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Microbiology
Lei Wang, Daoyi Wu, Yu Zhang, Kun Li, Mingjin Wang, Jinping Ma
Summary: This study analyzed the intestinal flora of Weining cattle, Angus cattle, and diarrheal Angus cattle using high-throughput sequencing. The results showed that Weining cattle had a significantly higher abundance of beneficial bacteria and potential pathogens were enriched in the diarrheal Angus cattle group.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
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Genetics & Heredity
Divya Rajawat, Manjit Panigrahi, Harshit Kumar, Sonali Sonejita Nayak, Subhashree Parida, Bharat Bhushan, G. K. Gaur, Triveni Dutt, B. P. Mishra
Summary: In this study, the population genomic data of different cattle breeds were analyzed to identify genomic regions associated with productive, reproductive, and health-related traits. Several candidate genes related to these traits were found. This investigation provides a foundation for further research on the genetic variation of cattle breeds.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Jose Maria Jimenez, Rosa Morales, Antonio Molina, Miguel Moreno-Millan, Sebastian Demyda-Peyras
Summary: This study analyzed the impact of rob(1;29) in the Retinta cattle breed and found that cows carrying the heterozygote genotype showed a significant decrease in fertility. After avoiding selection of carrier individuals as breeding bulls for 30 years, the breed's fertility significantly improved and the effect of rob(1;29) on cattle fertility was only significant when the prevalence of carriers was high.
REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS
(2022)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Indira Beishova, Kairat Dossybayev, Alzhan Shamshidin, Alena Belaya, Anuarbek Bissembayev, Kadyrzhan Khamzin, Alexandr Kovalchuk, Askar Nametov
Summary: This study found significant differences in runs of homozygosity (ROH) between the Kazakh white-headed (KWh) and Auliekol (AK) cattle breeds. Ancient inbreeding was observed in both breeds, and genes related to meat growth and milk production were identified within the ROH regions.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Peng Wan, Xueyao Yang, Yulian Li, Bizhi Huang, Cuicui Cai
Summary: A new missense mutation in the bovine SDK1 gene was found in native Chinese cattle breeds, with the mutant allele frequency decreasing from southern to northern cattle groups, while the wild-type allele frequency showed an opposite pattern, consistent with the distribution of indicine and taurine cattle in China. This suggests that the bovine SDK1 gene may be a candidate gene associated with disease resistance in Chinese cattle.
ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Alexandra S. Abdelmanova, Alexander A. Sermyagin, Arsen V. Dotsev, Nikolay V. Bardukov, Margaret S. Fornara, Gottfried Brem, Natalia A. Zinovieva
Summary: This study aimed to identify single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) significantly associated with stature in diverse cattle breeds. Genome-wide association studies revealed seven SNPs strongly associated with stature, including three on BTA4 and four on BTA14. These SNPs can be considered useful DNA markers for marker-assisted cattle breeding aimed at increasing stature.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Georgi Kalaydzhiev, Nadezhda Palova, Heliana Dundarova, Lyudmila Lozanova, Ivan Mehandjyiski, Georgi Radoslavov, Peter Hristov
Summary: Bulgaria's geographical, geomorphological, and climatic characteristics are highly suitable for animal breeding, especially pastoral farming and sheep breeding. The country has about 30 unique local breeds of sheep. This study investigated the genetic diversity of eight popular Bulgarian breeds using sequence analysis of the mitochondrial D-loop region. The results showed multiple maternal origins and high gene flow between the native breeds.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
A. Talenti, J. Powell, D. Wragg, M. Chepkwony, A. Fisch, B. R. Ferreira, M. E. Z. Mercadante, I. M. Santos, C. K. Ezeasor, E. T. Obishakin, D. Muhanguzi, W. Amanyire, I. Silwamba, J. B. Muma, G. Mainda, R. F. Kelly, P. Toye, T. Connelley, J. Prendergast
Summary: This study used optical mapping to generate a high-quality database of structural variation in cattle from different geographical regions and breeds, providing a resource for further study of SVs in cattle.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Rupali Khan, Sachinandan De, Rahul Dewangan, Rajendra Tamboli, Reeshu Gupta
Summary: This study aimed to determine the polymorphism in the 7th exon of the beta-casein gene (CSN2) in different domestic and exotic cattle breeds. The results showed that the A1A1 genotype was absent in all domestic breeds, and the A2A2 genotype was highest in the Gir breed. The study also found that the Gir, Sahiwal, Tharparkar, and Motu breeds have a high potential for A2 milk production.
ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Martina Torricelli, Carla Sebastiani, Marcella Ciullo, Simone Ceccobelli, Barbara Chiappini, Gabriele Vaccari, Antonio Capocefalo, Michela Conte, Samira Giovannini, Emiliano Lasagna, Francesca Maria Sarti, Massimo Biagetti
Summary: This study analyzed the genetic variability of the PRNP locus in eight Italian goat populations/breeds and identified multiple polymorphic sites and alleles. It highlighted the presence of resistance-related alleles like K222 and S146, with potential implications for genetic control measures in scrapie outbreaks and disease prevention. The research could contribute to the development of selective breeding programs as a strategy for scrapie control and outbreak prevention.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Abdelmajid El Hou, Dominique Rocha, Eric Venot, Veronique Blanquet, Romain Philippe
Summary: This study identified long-range linkage disequilibrium for the first time in French beef cattle populations, with each breed showing predominantly population-specific LRLD interactions. Possible functional gene interactions and QTL co-location were observed with some of these LRLD events, suggesting epistatic selection.
