Genetic load: genomic estimates and applications in non-model animals
Genetic variation, which is generated by mutation, recombination and gene flow, can reduce
the mean fitness of a population, both now and in the future. This 'genetic load'has been …
the mean fitness of a population, both now and in the future. This 'genetic load'has been …
How depressing is inbreeding? A meta-analysis of 30 years of research on the effects of inbreeding in livestock
Inbreeding depression has been widely documented for livestock and other animal and
plant populations. Inbreeding is generally expected to have a stronger unfavorable effect on …
plant populations. Inbreeding is generally expected to have a stronger unfavorable effect on …
Improving the nutritional values of yellow mealworm Tenebrio molitor (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) larvae as an animal feed ingredient: a review
Yellow mealworm larvae (YML; Tenebrio molitor) are considered as a valuable insect
species for animal feed due to their high nutritional values and ability to grow under different …
species for animal feed due to their high nutritional values and ability to grow under different …
Effect of recent and ancient inbreeding on production and fertility traits in Canadian Holsteins
Background Phenotypic performances of livestock animals decline with increasing levels of
inbreeding, however, the noticeable decline known as inbreeding depression, may not be …
inbreeding, however, the noticeable decline known as inbreeding depression, may not be …
Genetic Diversity and Signatures of Selection for Thermal Stress in Cattle and Other Two Bos Species Adapted to Divergent Climatic Conditions
PHF Freitas, Y Wang, P Yan, HR Oliveira… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Understanding the biological mechanisms of climatic adaptation is of paramount importance
for the optimization of breeding programs and conservation of genetic resources. The aim of …
for the optimization of breeding programs and conservation of genetic resources. The aim of …
Characterization of runs of homozygosity, heterozygosity-enriched regions, and population structure in cattle populations selected for different breeding goals
Background A decline in the level of genetic diversity in livestock can result in reduced
response to selection, greater incidence of genetic defects, and inbreeding depression. In …
response to selection, greater incidence of genetic defects, and inbreeding depression. In …
Genetic diversity in the Italian Holstein dairy cattle based on pedigree and SNP data prior and after genomic selection
Genetic diversity has become an urgent matter not only in small local breeds but also in
more specialized ones. While the use of genomic data in livestock breeding programs …
more specialized ones. While the use of genomic data in livestock breeding programs …
[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 …
Trends in genetic diversity and the effect of inbreeding in American Angus cattle under genomic selection
Background While the adoption of genomic evaluations in livestock has increased genetic
gain rates, its effects on genetic diversity and accumulation of inbreeding have raised …
gain rates, its effects on genetic diversity and accumulation of inbreeding have raised …
Insights into genetic diversity, runs of homozygosity and heterozygosity-rich regions in Maremmana semi-feral cattle using pedigree and genomic data
Simple Summary In this study, we estimated genetic diversity in semi-feral Maremmana
cattle using both pedigree-and genomic-based approaches, and detected regions of …
cattle using both pedigree-and genomic-based approaches, and detected regions of …