Genetic architecture of quantitative traits in beef cattle revealed by genome wide association studies of imputed whole genome sequence variants: I: feed efficiency …
Background Genome wide association studies (GWAS) on residual feed intake (RFI) and its
component traits including daily dry matter intake (DMI), average daily gain (ADG), and …
component traits including daily dry matter intake (DMI), average daily gain (ADG), and …
Weighted single‐step genome‐wide association study and pathway analyses for feed efficiency traits in Nellore cattle
LC Brunes, F Baldi, FB Lopes, RB Lôbo… - Journal of Animal …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
The aim was to conduct a weighted single‐step genome‐wide association study to detect
genomic regions and putative candidate genes related to residual feed intake, dry matter …
genomic regions and putative candidate genes related to residual feed intake, dry matter …
Transcriptome analysis identifies candidate genes and pathways associated with feed efficiency in hu sheep
D Zhang, X Zhang, F Li, C Li, Y La, F Mo, G Li… - Frontiers in …, 2019 - frontiersin.org
In the genetic improvement of livestock and poultry, residual feed intake (RFI) is an important
economic trait. However, in sheep, the genetic regulatory mechanisms of RFI are unclear. In …
economic trait. However, in sheep, the genetic regulatory mechanisms of RFI are unclear. In …
Potential biomarkers for feed efficiency-related traits in nelore cattle identified by co-expression network and integrative genomics analyses
Feed efficiency helps to reduce environmental impacts from livestock production, improving
beef cattle profitability. We identified potential biomarkers (hub genes) for feed efficiency, by …
beef cattle profitability. We identified potential biomarkers (hub genes) for feed efficiency, by …
Integrating genome-wide co-association and gene expression to identify putative regulators and predictors of feed efficiency in pigs
Y Ramayo-Caldas, E Mármol-Sánchez… - Genetics Selection …, 2019 - Springer
Background Feed efficiency (FE) has a major impact on the economic sustainability of pig
production. We used a systems-based approach that integrates single nucleotide …
production. We used a systems-based approach that integrates single nucleotide …
Relationship between the rumen microbiome and liver transcriptome in beef cattle divergent for feed efficiency
Background Feed costs account for a high proportion of the variable cost of beef production,
ultimately impacting overall profitability. Thus, improving feed efficiency of beef cattle, by way …
ultimately impacting overall profitability. Thus, improving feed efficiency of beef cattle, by way …
Effect of breed and diet on the M. longissimus thoracis et lumborum transcriptome of steers divergent for residual feed intake
Improving cattle feed efficiency through selection of residual feed intake (RFI) is a widely
accepted approach to sustainable beef production. A greater understanding of the molecular …
accepted approach to sustainable beef production. A greater understanding of the molecular …
Genome-wide association study for meat tenderness in beef cattle identifies patterns of the genetic contribution in different post-mortem stages
PA de Souza Fonseca, T Caldwell, I Mandell, K Wood… - Meat Science, 2022 - Elsevier
The beef tenderization process during the post-mortem period is one of the most important
sensorial attributes and it is well-established. The aim of this study was to identify the genetic …
sensorial attributes and it is well-established. The aim of this study was to identify the genetic …
The effect of breed and diet type on the global transcriptome of hepatic tissue in beef cattle divergent for feed efficiency
Background Feed efficiency is an important economic and environmental trait in beef
production, which can be measured in terms of residual feed intake (RFI). Cattle selected for …
production, which can be measured in terms of residual feed intake (RFI). Cattle selected for …
Exploring the regulatory potential of long non-coding RNA in feed efficiency of indicine cattle
Long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) can regulate several aspects of gene expression, being
associated with complex phenotypes in humans and livestock species. In taurine beef cattle …
associated with complex phenotypes in humans and livestock species. In taurine beef cattle …