… reproductive traits, corroborates the proposed molecular mechanisms. This study identified
the polymorphism associated with early reproductive traits, … for reproductive performance in …

… Our results indicated the feasibility of direct selection for anticipating heifer reproductive life
through selecting heifers for HC24, but the heritability estimate (0.43), indicated a possible …

… Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) are useful to investigate the genetic mechanisms
that underlie these traits by identifying the genes and metabolic pathways involved. …

… the genetic associations with these traits we conducted two GWAS using crossbred heifers.
… It is conceivable that the association of this pathway with reproductive traits relates to the …

… Selection of dairy cattle for DPR and HCR may improve reproductive performance
through different pathways, namely estrous characteristics and pregnancy establishment. …

… several measures of reproductive performance for cows and heifers. … reproductive performance
measure is conception rate, defined as the percentage of inseminated cows and heifers …

… Recent studies have indicated that selection for DPR and HCR may affect reproductive
physiological markers and pathways. Single nucleotide polymorphisms within or near genes …

… of heifers reinitiated cyclicity with growth traits and reproductive parameters that were similar
to heifers … remained non-cyclic were more similar to heifers in the Non-Cycling group. Thus, …

… Puberty in heifers is a consequence of the interactive effects of genetics and both pre- and
… main reproductive target for beef cow herds; first calving at 2 years of age. In calved heifers …

… The lipid pathways are associated with the reproductive traits, such as the Nelore heifer
reconception trait, indicating that cows with greater capacity to accumulate fat have better …