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Three SNPs Identified in the MC1R Gene of Nubian Goats may Relate to the Wool Color

Tong Feng, Zilu Zhang, Minghao Qu, Chan Luo, Laiba Shafique, Qingyou Liu and Kuiqing Cui*

...C1R gene and Nubian goat wool color traits and the color genetic mechanism of Nubian goats.

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Some Feedlots Do Not Change Biochemical and Wool Mineral Profile in Dromedary Calves

Asim Faraz¹*, Abdul Waheed¹, Annamaria Passantino², Ayman Balla Mustafa³, Nasir Ali Tauqir⁴, Naeem Ullah Khan⁵, Muhammad Shahid Nabeel⁶

...he blood biochemical and wool mineral profile of Marecha dromedary camel calves reared in intensive management system (IMS) by feeding two different dietary regimes. The study was conducted at camel breeding and research station (CBRS) Rakh-Mahni tahsil Mankera of district Bhakkar-Punjab, Pakistan. Ten male calves of 310±35 days of age were raised in stall-fed conditions. They were fed two isocaloric diets with different protein levels as 18% (G1) and 2...

Hassam Ud Din¹*, Huma Rizwana¹, Rameez Raja Kaleri², Kaleem Ullah² and Muhammad Din²

Evaluation of Production Performance and Marketing of Small Ruminants in District Dukki, Balochistan

...ved from sale of animal, wool / hair and manure, respectively. Net return of 1450.18 rupees per animal was received from total expenditure (729.10 per animal) and gross revenue (737.26 per animal). The input output ratio in Vialla Dukki was 1:2.03, in Thal was 1:2.01, in Nana Sahib was 1:1.99, in Sadar was 1:1.99 and in Nasar Abad was 1:1.20, respectively. The cost benefit ratio in Vialla Dukki was 1:1.03, in Thal was 1:1.02, in Nana Sahib was 1:0.99, in Sadar...

Description of Factors Affecting Wool Fineness in Karacabey Merino Sheep using Chaid and Mars Algorithms

Yasin Altay¹, Saim Boztepe², Ecevit Eyduran³, İsmail Keskin², Mohammad Masood Tariq⁴*, Farhat Abbas Bukhari⁴ and Irshad Ali⁴

...e some factors affecting wool fineness (WF) in Karacabey Merino. For this goal, CHAID (Chi-Square Automatic Interaction Detector) tree-based algorithm implemented to construct a regression tree diagram was specified based on Bonferroni adjustment within the scope of the prediction of wool fineness as a response variable. Also, Multivariate Adaptive Regression Splines (MARS) was implemented for the WF prediction. In the predi...

Identification of Differentially Expressed Genes between White and Black Skin Tissues by RNA-Seq in the Tibetan Sheep (Ovis aries)

Zhen-Yang Wu¹, Li Li¹, Yu-Hua Fu², Sheng Wang³, Qing-Ming An¹, Xiao-Hui Tang⁴, Xiao-Yong Du^3,5,* and Fei Zhou^6,*

...ina’s three coarse-wool sheep, the wool is mainly used for the production of Tibetan carpets and its coat color as one of important economic traits which can affect wool price directly. In this study, to investigate the functional roles of genes in Tibetan sheep skin with different coat colors, we sequenced genes from six skin samples using Solexa sequencing. The RNA-Seq analysis gen...

Study on Change of Wool Fineness with Age of Alxa Bactrian Camel

Junyan Bai^1,2, Ren Tao Di Wu², Le Ma Dao², Di Bao², Qiang Zhang² and Xing Hua Tian³

... was used to analyze the wool fineness of 1079 Alxa Bactrian camels. The results showed that the wool fineness of male camel was significantly higher than that of female camel (P < 0.05). At the age of 2-7, the fluff fineness of male and female camel increased with age, At the age of 8-10 years, the fluff fineness of male and female camel has no obvious change trend with the increase of age. The best regression equation o...

