During the last few decades, hundreds of candidate genes have been detected and
identified in goat breeds. In addition, comprehensive studies have been performed on the …

Hu sheep is an excellent short fat-tailed breed in China. Fat deposition in Hu sheep tail
affects carcass quality and consumes a lot of energy, leading to an increase in feed cost …

The detection of selection signatures assists in understanding domestication, evolution, and
the identification of genomic regions related to adaptation and production traits in buffaloes …

Abstract Riverine Buffaloes, especially the Murrah breed because of their adaptability to
harsh climatic conditions, is farmed in many countries to convert low-quality feed into …

Retinol-binding protein 4 (RBP4), a member of the lipocalin family, is a specific carrier of
retinol (vitamin A) in the blood. Numerous studies have shown that RBP4 plays an important …

The skeletal muscle fiber profile is closely related to livestock meat quality. However, the
molecular mechanisms determining muscle fiber types in donkeys are not completely …

Background The adrenal gland participates in the process of sheep reproduction.
MicroRNAs (miRNAs), endogenous small noncoding RNAs, regulate gene expression at the …

Objective It has been shown that mutation in DNAH1 (Dynein Axonemal Heavy Chain 1)
gene is associated with MMAF (multiple morphological anomalies of the flagella) and PCD …

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between the polymorphism of bile acid-CoA:
amino acid N-acyltransferase (BAAT) and c ollagen type I alpha 1 chain (COL1A1) genes …

Egg production by hens is an important reproductive performance index in the poultry
industry. To investigate the effects of the CALM1 and DRD1 genes on egg production in …