Background After domestication, the evolution of phenotypically-varied sheep breeds has
generated rich biodiversity. This wide phenotypic variation arises as a result of hidden …

Different sheep breeds have evolved after initial domestication, generating various tail
phenotypic patterns. The phenotypic diversity of sheep tail patterns offers ideal materials for …

Structural variations (SVs) are a major contributor to genetic diversity and phenotypic
variations, but their prevalence and functions in domestic animals are largely unexplored …

Abstract Background In the Neolithic, domestic sheep migrated into Europe and
subsequently spread in westerly and northwesterly directions. Reconstruction of these …

The domestication and subsequent global dispersal of livestock are crucial events in human
history, but the migratory episodes during the history of livestock remain poorly documented …

Genetic basis of fat deposition in sheep tail have not been completely elucidated yet.
Understanding the genetic mechanisms controlling fat-tail size can improve breeding …

Heat stress caused by climatic changes is one of the most significant stresses on livestock in
hot and dry areas. It has particularly adverse effects on the ability of the breed to maintain …

MicroRNA (miRNA) is a kind of noncoding RNA whose function involved in various
biological processes in neuronal maturation and adipocyte cells, such as differentiation …

Fat-tail content of sheep breeds is varied and the molecular mechanisms regulating fat-tail
development have not been well characterized. Aiming at better identifying the important …

Background Nowadays, both customers and producers prefer thin-tailed fat sheep. To
effectively breed for this phenotype, it is important to identify candidate genes and uncover …