A novel indel within the bovine gene is associated with ovary length.

The ovary can generate oocytes and secrete female hormones and thus is of great significance to animal fertility. In turn, the functioning of this organ has an effect on the profit margins of the livestock breeding industry. As the development-regulating gene and target gene of miR-202, might play an important role in ovarian growth.

Two Novel Rare Strongly Linked Missense SNPs (P27R and A85G) Within the Gene Were Significantly Associated With Litter Size in Shaanbei White Cashmere (SBWC) Goats.

is a high-fertility candidate gene that plays a crucial role in early folliculogenesis in female mammals. In this study, direct sequencing was used to screen possible SNP loci in the goat gene. Three SNP loci, p.

Chlorpyrifos inhibits sperm maturation and induces a decrease in mouse male fertility.

Background: Pesticides, especially organophosphorus pesticides such as chlorpyrifos (CPF), play an important role in modern agriculture. Studies have shown that pesticide residues are an important cause of male reproductive injury in mammal.

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the reproductive damage caused by CPF in male mice and investigate the underlying mechanisms.