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Ovine ENSOARG00020011332 rs427117280-GG provides an increase in weaning weight and average daily gain until weaning weight in a multi-breed sheep population
Bilal Akyüz
Department of Genetics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Erciyes University, 38039 Kayseri, Türkiye
Fadime Daldaban
Department of Genetics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Erciyes University, 38039 Kayseri, Türkiye
Mustafa Özdemir
Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Erciyes University, 38039 Kayseri, Türkiye
Ferda Karakuş
Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, 65080 Van, Türkiye
Davut Bayram
Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Erciyes University, 38039 Kayseri, Türkiye
Serdar Yağcı
General Directorate of Agricultural Research and Policies, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, 06800 Ankara, Türkiye
Department of Animal Researches, Bahri Dagdas International Agricultural Research Institute, 42020 Konya, Türkiye
Şeyma Kökkaya
Department of Veterinary Genetics and Biotechnology, Institute of Health Sciences, Erciyes University, 38039 Kayseri, Türkiye
Korhan Arslan
Department of Genetics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Erciyes University, 38039 Kayseri, Türkiye
Emre Şirin
Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, Kırşehir Ahi Evran University, 40100 Kırşehir, Türkiye
Mehmet Ulaş Çınar
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Erciyes University, 38039 Kayseri, Türkiye
College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164, USA
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Samet Urun and Emre Şirin
Arch. Anim. Breed., 66, 335–340, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-66-335-2023, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-66-335-2023, 2023
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The aim of this work was to determine the effect of the pre-mating weight (PMW) and placental characteristics on the birth weight (BW). Although prior studies have determined a relationship between BW and placental characteristics, no existing work has determined a relationship between the PMW and BW. This is also the first study in which placental surface area is used as a factor for determining the relationship between placental characteristics and BW.
Yüksel Aksoy, Ümran Çiçek, Uğur Şen, Emre Şirin, Mustafa Uğurlu, Alper Önenç, Mehmet Kuran, and Zafer Ulutaş
Arch. Anim. Breed., 62, 41–48, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-62-41-2019, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-62-41-2019, 2019
Murat Karakuş and Ferda Karakuş
Arch. Anim. Breed., 60, 297–302, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-60-297-2017, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-60-297-2017, 2017
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Ear tags may result in an inflammatory response due to the wound created when they are inserted into the ear. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of ear tags on the likelihood of infection using infrared thermography and to evaluate the effect on the welfare of the lambs. Infrared thermography can be recommended as a tool to determine this type of stress and consequently allow a better evaluation of animal welfare.
Ferda Karakuş and Metin Atmaca
Arch. Anim. Breed., 59, 107–112, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-59-107-2016, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-59-107-2016, 2016
F. Karakus, A. Ö. Demir, S. Akkol, A. Düzgün, and M. Karakus
Arch. Anim. Breed., 58, 287–292, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-58-287-2015, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-58-287-2015, 2015
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FASN thioesterase domain mutation and fatty acid profile in Holstein Friesian intramuscular fat
Coat-colour-related genotypes, phenotyping and biometric assessment of three ecotypes of pigs in Cameroon
Identification of a novel InDel locus within the ACSL5 gene and its association with body measurement traits in goats
Correlation and regression analysis of the KRT27 and ELOVL4 genes in cashmere fineness and other production performances in Liaoning cashmere goats
Genome-wide association study of the antibody response to Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis in sheep
The study of miRNA-211 affects melanogenesis progress in Cashmere goats via suppressing AP1S2
Exploring the association between SLC11A1 and CARD15 gene polymorphisms and tuberculosis susceptibility in Holstein cattle
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Investigating InDels in YAP and TAZ genes and their impact on growth characteristics in goats
The genetic diversity and structure of the Haflinger horse population in the Czech Republic
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Polymorphisms of the BMPR1B, BMP15 and GDF9 fecundity genes in four Chinese sheep breeds
Polymorphism and expression of GLUD1 in relation to reproductive performance in Jining Grey goats
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Novel MHC BLB2 gene polymorphism and its association with IgY concentration and Newcastle disease antibody titer in IPB-D2 chickens
David Cancino-Baier, Erwin Muñoz-Acuña, John Quiñones, Rommy Diaz, Jorge F. Beltrán, Jorge Farías, Karla Inostroza, Rodrigo Huaiquipan, José Bento Sterman Ferraz, and Néstor Sepúlveda
Arch. Anim. Breed., 68, 271–278, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-68-271-2025, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-68-271-2025, 2025
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A mutation in the thioesterase domains of the fatty acid synthase enzyme reduces the percentage of myristic acid. In silico simulations were performed to assess the mutation's impact on the catalytic site's affinity for ligands and its effect on intramuscular fatty acid profiles. Tertiary structures were generated, revealing increased affinity between the mutated enzyme and myristoyl. However, the structural changes have a more significant impact on the fatty acid profile than the altered affinity.
