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Recent advances in the genomic resources for sheep
Sheep ( Ovis aries ) provide a vital source of protein and fibre to human populations. In coming decades, as the pressures associated with rapidly...
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Epigenetic mechanism of Gtl2-miRNAs causes the primitive sheep characteristics found in purebred Merino sheep
BackgroundIt is not uncommon for some individuals to retain certain primitive characteristics even after domestication or long-term intensive...
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Production of recombinant proteins including the B-cell epitopes of autolysin A of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from clinical sheep mastitis and their potential for vaccine development
Staphylococcus aureus is the most common clinical mastitis-associated pathogen in sheep which contributes to reduced welfare of affected animals and,...
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Compilations and updates on residual feed intake in sheep
The increasing global demand for food and the strong effect of climate change have forced animal science to advance regarding new methods of...
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Sheep manure compost: a viable growing substrate for lettuce seedling production
Purpose: The substantial use of peat as a nursery substrate leads to the destruction of ecologically important peat bogs, necessitating the search...
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Reproductive Biotechnologies Applied to the Female Sheep and Goat
Applying reproductive biotechnologies to female sheep and goats allows to improving animal protein production, advancing scientific knowledge with...
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Identification and analysis of differentially expressed microRNAs in endometrium to explore the regulation of sheep fecundity
BackgroundMicroRNAs (miRNAs) play an important regulatory role in mammalian reproduction. Currently, most studies are primarily concentrated on...
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Transcriptome analysis revealed differences in gene expression in sheep muscle tissue at different developmental stages
BackgroundThe analysis of differentially expressed genes in muscle tissues of sheep at different ages is helpful to analyze the gene expression...
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Genome-wide epigenetic dynamics during postnatal skeletal muscle growth in Hu sheep
Hypertrophy and fiber transformation are two prominent features of postnatal skeletal muscle development. However, the role of epigenetic...
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Population structure and selection signal analysis of indigenous sheep from the southern edge of the Taklamakan Desert
Analyzing the genetic diversity and selection characteristics of sheep (Ovis aries) holds significant value in understanding their environmental...
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Comparative Study of the Effectiveness of Laparotomic and Laparoscopic Methods of Transplantation of Cloned Embryos in Sheep
AbstractSomatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) is considered today as the most effective method for creating genetically edited farm animals. However,...
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Functional analysis of differentially expressed circular RNAs in sheep subcutaneous fat
BackgroundCircular RNAs (circRNAs), as important non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs), are involved in many biological activities. However, the exact chemical...
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Selection signatures of wool color in Gangba sheep revealed by genome-wide SNP discovery
BackgroundGangba sheep as a famous breed of Tibetan sheep, its wool color is mainly white and black. Gangba wool is economically important as a...
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Age-specific composition of milk microbiota in Tibetan sheep and goats
AbstractThis study investigates the dynamic changes in milk nutritional composition and microbial communities in Tibetan sheep and goats during the...
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Space allowance impacts behavior, productivity, reproductivity and immunity of sheep—a review
Sheep is an important producing animal in subtropical and arid regions; however, sheep farming practices and welfare standards are still not well...
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Evaluation of pliable bioresorbable, elastomeric aortic valve prostheses in sheep during 12 months post implantation
Pliable microfibrous, bioresorbable elastomeric heart valve prostheses are investigated in search of sustainable heart valve replacement. These...
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Effect of quantitative feed restriction and sex class on sheep skin quality
The aim was to evaluate the quality of the sheep skin of different sex classes submitted to different levels of feed restriction. Sheep without...
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Polymorphisms of Growth Hormone and Calpastatin Genes and Their Association with Sheep Meat Quality
AbstractThe sheep breeeding for meat is of great interst at present due to rising meat intake among people. Over the recent decade, selective...
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Molecular insights into Pashmina fiber production: comparative skin transcriptomic analysis of Changthangi goats and sheep
Ladakh, one of the highest inhabited regions globally, hosts the unique Changthangi goat, renowned for producing Pashmina, the world’s most luxurious...
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Preliminary studies on the molecular mechanism of intramuscular fat deposition in the longest dorsal muscle of sheep
BackgroundIntramuscular fat content is an important index reflecting the quality of mutton, which directly affects the flavor and tenderness of...
