Publications by authors named "Kefala Taye Mekonnen"
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- * Researchers analyzed data from 7488 breeding pigs and discovered specific SNP markers linked to reproductive traits; different genes were found in each breed that impact various biological functions.
- * The findings offer valuable insights for enhancing breeding strategies aimed at improving pig reproductive efficiency, which could lead to economic gains in the industry.
The purpose of this study was to estimate the homozygosity distribution and compute genomic and conventional inbreeding coefficients in three genetically diverse pig breed populations. The genomic and pedigree data of Duroc (1586), Landrace (2256), and Yorkshire (3646) were analyzed. We estimated and compared various genomic and pedigree inbreeding coefficients using different models and approaches.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAbiotic stressors in poultry production: A comprehensive review.
J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl)
August 2024
In modern animal husbandry, stress can be viewed as an automatic response triggered by exposure to adverse environmental conditions. This response can range from mild discomfort to severe consequences, including mortality. The poultry industry, which significantly contributes to human nutrition, is not exempt from this issue.
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