Aveniol Idelo Nono Ekane, Ferdinand Ngoula, and Blaise Arnaud Hako Touko
Arch. Anim. Breed., 68, 239–251, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-68-239-2025, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-68-239-2025, 2025
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Cameroon local pigs are out-bred and neglected ecotypes, with a consistent variation in coat colours and colour patterns. The phenotypic diversity is an asset for selective breeding and genetic improvement. But it is challenging for accurate information sharing for breed utilisation, improvement and conservation perspectives. This study aimed to describe the genetic resources of pigs and to develop a standard protocol for phenotypic information sharing with the global scientific audience.
Ao Wang, Xianfeng Wu, Qian Xu, Benzhi Wang, Tianfang Xiao, Yuan Liu, and Wenyang Li
Arch. Anim. Breed., 68, 171–181, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-68-171-2025, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-68-171-2025, 2025
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This study investigated the spatiotemporal expression pattern of ACSL5 (acyl-CoA synthetase 5) in goats and the association between its polymorphism and body measurement traits. We found that the ACSL5 gene was expressed ubiquitously in the nine tested tissues of Fuqing goats. The del41712 locus of the ACSL5 gene has a significant impact on multiple body measurement traits of goats, providing a basis for the application of marker-assisted selection in goat breeding.
Hua Ma, Weihang Hong, Lingjun Nie, Shuaitong Li, Qingyu Yuan, Ran Duan, Qiying Zhan, Lingchao Kong, and Zeying Wang
Arch. Anim. Breed., 68, 135–149, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-68-135-2025, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-68-135-2025, 2025
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This study investigated single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in the keratin 27 (KRT27, 1919G/A) and elongation of very-long-chain fatty acids 4 (ELOVL4, 28666C/T) genes, which are associated with production traits in Liaoning cashmere goats. Multivariate analysis was also conducted. The GGCC genotype combination was associated with finer cashmere quality. The GGTT haplotype exhibited a multigenic effect. The TT genotype demonstrated pleiotropy.
Jitka Kyselová, Ladislav Tichý, Jiřina Marková, Artur Gurgul, Zuzana Sztankóová, Karel Vališ, Soňa Šlosárková, Kateřina Kavanová, Monika Beinhauerová, and Tomasz Szmatola
Arch. Anim. Breed., 68, 109–124, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-68-109-2025, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-68-109-2025, 2025
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This study explored how genetics might influence the ability of sheep to fight a severe infection known as caseous lymphadenitis (CLA). By examining the genome of 321 Suffolk sheep, we identified specific genetic markers indicating biological processes and pathways that might be associated with the resistance of some sheep to this disease. This discovery is a step towards breeding sheep that are naturally more capable of fighting off CLA, potentially leading to healthier flocks.
Baoyu Zhang, Runlai Liu, Tao Ma, Xinyu Li, Yuxin Zhao, Huixian Su, Jianping Li, Yumei Li, Huaizhi Jiang, and Qiaoling Zhang
Arch. Anim. Breed., 68, 125–134, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-68-125-2025, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-68-125-2025, 2025
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Coat color is an important economic trait of Cashmere goats. miRNA-211 is differentially expressed in the skin of Cashmere goats with different coat colors, but the mechanism is unclear. After the targeting relationship between miRNA-211 and AP1S2 was clarified in vitro and in vivo, antagomiRNA-211 was injected into BALB/c, and the expression of miRNA-211 and AP1S2 and melanin content was analyzed. It was demonstrated that miRNA-211 impacts melanogenesis by downregulating AP1S2.