Correlation Analysis Between Microsatellite Marker Polymorphism and Wool Fineness of Sunite Bactrian Camel (Camelus bactrianus)

Junyan Bai¹*, Rentaodi Wu²*, Qihang Hu¹, Lema Dao² and Xinghua Tian³

... marker polymorphism and wool fineness of sunite bactrian camel was analyzed. The results show that, the average effective allele number, heterozygosity and polymorphism information content of 17 microsatellite markers in sunite bactrian camel were 2.8913, 0.6205 and 0.5602, respectively. The wool fineness of AB genotype of CMS36 locus was significantly higher than that of BB genotype (P<0.05). The

Pseudomonas Species Isolated from Camels: Phenotypic, Genotypic and Antimicrobial Profile

Adel M. Abdelrahman1, Sahar R. Mohamed1, Soliman M. Soliman2, Sherif Marouf3*

... and provide milk, meat, wool, hides, and skin. Gram-negative Pseudomonas aeruginosa is harbor multidrug antimicrobial resistance of camel has serious consequences for human health, so, this study aimed to characterized of P. aeruginosa especially extended spectrum β-lactamases (ESBL) producing one; phenotypic and genotypic. The isolates of P. aeruginosa were confirmed biochemically by a Vitek 2 compact system (bioMe´rieux). Suspected P. aeruginosa ...

Feedlot Performance, Serum and Wool Mineral Analysis of Marecha (Camelus dromedarius) Calves Fed Different Dietary Regimes

Asim Faraz¹*, Abdul Waheed¹, Nasir Ali Tauqir² and Muhammad Shahid Nabeel³

...e, blood biochemical and wool mineral profile of Marecha camel calves kept under intensive management system by feeding two different dietary regimes. The study was carried out at Camel Breeding and Research Station, Rakh Mahni Tahsil Mankera District Bhakkar Punjab, Pakistan. Twelve male calves around one year of age were raised in stall-fed conditions by feeding two different diets. In roughage proportion lucerne and gram straw were fed. Daily feeding allowa...

An Overview of Kashmir Merino Sheep: A Synthetic Strain Developed in Jammu and Kashmir

Mubashir Ali Rather¹, Ambreen Hamadani²*, Syed Shanaz², Nusrat Nabi², Showkat Ahanger¹, H. Hamadani², Ruksana Shah²

...ces. However, concerning wool traits, the production potential of these breeds was poor. Accordingly, crossbreeding was taken up the breeding policy to improve the genetic worth of these breeds. As a result, a fast-growing and fine wool-producing sheep strain Kashmir Merino was developed. The present article summarizes the performance of this important synthetic sheep strain in the temperate region of Jammu and Kashmir. The ...

Treatment Approaches of Ovine Fungal Diseases using Antibiotics and Ethnoveterinary Medicinal Plants

Djadouni Fatima* and Meliani Amina

...heir production of milk, wool, and meat. As such the diseases of these animals are of great economic importance to humans. Poor nutrition, poor breeding, poor hygiene and poor management systems are the most responsible factors of these diseases that cause annually significant livestock losses affecting the economy, animal diversity and ecological balance. These diseases are transmitted among animals in different ways and endemic especially in large and common...

Forced Mating an Efficient Tool in Camel Production to Reduce the Age at Puberty and Calving Interval in Dromedary She-Camel (Camelus dromedarius)

Asim Faraz¹*, Bernard Faye², Cem Tirink³, Ayman Balla Mustafa⁴, Amal AlKharusi⁵, Morteza Bitaraf Sani⁶, Nasir Ali Tauqir⁷, Muhammad Arslan Akbar⁸, Muhammad Usman Saleem⁹, Rana Muhammad Bilal⁷, Abdul Waheed¹, Muhammad Shahid Nabeel¹⁰

...hen kept for milk, meat, wool, and hides production. Camel production can be enhanced by reducing the age at puberty and calving interval. The current study was showing the effects of forced mating as a tool in the reduction of age at puberty and calving interval in She-camels. For this purpose, thirteen female camels (3 female young stock –FYS, 10 parturient) belonged to Camel Breeding and Research Station (CBRS) Rakh Mahni Bhakkar Punjab, Pakistan were...

