Simple Summary Heat stress is an intriguing factor that negatively influences livestock
production and reproduction performance. Sheep and goat are among the livestock that can …

Humans and their domestic animals have lived and thrived in high-altitude environments
worldwide for thousands of years. These populations have developed a number of …

Comparative population genomics analysis is an effective approach to identify selection
signatures in farm animals. In this study, we systematically investigated the selection …

Both natural and artificial selection are among the main driving forces shaping genetic
variation across the genome of livestock species. Selection typically leaves signatures in the …

Domestic goats (Capra hircus) are spread across the five continents with a census of 1
billion individuals. The worldwide population of goats descends from a limited number of …

Understanding the genetic mechanism of how animals adapt to extreme conditions is
fundamental to determine the relationship between molecular evolution and changing …

Xiang pig (XP) is one of the best-known indigenous pig breeds in China, which is
characterized by its small body size, strong disease resistance, high adaptability, favorite …

Domestication and human selection have formed diverse goat breeds with characteristic
phenotypes. This process correlated with the fixation of causative genetic variants …

Tibetan sheep are the most common and widespread domesticated animals on the Qinghai–
Tibetan Plateau (QTP) and have played an essential role in the permanent human …

Goat plays a crucial role in human livelihoods, being a major source of meat, milk, fiber, and
hides, particularly under adverse climatic conditions. The goat genomics related to the …