Polymorphism of the ADIPOQ gene and its association with productive traits in Awassi Ewes.

Background: Adiponectin (ADIPOQ) plays a critical role in energy and lipid metabolism, indicating that adiponectin could affect livestock productivity. There is an association between polymorphisms in the ADIPOQ gene and variations in livestock productive traits. Therefore, this study investigated the relationship between ADIPOQ polymorphism and productive traits in Awassi ewes.