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Selection signatures and landscape genomics analysis to reveal climate adaptation of goat breeds
Goats have achieved global prominence as essential livestock since their initial domestication, primarily owing to their remarkable adaptability to...
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Synchronous profiling and analysis of mRNAs and ncRNAs in the dermal papilla cells from cashmere goats
BackgroundDermal papilla cells (DPCs), the “signaling center” of hair follicle (HF), delicately master continual growth of hair in mammals including...
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Development and verification of a 10K liquid chip for Hainan black goat based on genoty** by pinpoint sequencing of liquid captured targets
BackgroundChina has thousands years of goat breeding and abundant goat genetic resources. Additionally, the Hainan black goat is one of the...
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Dynamics of rumen gene expression, microbiome colonization, and their interplay in goats
BackgroundPreweaned rumen development is vital for animal health and efficient fermentation. In this study, we integrated ruminal transcriptomic and...
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The demographic history and adaptation of Canarian goat breeds to environmental conditions through the use of genome-wide SNP data
BackgroundThe presence of goats in the Canary Islands dates back to the late 1st millennium BC, which coincides with the colonization by the Amazigh...
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Effects of king grass and sugarcane top in the absence or presence of exogenous enzymes on the growth performance and rumen microbiota diversity of goats
In the present study, the feasibility of sugarcane top (ST) application in the goat’s diet was evaluated. A total of 20 goats were randomly divided...
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Whole-genome sequencing and genomic analysis of Norduz goat (Capra hircus)
Artificial and natural selective breeding of goats has resulted in many different goat breeds all around the world. Norduz goat is one of these...
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Identification and population genetic analyses of copy number variations in six domestic goat breeds and Bezoar ibexes using next-generation sequencing
BackgroundCopy number variations (CNVs) are a major form of genetic variations and are involved in animal domestication and genetic adaptation to...
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Determination of the effect of the dam age, birth type, and sex on growth curve traits of hair goat kids
This study was conducted to investigate the best-fit growth curve and dam age, sex, and birth type effect on growth curve traits of hair goat kids....
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Association of birth type and LHX4 gene polymorphism with reproductive hormones, growth hormone, and prolactin in Awassi ewes
BackgroundLIM homeobox transcription factor 4 ( LHX4 ) is a promising candidate gene for mammalian reproductive traits. LHX4 polymorphism has...
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Chi-miR-30b-5p inhibits dermal papilla cells proliferation by targeting CaMKIIδ gene in cashmere goat
BackgroundDuring goat embryonic morphogenesis and postnatal initiation of hair follicle (HF) regeneration, dermal papilla (DP) cells play a vital...
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Evaluation of morphological traits and physiological variables of several Chinese goat breeds and their crosses
The current study was undertaken to evaluate some morphological traits of the goat breeds raised in Southwest China. The field experimentation and...
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VarGoats project: a dataset of 1159 whole-genome sequences to dissect Capra hircus global diversity
BackgroundSince their domestication 10,500 years ago, goat populations with distinctive genetic backgrounds have adapted to a broad variety of...
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Genome editing: An insight into disease resistance, production efficiency, and biomedical applications in livestock
AbstractOne of the primary concerns for the survival of the human species is the growing demand for food brought on by an increasing global...
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Comparative genome analyses reveal the unique genetic composition and selection signals underlying the phenotypic characteristics of three Chinese domestic goat breeds
BackgroundAs one of the important livestock species around the world, goats provide abundant meat, milk, and fiber to fulfill basic human needs....
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Influences of maternal factors on the estimate of genetic parameters for goat feed efficiency traits
The objective of the present study was to estimate the genetic parameters for the feed efficiency traits in Barbari goats. The data records of 9332...
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Differential expression of miR-let7a in hair follicle cycle of Liaoning cashmere goats and identification of its targets
In order to improve the production and quality of Chinese cashmere, the research of hair follicle development has aroused more and more attention;...
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Effect of growth hormone gene polymorphism on growth traits in migratory Gaddi goats of Western Himalayas, India
Goat production under migratory system is foremost meat resource in Western Himalayan region of India. Thus, selection of goats for superior growth...
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Genome-wide detection and sequence conservation analysis of long non-coding RNA during hair follicle cycle of yak
BackgroundLong non-coding RNA (lncRNA) as an important regulator has been demonstrated playing an indispensable role in the biological process of...
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Transcriptome-based selection and validation of optimal house-kee** genes for skin research in goats (Capra hircus)
BackgroundIn quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) experiments, accurate and reliable target gene expression results are...
