Genomewide association analyses of lactation persistency and milk production traits in Holstein cattle based on imputed whole-genome sequence data
Lactation persistency and milk production are among the most economically important traits
in the dairy industry. In this study, we explored the association of over 6.1 million imputed …
in the dairy industry. In this study, we explored the association of over 6.1 million imputed …
[HTML][HTML] Genomic-based genetic parameters for milkability traits derived from automatic milking systems in North American Holstein cattle
The number of dairy farms adopting automatic milking systems (AMS) has considerably
increased around the world aiming to reduce labor costs, improve cow welfare, increase …
increased around the world aiming to reduce labor costs, improve cow welfare, increase …
Identifying pleiotropic variants and candidate genes for fertility and reproduction traits in Holstein cattle via association studies based on imputed whole-genome …
Background Genetic progress for fertility and reproduction traits in dairy cattle has been
limited due to the low heritability of most indicator traits. Moreover, most of the quantitative …
limited due to the low heritability of most indicator traits. Moreover, most of the quantitative …
Behavioural Traits in Bos taurus Cattle, Their Heritability, Potential Genetic Markers, and Associations with Production Traits
Simple Summary Cattle have the potential to seriously injure humans and cause damage to
property. The risk of cattle reacting in a dangerous manner can be reduced through genetic …
property. The risk of cattle reacting in a dangerous manner can be reduced through genetic …
[HTML][HTML] INVITED REVIEW: Phenotyping strategies and genetic background of dairy cattle behavior in intensive production systems–from trait definition to genomic …
Understanding and assessing dairy cattle behavior is critical for developing sustainable
breeding programs and management practices. The behavior of individual animals can …
breeding programs and management practices. The behavior of individual animals can …
Assessing the genetic background and genomic relatedness of red cattle populations originating from Northern Europe
C Schmidtmann, A Schönherz, B Guldbrandtsen… - Genetics Selection …, 2021 - Springer
Background Local cattle breeds need special attention, as they are valuable reservoirs of
genetic diversity. Appropriate breeding decisions and adequate genomic management of …
genetic diversity. Appropriate breeding decisions and adequate genomic management of …
Signatures of selection in riverine buffalo populations revealed by genome-wide SNP data
The detection of selection signatures assists in understanding domestication, evolution, and
the identification of genomic regions related to adaptation and production traits in buffaloes …
the identification of genomic regions related to adaptation and production traits in buffaloes …
[HTML][HTML] Genomic information allows for more accurate breeding values for milkability in dual-purpose Italian Simmental cattle
A Cesarani, A Garcia, J Hidalgo, L Degano… - Journal of Dairy …, 2021 - Elsevier
Milkability is a trait related to the milking efficiency of an animal, and it is a component of the
herd profitability. Due to its economic importance, milkability is currently included in the …
herd profitability. Due to its economic importance, milkability is currently included in the …
[HTML][HTML] Genomic studies of milk-related traits in water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) based on single-step genomic best linear unbiased prediction and random regression …
Genomic selection has been widely implemented in many livestock breeding programs, but
it remains incipient in buffalo. Therefore, this study aimed to (1) estimate variance …
it remains incipient in buffalo. Therefore, this study aimed to (1) estimate variance …
Genome-Wide Association Analysis Reveals Novel Loci Related with Visual Score Traits in Nellore Cattle Raised in Pasture–Based Systems
Simple Summary Genome-wide association studies attempt to understand the genetic
structure through the expression of genes that influence a given productive trait. This work …
structure through the expression of genes that influence a given productive trait. This work …