Survey of the relationship between polymorphisms within the BMPR1B gene and sheep reproductive traits

Z Akhatayeva, Y Bi, Y He, R Khan, J Li, H Li… - Animal …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
The BMPRIB gene is one of the main genes that can be used as a molecular genetic marker
for the early selection of highly productive ewes. It is well-documented that the p. Q249R (g …

Association of polymorphisms in fecundity genes of GDF9, BMP15 and BMP15-1B with litter size in Iranian Baluchi sheep

F Moradband, G Rahimi, M Gholizadeh - Asian-Australasian journal …, 2011 - animbiosci.org
The incidence of mutation in three loci of GDF9, BMP15 and BMP15-1B and their effects on
litter sizes was evaluated in Baluchi sheep. Wild-type alleles were detected for BMP15 and …

Mutation in BMPR-IB gene is associated with litter size in Iranian Kalehkoohi sheep

M Mahdavi, S Nanekarani, SD Hosseini - Animal reproduction science, 2014 - Elsevier
The single nucleotide polymorphism of BMPR-IB gene (bone morphogenetic protein
receptor type IB) was analyzed using PCR-RFLP in Iranian native Kalehkoohi sheep. BMPR …

Effect of high ambient temperature on behavior of sheep under semi-arid tropical environment

K De, D Kumar, VK Saxena, P Thirumurugan… - International journal of …, 2017 - Springer
High environmental temperature is a major constraint in sheep production under semi-arid
tropical environment. Behavior is the earliest indicator of animal's adaptation and responses …

None of polymorphism of ovine fecundity major genes FecB and FecX was tested in goat

GH Hua, SL Chen, JT Ai, LG Yang - Animal Reproduction Science, 2008 - Elsevier
The polymorphism of mutation Q249R in BMPR-IB gene (FecB) and loci FecXI, FecXH,
FecXG, FecXB in BMP15 gene was analyzed by forced PCR-RFLP method in 550 …

Dietary n-3 PUFA augments pre-ovulatory follicle turnover and prolificacy in well-fed ewes

AS Mahla, SK Bunkar, BL Kumawat, VK Saxena… - Animal Reproduction …, 2023 - Elsevier
The present study evaluated the effect of dietary supplementation with n-3 polyunsaturated
fatty acids (PUFA) on preovulatory follicle (POF) turnover, prolificacy, and endocrine and …

Prolificacy and lamb survival at birth in Awassi and Assaf sheep carrying the FecB (Booroola) mutation

E Gootwine, S Reicher, A Rozov - Animal Reproduction Science, 2008 - Elsevier
Prolificacy up to the fifth parity and lamb survival at birth were investigated in≥ 31/32 Awassi
and≥ 31/32 Assaf sheep belonging to the++, B+ and BB genotypes at the FecB locus. In the …

Effect of feed flushing during summer season on growth, reproductive performance and blood metabolites in Malpura ewes under semiarid tropical environment

SMK Naqvi, V Sejian, SA Karim - Tropical Animal Health and Production, 2012 - Springer
Feed scarcity during hot summer months is one of the major predisposing factors for low
reproductive efficiency of livestock reared in hot semiarid environment. A study was …

Effect of thermal exposure on physiological adaptability and seminal attributes of rams under semi-arid environment

K De, D Kumar, K Balaganur, VK Saxena… - Journal of Thermal …, 2017 - Elsevier
Thermal stress in hot semi-arid environment is a major limitation of sheep production in
tropical and sub-tropical climatic condition. The animals tend to maintain homeostasis …

Screening for Booroola (FecB) and Galway (FecXG) mutations in Indian sheep

S Kumar, AK Mishra, AP Kolte, SK Dash… - Small Ruminant …, 2008 - Elsevier
This study reports the status of the Booroola (FecB) and Galway (FecXG) mutations in Indian
sheep breeds. The Kendrapada sheep (n= 46) was genotyped for the presence of FecB and …