Veterinary QuarterlyPub Date : 2025-12-01Epub Date: 2025-04-10DOI: 10.1080/01652176.2025.2485480
Siyuan Jia, Andrea R McWhorter, Samiullah Khan, Daniel M Andrews, Gregory J Underwood, Kapil K Chousalkar
{"title":"<i>In vitro and in vivo</i> study on the effects of nutritive media compared with water on the resuscitation of a live attenuated <i>Salmonella</i> Typhimurium vaccine.","authors":"Siyuan Jia, Andrea R McWhorter, Samiullah Khan, Daniel M Andrews, Gregory J Underwood, Kapil K Chousalkar","doi":"10.1080/01652176.2025.2485480","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01652176.2025.2485480","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In this study, a commercially available <i>Salmonella</i> Typhimurium vaccine (Vaxsafe ST) reconstituted in either water or nutrient broth, was tested to understand its effects on the <i>in vitro</i> invasion of Caco-2 cells and its transcriptional regulation post-reconstitution. Over time, the invasiveness of Vaxsafe ST was significantly higher following reconstitution in nutrient broth compared with water. Incubation temperature post-reconstitution did not significantly affect the invasion rate. Transcriptome data showed that Vaxsafe ST reconstituted in nutrient broth upregulated genes involved in the two-component system and flagella activity pathways; however, genes involved in host colonization and invasion were unaltered. Genes involved in host colonization and invasion were downregulated after reconstitution in water. Vaxsafe ST reconstituted in a nutritive diluent improved the metabolic activities of the vaccine. The animal experiment demonstrated that vaccine colonization was significantly higher in caeca compared with ileum irrespective of the diluent. Incubating the vaccine in nutrient broth for 30 min before administration did not significantly increase its colonization or organ invasion in chicks. Overall, the findings support the use of nutritive media for the reconstitution of Vaxsafe ST, warranting further investigation to optimize vaccine performance. This study provides a foundation for future work on vaccine reconstitution strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":51207,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Quarterly","volume":"45 1","pages":"1-10"},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11986869/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144059051","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Animal BiotechnologyPub Date : 2025-12-01Epub Date: 2025-02-26DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2025.2465624
Ling Li, Ting Zhang, Muhammad Farhab, Xiao-Xiao Xia, Abu Musa Md Talimur Reza, Paing Oo Kyaw, Fenglei Chen, Esraa Aly Sayed Ismail, Gang Xue, Ping Zhong, Yong Cheng, Yu-Guo Yuan
{"title":"Comprehensive analysis of <i>circRNAs</i> and <i>lncRNAs</i> involvement in the development of skeletal muscle in myostatin-deficient rabbits.","authors":"Ling Li, Ting Zhang, Muhammad Farhab, Xiao-Xiao Xia, Abu Musa Md Talimur Reza, Paing Oo Kyaw, Fenglei Chen, Esraa Aly Sayed Ismail, Gang Xue, Ping Zhong, Yong Cheng, Yu-Guo Yuan","doi":"10.1080/10495398.2025.2465624","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10495398.2025.2465624","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Myostatin (<i>MSTN</i>) protein, <i>lncRNAs</i>, and <i>circRNAs</i> regulate skeletal muscle growth and development. This work aims to compare the expression patterns of <i>circRNAs</i> and <i>lncRNAs</i> in the gluteus maximus tissue of wild-type (WT) and <i>MSTN</i> gene knockout (KO) rabbits. Within the gluteus maximus tissue of three WT and four <i>MSTN</i> KO rabbits, we analyzed the expression profiles of <i>circRNAs</i> and <i>lncRNAs</i>. After identifying the differently expressed RNAs, the biological pathways implicated were ascertained by performing enrichment analysis using the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) and Gene Ontology (GO). We identified differences in the expression of 251 <i>circRNAs</i> (79 upregulated and 172 downregulated), 176 <i>lncRNAs</i> (53 upregulated and 123 downregulated), and 1178 mRNAs (408 upregulated and 770 downregulated) between WT and <i>MSTN</i> KO rabbits. Target genes were significantly enriched in pathways associated with protein synthesis and catabolism, such as oxidative phosphorylation, ubiquitin-mediated proteolysis, the FoxO signaling pathway, and the pentose phosphate pathway, as identified through GO and KEGG enrichment analyses. The constructed network indicates that a class of <i>circRNAs</i> and <i>lncRNAs</i> is engaged in <i>MSTN</i>-mediated regulation of skeletal muscle development. These findings provide valuable insights for innovative therapeutic, diagnostic, and preventive approaches to muscle disorders.</p>","PeriodicalId":7836,"journal":{"name":"Animal Biotechnology","volume":"36 1","pages":"2465624"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143514363","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Evaluation of recombinant extracellular enveloped virion protein candidates for the detection of serological responses to lumpy skin disease virus in cattle.","authors":"Kitipong Angsujinda, Phatpimol Kitchanakan, Nabhasbhichayabha Daewang, Lerdchai Chintapitaksakul, Saruda Wanganurakkul, Sudkate Chaiyo, Nanthika Khongchareonporn, Timothy J Mahony, Wanchai Assavalapsakul","doi":"10.1080/01652176.2025.2475989","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01652176.2025.2475989","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV) is a significant threat to cattle, particularly in countries like Thailand, where outbreaks have necessitated the importation of diagnostic kits and vaccines. This study aimed to evaluate several recombinant extracellular enveloped virion (EEV) protein candidates, including F13L, A33R, A34R, and B5R, for their potential use in