Selection signatures in livestock genome: A review of concepts, approaches and applications
Livestock populations have been consistently improving in terms of performance and
productivity by selective breeding over the centuries. These selection strategies are …
productivity by selective breeding over the centuries. These selection strategies are …
[HTML][HTML] Genomic inbreeding coefficients using imputed genotypes: Assessing different estimators in Holstein-Friesian dairy cows
The objective of this study was to estimate inbreeding coefficients in Holstein dairy cattle
using imputed SNPs data. A data set of 95,540 Italian Holstein dairy cows from the routine …
using imputed SNPs data. A data set of 95,540 Italian Holstein dairy cows from the routine …
Runs of homozygosity in modern chicken revealed by sequence data
Runs of homozygosity (ROH) are chromosomal stretches that in a diploid genome appear in
a homozygous state and display identical alleles at multiple contiguous loci. This study …
a homozygous state and display identical alleles at multiple contiguous loci. This study …
[HTML][HTML] Estimation of intrachromosomal inbreeding depression on female fertility using runs of homozygosity in Finnish Ayrshire cattle
K Martikainen, A Sironen, P Uimari - Journal of dairy science, 2018 - Elsevier
Inbreeding increases homozygosity, which in turn increases the frequency of harmful
recessive alleles, resulting in inbreeding depression. Inbreeding depression on fertility …
recessive alleles, resulting in inbreeding depression. Inbreeding depression on fertility …
[HTML][HTML] Genomic and pedigree estimation of inbreeding depression for semen traits in the Basco-Béarnaise dairy sheep breed
S Antonios, ST Rodríguez-Ramilo, I Aguilar… - Journal of Dairy …, 2021 - Elsevier
Inbreeding depression is associated with a decrease in performance and fitness of the
animals. The goal of this study was to evaluate pedigree-based and genomic methods to …
animals. The goal of this study was to evaluate pedigree-based and genomic methods to …
[HTML][HTML] Inbreeding, effective population size, and coancestry in the Latxa dairy sheep breed
I Granado-Tajada, ST Rodríguez-Ramilo… - Journal of dairy …, 2020 - Elsevier
Traditionally, breeding programs have estimated and managed inbreeding based on
pedigree information. The availability of genomic marker panels has made possible new …
pedigree information. The availability of genomic marker panels has made possible new …
Genetic diversity, population structure and runs of homozygosity in Ethiopian short fat-tailed and Awassi sheep breeds using genome-wide 50k SNP markers
T Getachew, A Haile, G Mészáros, B Rischkowsky… - Livestock Science, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract Improved Awassi sheep from Israel has been used for the improvement of the
productivity of Ethiopian short-fat tailed Menz and Wollo sheep breeds through …
productivity of Ethiopian short-fat tailed Menz and Wollo sheep breeds through …
Genome-wide runs of homozygosity signatures in diverse Indian goat breeds
The present study analyzed ROH and consensus ROH regions in 102 animals of eleven
diverse Indian goat (Capra hircus) breeds using whole genome sequencing. A total of …
diverse Indian goat (Capra hircus) breeds using whole genome sequencing. A total of …
High-density Genotyping reveals Genomic Characterization, Population Structure and Genetic Diversity of Indian Mithun (Bos frontalis)
The current study aimed at genomic characterization and improved understanding of genetic
diversity of two Indian mithun populations (both farm, 48 animals and field, 24 animals) …
diversity of two Indian mithun populations (both farm, 48 animals and field, 24 animals) …
Characterization of runs of Homozygosity revealed genomic inbreeding and patterns of selection in indigenous sahiwal cattle
SK Illa, S Mumtaz, S Nath, S Mukherjee… - Journal of Applied …, 2024 - Springer
Runs of homozygosity (ROH) are contiguous genomic regions, homozygous across all sites
which arise in an individual due to the parents transmitting identical haplotypes to their …
which arise in an individual due to the parents transmitting identical haplotypes to their …