PROP-1 Gene a Selective Marker of Wool Production in Sheep Breeds of Balochistan Pakistan

Chandni Wajid1, Abdul Hameed Baloch1, Ahmed Nawaz Khosa1*, Hubdar Ali Kaleri2, Nasrullah Bangulzai1, Sarfraz Ali Fazlani1, Haleema Sadia3, Saeeda Kalsoom4, Muhammad Bilawal Arain2, Wassem Ali Vistro2

...rowth and development of wool production in mammals. The genetic variations in PROP1 gene in the sheep breeds of Pakistan are unknown. This study was conducted to compare wool color and fleece weight and to analyze the PROP1 gene of Balochi, Bibrik, Harnai and Rakhshani sheep breeds of Balochistan. The wool was sheared, its color and fleece weight were observed. The result reveled that

Improving Productive and Reproductive Parameters of Thalli Sheep by Modern Husbandry Practices in Farming System

Asim Faraz¹, Amal AlKharusi², Nasir Ali Tauqir³, Muhammad Shahid Nabeel⁴, Syeda Maryam Hussain⁵, Abdul Waheed¹*, Muhammad Arslan Akbar⁶

Plant Diseases and Pests, Growing Threats to Food Security of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Aqleem Abbas¹, Mustansar Mubeen², Waqar Younus¹, Qaiser Shakeel³, Yasir Iftikhar²*, Sonum Bashir², Muhammad Ahmad Zeshan² and Azhar Hussain¹

...it fly, armyworms, apple wooly aphids, aphids, mealy bug, scales and whiteflies, and parasitic weeds are considerably affecting GB crops. These diseases and pests can jeopardize GB’s food supply if not monitored regularly. The consequences of these biotic agents range from minor symptoms to catastrophic events that destroy whole fields. Plant protection units are needed to tackle these challenges to prevent future outbreaks. Herein, we describe significa...

Association of Growth Hormone Gene Polymorphisms and Calpastatin Gene with Quality of Sheep Meat

Skorykh Larisa Nikolayevna¹*, Fominova Irina Olegovna¹, Kovalenko Dmitriy Vadimovich¹, Skokova Antonina Vladimirovna¹, Dmitrik Irina Ivanovna¹, Kizilova Natalia Igorevna² and Violeta Caro Petrovic³

...and GH genes in meat and wool sheep of the ½ Poll Dorset x ½ North Caucasian meat - wool genotype bred in the Stavropol Territory (Russia) and their influence on the traits of meat productivity. Genotyping of sheep for somatotropin and calpastatin genes was carried out by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) with further study of restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP). Three genotypes were identified for th...

Genome-Wide Association Study on Chinese Merino Sheep Alopecia

Shudong Liu^1,2, Shuai Wang^1,2, Haoran Cui¹ and Genyuan Chen^1,2*

...e economic value of fine wool. It is generally considered to be caused by both genetic and environmental factors. We aimed to identify single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and genomic regions that are associated with ACMS in the Chinese Merino sheep population. To identify the genetic risk factors of alopecia in Chinese Merino sheep population, we carried out a genome-wide association study (GWAS). The 60 Chinese Merino sheep alopecia cases and the 190 Chine...

Trees and livelihood of Gabral valley, Swat Kohistan, Pakistan

Asad Ullah, Abdur Rashid and Sher Aman

...ed for huts/rooms, 1(5%) wool dye. Being a far flung area, the locals totally depend upon the Plant Natural Resources (PNR) for their livelihood. Biotic pressure and unsustainable utilization have caused tremendous loss to the biodiversity of the area. There is a need for the proper management and conservation, for which awareness campaign and alternative income resources should be encouraged for eliminating the poverty, improving the livelihood and ensure the...

Determination of CAST/MspI Gene Polymorphism and its Effects on 180-Day Weight in Meat Production Line of Kazakh Saryarka Lambs

Bibigul Sansyzbayeva¹, Sholpan Adylkanova¹, Toleukhan Sadykulov¹ and Koray Kırıkçı²*

...tory lines (for meat and wool production) were created from the Zhanaarka type of the Sаryarka sheep breed. The aim of this study was to investigate the polymorphism of the CAST gene in lambs of the Saryarka meat production line and to evaluate associations between the CAST genotype and live weight in 180-day-old lambs. A total of 60 lambs were genotyped by the PCR-RFLP method. Two genotypes, MM and MN, were identified with frequencies of 0.59 and 0.41, respe...