Simple Summary The Istrian sheep (IS) and the Pag sheep (PS) are local Croatian breeds
known for their delicious cheese and lamb meat. In order to develop an effective selection …

The variation in thoracic and lumbar vertebrae numbers (TLVn) affects economically
important traits in sheep breeding. A wide variation of TLVn ranging from 17 to 21 was …

Background Managing genetic diversity is critically important for maintaining species fitness.
Excessive homozygosity caused by the loss of genetic diversity can have detrimental effects …

The present study aimed to identify the selection signature associated with temperature
adaptation in Iranian sheep breeds raised in cold and hot environments. The Illumina HD …

Hu sheep is a renowned prolific local sheep breed in China, widely distributed across the
country due to its excellent reproductive performance. Deciphering the molecular …

Simple Summary Panomics refers to the integration of multiple omics technologies to
comprehensively examine and interpret biomolecular data at different levels. This approach …

Simple Summary Positive natural selection increases the frequency of beneficial genetic
variations, promoting an organism's adaptability and survival in specific environments. In this …

Understanding the genomic characteristics of livestock is crucial for improving breeding
efficiency and conservation efforts. However, there is a relative lack of information on the …

The phenotypic diversity resulting from artificial or natural selection of sheep has made a
significant contribution to human civilization. Hu sheep are a local sheep breed unique to …

Climate change poses significant challenges to global livestock systems, necessitating a
deeper understanding of how sheep adapt to diverse environmental conditions. This study …