Obesity is one of the most prevalent health conditions in humans and companion animals
globally. It is associated with premature mortality, metabolic dysfunction, and multiple health …

Obesity is an increasing major public health concern asking for dietary strategies to limit
weight gain and associated comorbidities. In this review, we present animal models …

Objectives To evaluate the prevalence and risk factors for overweight status in dogs under
primary veterinary care in the UK. Materials and Methods A retrospective study design was …

Domestic dog breeds display significant diversity in both body mass and skeletal size,
resulting from intensive selective pressure during the formation and maintenance of modern …

Among the large number of attributes that define pork quality, fat content and composition
have attracted the attention of breeders in the recent years due to their interaction with …

Overnutrition and obesity have developed into a major public health problem across
different parts of the world. Epidemiological studies have shown that excessive intake of …

Proper expression of the PPARG gene, which encodes a key transcription factor of
adipogenesis, is indispensable in the formation of mature adipocytes. The positioning of a …

A 14-bp deletion present in the proopiomelanocortin (POMC) gene of Labrador and Flat
Coat Retrievers (FCR), but absent in POMC of other breeds, disrupts the β-MSH and β …

Simple Summary Pigs are important in agriculture as they produce animal-based protein for
human consumption. The analysis of selection signatures has implications for the …

The normal course of DNA methylation depends on the correct functioning of the DNA
methylation machinery, which include DNA methyltransferase enzymes (DNMTs) and methyl …