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Enteric methane emission estimates for the Zimbabwean Sanga cattle breeds of Tuli and Mashona
The effectiveness of methane mitigation in ruminant livestock production systems depends on the accuracy of estimating methane emission factors and...
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Assessment of genetic diversity and relationship of the two Sanga type cattle of Botswana based on microsatellite markers
The study was performed to evaluate genetic variation on two Sanga type cattle found in Botswana: Tswana and Tuli using twelve microsatellite...
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Breeding pure and crossbreeds of European cattle breeds for milk production improvement under tropical climate conditions—a review
The aim of this review was to present the breeding status of pure or crossbreeds of European cattle with African indigenous cattle in order to...
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Understanding the underlying genetic mechanisms for age at first calving, inter-calving period and scrotal circumference in Bonsmara cattle
BackgroundReproduction is a key feature of the sustainability of a species and thus represents an important component in livestock genetic...
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A within- and across-country assessment of the genomic diversity and autozygosity of South African and eSwatini Nguni cattle
In southern Africa, the Nguni cattle breed is classified as an indigenous and transboundary animal genetic resource (AnGR) that manifests unique...
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Estimation of nonadditive and additive genetic effects on growth traits of Horro cattle
The estimation of nonadditive genetic effects plays a significant role in the accuracy of estimated breeding values for growth traits. Data for...
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Mitonuclear incompatibility as a hidden driver behind the genome ancestry of African admixed cattle
BackgroundAfrica is an important watershed in the genetic history of domestic cattle, as two lineages of modern cattle, Bos taurus and B. indicus ,...
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Genetic diversity of DGAT1 gene linked to milk production in cattle populations of Ethiopia
BackgroundDiacylglycerol acyl-CoA acyltransferase 1 ( DGAT1 ) has become a promising candidate gene for milk production traits because of its...
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Genome-wide investigations reveal the population structure and selection signatures of Nigerian cattle adaptation in the sub-Saharan tropics
BackgroundCattle are considered to be the most desirable livestock by small scale farmers. In Africa, although comprehensive genomic studies have...
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Assessing accuracy of genotype imputation in the Afrikaner and Brahman cattle breeds of South Africa
Imputation may be used to rescue genomic data from animals that would otherwise be eliminated due to a lower than desired call rate. The aim of this...
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Evaluation of the International Society for Animal Genetics bovine single nucleotide polymorphism parentage panel in South African Bonsmara and Drakensberger cattle
A panel of 200 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) have been recommended by the International Society for Animal Genetics (ISAG) for use in...
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Unraveling genetic admixture in the Indian crossbred cattle by different approaches using Bovine 50K BeadChip
With the upsurge of crossbreeding in India, the admixture levels are highly unpredictable in the composite breeds. Hence, in the present study, 72...
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Genetic diversity and population structure of three native cattle populations in Mozambique
In the present work, the population diversity and structure of three populations of native Mozambican cattle were studied, to develop knowledge that...
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The patterns of admixture, divergence, and ancestry of African cattle populations determined from genome-wide SNP data
BackgroundHumpless Bos taurus cattle are one of the earliest domestic cattle in Africa, followed by the arrival of humped Bos indicus cattle. The...
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Phenotypic characterization of Raya cattle in northern Ethiopia
Thirteen qualitative and six morphometric variables on a total of 651 adult cattle (76 oxen and 575 cows) from four purposively selected districts...
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Single nucleotide polymorphisms of leptin gene in five Ethiopian indigenous cattle breeds and the Korean Hanwoo breed
Considering the escalating number of scientific reports on the association between the leptin gene and diverse physiological traits and performance...
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Multivariate characterization of phenotypic traits of five native cattle populations from Tigray, Northern Ethiopia
Abergelle, Arado, Begait, Irob, and Raya are important native cattle populations that are well adapted to the harsh natural conditions in Tigray,...
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SNP panels for the estimation of dairy breed proportion and parentage assignment in African crossbred dairy cattle
BackgroundUnderstanding the relationship between genetic admixture and phenotypic performance is crucial for the optimization of crossbreeding...
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Milk production and lactation length in Ankole cattle and Ankole crossbreds in Rwanda
This study assessed daily milk yield (DMY), 100-day (MY100), and 305-day (MY305) milk yield, and lactation length (LL) in purebred Ankole cattle and...
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Ethnoveterinary Knowledge and Practice Applied to Domestic Animals Raised in the Ukraine Colonization Community of Palmital, Paraná State, Brazil
Animals Raised in the Ukraine Colonization Community of Palmital, Paraná State, Brazil. Although Brazil is one of the world’s major cattle producers...
