Publications by authors named "N Buys"
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- Equine osteochondrosis and osteochondral fragments in the fetlock joint are associated with environmental and genetic factors, leading to a scoping review to highlight knowledge gaps and research challenges in this area.
- The review analyzes genetic factors and presents an overview of identified quantitative trait loci and candidate genes related to these disorders, following an initial part covering environmental influences.
- The article discusses barriers to effective phenotypic and genomic selection, such as phenotyping difficulties and publication bias, emphasizing the need for standardized definitions and larger study populations to improve future research efforts.
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- Many parents move from rural areas to cities for better job opportunities, but their kids often have to stay behind.
- Left-behind children (LBC) face more risks like drinking, smoking, and using drugs compared to kids who move with their parents.
- To help LBC, we need better support for their mental health and changes in job policies to give everyone a fair chance.
Article Synopsis
- A scoping review was conducted to connect environmental and genetic factors to equine osteochondrosis and osteochondral fragments in the fetlock joint, with the first part focusing on environmental aspects.
- The review utilized databases like PubMed and Web of Science to identify 212 relevant studies after filtering and screening for eligibility.
- The article discusses various environmental factors contributing to these disorders, including foetal programming, biomechanical trauma, nutrition, and emphasizes the need for multidisciplinary research to better understand these complex relationships for improved equine health management.
Assessing the genetic diversity of local breeds is essential for conserving these unique breeds, which may possess unique traits. This study provides the genomic characterisation of eight indigenous sheep breeds in Belgium based on pedigree and single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) analysis. A total of 687 sheep were genotyped and were subjected to a rigorous quality control, resulting in a set of 45 978 autosomal SNPs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Psoroptic mange, caused by Psoroptes ovis mites, is affecting Belgian Blue cattle's welfare and production potential. The Belgian Blue cattle-known for its high degree of muscling, low feed conversion ratio and high beef quality-is highly susceptible for this disease.
Results: In this study, we phenotyped 1975 Belgian Blue cattle from more than 100 different groups on commercial beef farms for their psoroptic mange susceptibility.