GENETICS SELECTION EVOLUTION
(2021)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Carla Miranda, Sonia Batista, Teresa Letra Mateus, Madalena Vieira-Pinto, Virginia Ribeiro, Rui Dantas, Nuno V. Brito
Summary: This study conducted a preliminary investigation on the occurrence of Salmonella spp. in autochthonous Portuguese laying hens raised in a semi-extensive system. The results showed an absence of Salmonella spp. in the collected samples, suggesting a low food safety risk associated with the alternative farming methods used for Portuguese chicken breeds.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Md Shafiqul Islam, Mitsuhiro Takagi, Keun-Woo Lee, Hye-Sook Chang, Hiroaki Okawa, Muchammad Yunus, Tita Damayanti Lestari, Martia Rani Tacharina, Shahnaj Pervin, Tofazzal Md Rakib, Akira Yabuki, Osamu Yamato
Summary: This study evaluated the frequency of a SNP associated with recurrent infertility in different cow breeds. The results showed significant differences in the frequency of the G allele among different breeds, highlighting the importance of evaluating the relationship between high frequencies of the G allele and infertility.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
A. D. Hayward, P. J. Skuce, T. N. McNeilly
Summary: Liver flukes have a significant impact on the health and productivity of cattle, and efforts to mitigate this impact have focused on promoting host resistance and tolerance. There is evidence of environmental and genetic variation in the tolerance of cattle to liver fluke infection.
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Genetics & Heredity
Laura Buggiotti, Nikolay S. Yudin, Denis M. Larkin
Summary: This study identifies and characterizes breed-specific copy number variations (CNVs) in northernmost cattle breeds from Russia and their related breeds. The CNVRs are found to be enriched for gene ontology terms related to adaptation to environments and thermoregulation, implying their potential contribution to the breeds' adaptation to harsh environments.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
A. Pauciullo, J. Kuepper, H. Brandt, K. Donat, L. Iannuzzi, G. Erhardt
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Barbara Piccinni, Serafina Massari, Anna Caputi Jambrenghi, Francesco Giannico, Marie-Paule Lefranc, Salvatrice Ciccarese, Rachele Antonacci
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Plant Sciences
Alessandra Iannuzzi, Angela Perucatti, Alfredo Pauciullo, Viviana Genualdo, Lisa De Lorenzi, Pietro Parma, Leopoldo Iannuzzi
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Cell Biology
Alessandra Iannuzzi, Viviana Genualdo, Angela Perucatti, Alfredo Pauciullo, Giovanna Varricchio, Domenico Incarnato, Donato Matassino, Leopoldo Iannuzzi
CYTOGENETIC AND GENOME RESEARCH
(2015)
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Environmental Sciences
Viviana Genualdo, Angela Perucatti, Alfredo Pauciullo, Alessandra Iannuzzi, Domenico Incarnato, Maria Stefania Spagnuolo, Nicolina Solinas, Simonetta Bullitta, Leopoldo Iannuzzi
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2015)
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Developmental Biology
Elena Rossi, Orietta Radi, Lisa De Lorenzi, Alessandra Iannuzzi, Giovanna Camerino, Orsetta Zuffardi, Pietro Parma
SEXUAL DEVELOPMENT
(2015)
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Plant Sciences
Angela Perucatti, Viviana Genualdo, Maria A. Colonna, Francesco Giannico, Domenico Incarnato, Giuseppe Lubrano-Lavadera, Ciro Iorio, Luisa Vonghia, Anna Caputi-Jambrenghi, Leopoldo Iannuzzi, Alessandra Iannuzzi
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Genetics & Heredity
Alessandra Iannuzzi, Angela Perucatti, Viviana Genualdo, Alfredo Pauciullo, Rita Melis, Claudio Porqueddu, Mauro Marchetti, Marianna Usai, Leopoldo Iannuzzi
Review
Environmental Sciences
Alfredo Mazza, Prisco Piscitelli, Andrea Falco, Maria Lucia Santoro, Manuela Colangelo, Giovanni Imbriani, Adele Idolo, Antonella De Donno, Leopoldo Iannuzzi, Annamaria Colao
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2018)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Alfredo Pauciullo, Christoph Knorr, Angela Perucatti, Alessandra Iannuzzi, Leopoldo Iannuzzi, Georg Erhardt
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2016)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Maria Antonietta Colonna, Pasqua Rotondi, Maria Selvaggi, Anna Caputi Jambrenghi, Marco Ragni, Simona Tarricone
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Alessandra Iannuzzi, Pietro Parma, Leopoldo Iannuzzi
Summary: Numerical autosome abnormalities are rarely reported in domestic bovids, while abnormalities involving sex chromosomes and structural chromosomes are more frequently detected due to their hidden phenotypic effects. Without cytogenetic control, these abnormalities can escape animal selection and negatively impact fertility, especially in female carriers. Chromosome abnormalities can be easily spread through offspring, highlighting the importance of clinical cytogenetics in genetic improvement of livestock.
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Alessandra Iannuzzi, Pietro Parma, Leopoldo Iannuzzi
Summary: The species of buffalo can be divided into two genera: Syncerus from Africa and Bubalus from southwest Asia, the Mediterranean, South America, and Australia. The study of buffalo chromosomes is crucial for distinguishing different species and hybrids.
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Alessandra Iannuzzi, Leopoldo Iannuzzi, Pietro Parma
Summary: The use of molecular cytogenetics, especially fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), has greatly enhanced the understanding of chromosomes in domestic animals. It has been applied to create physical maps of specific DNA sequences, confirm chromosome abnormalities, anchor genetic maps, compare different species, study meiotic segregation, demonstrate conserved or lost DNA sequences, predict chromosome regions, and study genomic stability. This review focuses on the important applications of molecular cytogenetics using FISH mapping in domestic bovids.
