characteristics of AiV-D in yaks.
Nan Yan, Hua Yue, Quan Liu, Gang Wang, Cheng Tang, Ming Liao   +5 more
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A Comparative Study of Growth Performance, Blood Biochemistry, Rumen Fermentation, and Ruminal and Fecal Bacterial Structure between Yaks and Cattle Raised under High Concentrate Feeding Conditions

Microorganisms, 2023
This study compared the growth performance, serum biochemical indicators, rumen fermentation parameters, rumen bacterial structure, and fecal bacterial structure of cattle and yaks fed for two months and given a feed containing concentrate of a roughage ...
Xiaojing Liu, Zhanming Yang, Jinfen Yang, Dongyang Wang, Jianzhang Niu, Binqiang Bai, Wu Sun, Shike Ma, Yanfen Cheng, Lizhuang Hao   +9 more
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Intestinal Microbial Diversity of Free-Range and Captive Yak in Qinghai Province

Microorganisms, 2022
Background: The gut microbiome is a large and complex organic assemblage with subtle and close relationships with the host. This symbiotic mechanism is important for the health and adaptability of the host to the environment.
Ying Wen, Shaofei Li, Zishuo Wang, Hao Feng, Xiaoting Yao, Mingjie Liu, Jianjun Chang, Xiaoyu Ding, Huiying Zhao, Wentao Ma   +9 more
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Banditry and modern slavery: (In)security dynamics in Nigeria

Journal of Economic Criminology
The persistent crises of banditry and modern slavery in northwest and northcentral Nigeria have escalated to critical levels, profoundly affecting both security and socio-economic stability.
Sallek Yaks Musa
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