Livestock populations have been consistently improving in terms of performance and
productivity by selective breeding over the centuries. These selection strategies are …

Background Over several decades, a wide range of natural and artificial selection events in
response to subtropical environments, intensive pasture and intensive feedlot systems have …

Bovine milk is important for human nutrition, but its fat content is often criticized as a risk
factor in cardiovascular disease. Selective breeding programs could be used to alter the fatty …

Recent research on the transition period (TP) of dairy cows has highlighted the pivotal role
of immune function in affecting the severity of metabolic challenges the animals face when …

Cattle domestication occurred at least twice independently and gave rise to the modern
taurine and indicine cattle breeds. European cattle diversity is generally dominated by …

Since domestication, significant genetic improvement has been achieved for many traits of
commercial importance in cattle, including adaptation, appearance and production. In …

Domestication in the near eastern region had a major impact on the gene pool of humpless
taurine cattle (Bos taurus). As a result of subsequent natural and artificial selection …

Background Domestication, breed formation and intensive selection have resulted in
divergent cattle breeds that likely exhibit their own genomic signatures. In this study, we …

Background A growing demand for improved physical skills and mental attitude in modern
sport horses has led to strong selection for performance in many warmblood studbooks. The …

The need for food products of animal origin is increasing worldwide. Satisfying these needs
in a way that has minimal impact on the environment requires cutting-edge technologies and …