[HTML][HTML] Sustainable intensification of beef production in the tropics: The role of genetically improving sexual precocity of heifers
Simple Summary Tropical pasture-based beef production systems play a vital role in global
food security. The importance of promoting sustainable intensification of such systems has …
food security. The importance of promoting sustainable intensification of such systems has …
[HTML][HTML] Harnessing genomics and transcriptomics approaches to improve female fertility in beef cattle—A review
Simple Summary Cow–calf production is the foundation of the US beef industry. However,
infertility and sub-fertility limit its sustainability. In this review, we discuss the progress made …
infertility and sub-fertility limit its sustainability. In this review, we discuss the progress made …
[HTML][HTML] Meta-Analysis of Heifer Traits Identified Reproductive Pathways in Bos indicus Cattle
MS Tahir, LR Porto-Neto, C Gondro, OB Shittu… - Genes, 2021 - mdpi.com
Fertility traits measured early in life define the reproductive potential of heifers. Knowledge of
genetics and biology can help devise genomic selection methods to improve heifer fertility …
genetics and biology can help devise genomic selection methods to improve heifer fertility …
[HTML][HTML] Searching for new loci and candidate genes for economically important traits through gene-based association analysis of Simmental cattle
J Xia, H Fan, T Chang, L Xu, W Zhang, Y Song, B Zhu… - Scientific reports, 2017 - nature.com
Single-marker genome-wide association study (GWAS) is a convenient strategy of genetic
analysis that has been successful in detecting the association of a number of single …
analysis that has been successful in detecting the association of a number of single …
[HTML][HTML] Genotype-by-environment interaction in Holstein heifer fertility traits using single-step genomic reaction norm models
Background The effect of heat stress on livestock production is a worldwide issue. Animal
performance is influenced by exposure to harsh environmental conditions potentially …
performance is influenced by exposure to harsh environmental conditions potentially …
A combination of nutrition and genetics is able to reduce age at puberty in Nelore heifers to below 18 months
Nelore heifers usually begin their reproductive life at⩾ 24 months of age mainly due to
suboptimal nutritional conditions and genetics. This study aimed to determine the effect of …
suboptimal nutritional conditions and genetics. This study aimed to determine the effect of …
[HTML][HTML] Genome-wide association study provides strong evidence of genes affecting the reproductive performance of Nellore beef cows
Reproductive traits are economically important for beef cattle production; however, these
traits are still a bottleneck in indicine cattle since these animals typically reach puberty at …
traits are still a bottleneck in indicine cattle since these animals typically reach puberty at …
[PDF][PDF] Genomic association study for adaptability traits in four Colombian cattle breeds
C De León, C Manrique, R Martínez, JF Rocha - Genet. Mol. Res, 2019 - funpecrp.com.br
The aim of this study was to perform a genome wide association study for the coefficient of
adaptability, the heat tolerance coefficient, age at first calving and calving interval, using …
adaptability, the heat tolerance coefficient, age at first calving and calving interval, using …
Multitrait meta-analysis identified genomic regions associated with sexual precocity in tropical beef cattle
Multitrait meta-analyses are a strategy to produce more accurate genome-wide association
studies, especially for complex phenotypes. We carried out a meta-analysis study for traits …
studies, especially for complex phenotypes. We carried out a meta-analysis study for traits …
[HTML][HTML] Genome-wide association study for carcass weight in pasture-finished beef cattle in Hawai'i
Introduction: Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have identified genetic markers for
cattle production and reproduction traits. Several publications have reported Single …
cattle production and reproduction traits. Several publications have reported Single …