Safa Bejaoui, Nour Elhouda Fehri, Mohamed Amine Ferchichi, and Bayrem Jemmali
Arch. Anim. Breed., 67, 515–521, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-67-515-2024, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-67-515-2024, 2024
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Genetic variation in the SLC11A1 (C>G) and CARD15 (A/G) genes may contribute to the onset and development of bovine tuberculosis (bTB), supporting the hypothesis that polymorphisms in these genes are associated with the risk of bTB in Holstein cattle. bTB is a complicated disease that is probably influenced by polymorphisms in many genes, particularly those related to the immune system and host–pathogen interactions.
Dan Yue, Chaochao Peng, Sameeullah Memon, Azeem Iqbal, Heli Xiong, Xiaoming He, Ying Lu, and Weidong Deng
Arch. Anim. Breed., 67, 383–392, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-67-383-2024, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-67-383-2024, 2024
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We focus on the Lanping black-boned sheep (LPBB) because it is the only mammal that resembles the Chinese silky fowl in the world. LPBB is characterized by black pigmentation in its plasma colorimetry and had its internal organs compared to the reddish color in Lanping normal sheep. Although the literature is abundant in genetic case studies, the processes of pigmentation remain obscure. We thus investigate the association between the PDGFRL gene polymorphism of LPBB and melanin deposition.
Wanxia Zhao, Ziteng Wang, Yichen Lei, Xiaoqin Tang, Xiaohua Yi, Junyi Jiang, Jiapeng Li, Shuhui Wang, and Xiuzhu Sun
Arch. Anim. Breed., 67, 343–351, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-67-343-2024, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-67-343-2024, 2024
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In this study, InDels loci of YAP and TAZ genes in two goat breeds were screened and identified, and the association between InDels loci of YAP and TAZ genes and growth traits was analyzed. The results showed that eight InDels loci were identified from goat YAP and TAZ genes. These InDels loci significantly affected growth traits such as chest width, body height, and body weight of goats. These findings can provide new molecular markers for goat molecular breeding.
Michaela Kulišťáková, Iva Jiskrová, Irena Vrtková, Petra Bartoňová, and Tomáš Urban
Arch. Anim. Breed., 67, 323–333, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-67-323-2024, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-67-323-2024, 2024
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The aim of this study is to assess the genetic diversity and structure of the Haflinger horse population in the Czech Republic based on 16 microsatellite loci. The results indicated a high level of diversity and the presence of greater admixture, and the identification of distinct genetic clusters suggested a significant gene flow. These findings imply that the population exhibits sufficient genetic variability and diversity.
Nouran Elsayed, Abd Elrahman E. Mandour, Mamdouh K. A. Amin, Fayiz M. Reda, Heba S. A. Taha, Alessandro Di Cerbo, Mahmoud M. Azzam, and Mahmoud Alagawany
Arch. Anim. Breed., 67, 285–295, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-67-285-2024, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-67-285-2024, 2024
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It was suggested that the start codon targeted (SCoT) markers may be more effective than inter-simple sequence repeat (ISSR) for differentiating and identifying the genetic variations within investigated breeds. Also, the usage of molecular markers of SCoT and ISSR may be more proper for calculating genetic diversity and common ancestry among tested rabbit breeds.
Rebecca Simon, Karólína Elísabetardóttir, and Gesine Lühken
Arch. Anim. Breed., 67, 237–246, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-67-237-2024, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-67-237-2024, 2024
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Genetics of horn traits in sheep are still under investigation. Icelandic sheep were chosen to further characterize this complex trait using known variants as it is highly variable for horn characteristics. Only the published variant for multi-hornedness was in perfect segregation. The absence of horns was analyzed in multi-horned sheep. Only tendencies of association were found for hornlessness and for different horn shapes and sizes, confirming previous results in other breeds.
Lige Huang, Dan Sheng, Xinyang Fan, Ruixia Gao, and Yongwang Miao
Arch. Anim. Breed., 67, 217–230, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-67-217-2024, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-67-217-2024, 2024
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The aim of this study was to investigate the role of TP53 in buffalo lactation. The data showed that buffalo TP53 inhibited the expression of genes related to milk protein and milk fat in buffalo mammary epithelial cells by inhibiting the PI3K–AKT–mTOR pathway. These results suggest that TP53 negatively regulates the synthesis of milk protein and milk fat in buffalo through the PI3K–AKT–mTOR pathway. This study provides new insights into the functional role of TP53 in buffalo lactation.
Serdar Koçak, Mustafa Tekerli, Metin Erdoğan, Koray Çelikeloğlu, Ebubekir Yazıcı, Zehra Bozkurt, Özlem Hacan, Mustafa Demirtaş, and Samet Çinkaya
Arch. Anim. Breed., 67, 207–216, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-67-207-2024, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-67-207-2024, 2024
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It was detected that Texel and myostatin-carrying BC1 lambs were significantly higher than Pırlak and non-carrying BC1 lambs in the MLD area at weaning. Myostatin-carrying BC1 lambs had a superiority to Pırlak lambs in terms of muscle conformation and fatness of the hind leg. Myostatin-carrying BC1 lambs were found to be better than Pırlak in growth performance. It was concluded that the Pırlak lambs may be improved by introgression of myostatin mutation.
Jinxin Wang, Yufang Liu, Siwu Guo, Ran Di, Xiangyu Wang, Xiaoyun He, and Mingxing Chu
Arch. Anim. Breed., 67, 51–60, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-67-51-2024, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-67-51-2024, 2024
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Finding polymorphisms of genes can provide potential molecular genetic markers for sheep reproduction. This study investigated the polymorphisms of three major reproductive genes (BMPR1B, BMP15 and GDF9) in Chinese sheep and found that BMPR1B and GDF9 might be the major genes influencing the reproductive performance of Chinese sheep breeds. This result might contribute to improving the prolificacy traits of native Chinese sheep in the future.
Wei Wang, Yongjuan Wang, Yufang Liu, Guiling Cao, Ran Di, Jinyu Wang, and Mingxing Chu
Arch. Anim. Breed., 66, 411–419, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-66-411-2023, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-66-411-2023, 2023
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In this study, GLUD1 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were analyzed in early-puberty goats and delayed-puberty goat breeds by sequencing and restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP). The present study aimed to find genetic markers related to sexual precocity and high fertility in goats and to provide a scientific basis for marker-assisted early selection of reproductive performance.
Zühal Gündüz and Osman Biçer
Arch. Anim. Breed., 66, 369–378, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-66-369-2023, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-66-369-2023, 2023
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The Kilis goat has emerged as a breed with a unique genetic profile that reflects its complex ancestry due to historical crossbreeding between the Damascus and Hair goat populations in Türkiye. The Kilis goat is well adapted to arid areas and is known for its high milk yield. Therefore, it holds great potential for milk production and genetic improvement programs in Türkiye. For this reason, some genes that affect milk yield were investigated.
Kunlong Qi, Yaqing Dou, Chenlei Li, Yingke Liu, Chenglei Song, Xinjian Li, Kejun Wang, Ruimin Qiao, Xiuling Li, Feng Yang, and Xuelei Han
Arch. Anim. Breed., 66, 285–298, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-66-285-2023, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-66-285-2023, 2023
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With the rapid development of sequencing technology, it has been found that circRNAs play an important role in skeletal muscle development. During the growth and development of livestock, the growth and development of muscle fibers are closely related to the number, proliferation, and differentiation capacity of skeletal muscle satellite cells, thereby affecting meat quality. Notably, more and more studies now suggest that changes in circRNA expression may be associated with meat quality.
Dwi Lestari, Sri Murtini, Niken Ulupi, Asep Gunawan, and Cece Sumantri
Arch. Anim. Breed., 66, 275–283, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-66-275-2023, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-66-275-2023, 2023
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IPB-D2 chickens are one of the local Indonesian chickens that are being developed today. IPB-D2 chickens have disease-resistant traits. Selection is not only carried out conventionally but is also developed by molecular selection methods. By utilizing gene diversity in the major histocompatibility complex gene group, it was found that there were several single-nucleotide polymorphisms in the B Locus Beta 2 gene significantly associated with immunoglobulin Y concentrations in IPB-D2 chickens.
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Short summary
The pre-weaning and weaning traits of sheep breeds native to Türkiye were studied. The rs427117280 intronic mutation in ENSOARG00020011332 was associated with the weaning weight and average daily gain until weaning in lambs. The weaning weight and average daily gain were higher for the GG genotype than for the TG and TT genotypes.
The pre-weaning and weaning traits of sheep breeds native to Türkiye were studied. The...