serological detection assays for LSDV specific antibodies in cattle. Given the challenges associated with LSDV research, such as its classification as a Class III biological agent in Thailand, gene synthesis was employed to produce these proteins. The recombinant proteins were expressed in a prokaryotic system and analyzed using SDS-PAGE and Western blotting. Among the candidates, F13L demonstrated the highest correlation with the results from a commercially available and validated ELISA, yielding 85.7%, and 75% positive for the infected and vaccinated groups, respectively, identifying it a promising candidate for serosurveillance activities during active LSDV outbreaks. Sequence analysis confirmed a 100% match between the F13L designed from the Neethling type strain 2490 and various Thai LSDV strains from the 2021 outbreaks, underscoring its potential as a conserved diagnostic marker. The availability of recombinant F13L and its reactivity with cattle sera from LSDV infected or vaccinated animals, demonstrated in this study, suggests it could also serve as a potential candidate for vaccine development. The study concludes that recombinant F13L shows great promise for the development of LSDV serological assays, though further optimization and validation are necessary to harness its diagnostic potential.</p>","PeriodicalId":51207,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Quarterly","volume":"45 1","pages":"1-13"},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11924265/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143659452","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Transcriptomic insights into <i>Mycobacterium orygis</i> infection-associated pulmonary granulomas reveal multicellular immune networks and tuberculosis biomarkers in cattle.","authors":"Rishi Kumar, Sripratyusha Gandham, Vinay Bhaskar, Manas Ranjan Praharaj, Hemanta Kumar Maity, Uttam Sarkar, Bappaditya Dey","doi":"10.1080/01652176.2025.2509503","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01652176.2025.2509503","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Mycobacterium orygis</i>, a member of the <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i> complex (MTBC), has emerged as a significant contributor to tuberculosis (TB) in cattle, wildlife, and humans. However, understanding about its pathogenesis and severity is limited, compounded by the lack of reliable TB biomarkers in cattle. This study delves into the comparative pathology and transcriptomic landscape of pulmonary granulomas in cattle naturally infected with <i>M. orygis</i>, using high-throughput RNA sequencing. Histopathological analysis revealed extensive, multistage granulomatous, necrotic, and cavitary lesions, indicative of severe lung pathology induced by <i>M. orygis</i>. Transcriptomic profiling highlighted numerous differentially expressed genes and dysregulated pathways related to immune response modulation and extracellular matrix remodelling. Additionally, cell type enrichment analysis provided insights into the multicellularity of the granulomatous niche, emphasising complex cell-cell interactions within TB granulomas. Via comparative transcriptomics leveraging publicly available bovine and human TB omics datasets, 14 key immunomodulators (SOD2, IL1α/β, IL15, IL18, CCL2/MCP-1, CCL3/MIP-1α, CCL4/MIP-1β, CCL8/MCP-2, CCL20/MIP-3α, CXCL2/MIP-2, CXCL10/IP-10, CXCL11, and IFN-γ) were identified as potential biomarkers for active TB in cattle. These findings significantly advance our understanding of <i>M. orygis</i> pathogenesis in bovine TB and highlight potential targets for the development of diagnostic tools for managing and controlling the disease.</p>","PeriodicalId":51207,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Quarterly","volume":"45 1","pages":"1-19"},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12120866/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144163345","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Animal BiotechnologyPub Date : 2025-12-01Epub Date: 2025-06-10DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2025.2503753
Shanshan Han, Qiang Zhang, Hongyan Zhang, Jian Ma
{"title":"Eucommia ulmoides and its inhibitory effects on prevotella in piglet gut microbiome through metagenomic and metabolomic analysis.","authors":"Shanshan Han, Qiang Zhang, Hongyan Zhang, Jian Ma","doi":"10.1080/10495398.2025.2503753","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10495398.2025.2503753","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Eucommia ulmoides (EU) is a traditional medicinal plant widely cultivated across China. The combination of EU and feed significantly affects the growth performance, intestinal microbiota composition, and metabolic characteristics of weaned piglets. Forty Landrace x Yorkshire piglets were randomly assigned to four groups: a control group receiving a basal diet, three treatment groups receiving a basal diet supplemented with EU and EU with mix energy (EU+ME), and EU with high protein and energy (EU+HPE), respectively. Growth performance was monitored over a 25-day feeding period, and fecal samples were collected for subsequent metagenomic sequencing and metabolomic analysis. Piglets supplemented with EU, EU+ME, and EU+HPE exhibited significantly improved growth performance, compared to the control group. Metagenomic analysis revealed significant alterations in gut microbiota composition, with increased beneficial bacterial classes and suppression of Prevotella spp. Metabolomic profiling demonstrated distinct metabolic alterations among the treatment groups, with pathway impact analysis highlighting enhanced protein synthesis and energy metabolism. Furthermore, EU supplementation did not affect porcine epidemic diarrhea virus activity in vitro but reduced LPS-induced intestinal inflammation. These findings suggest that EU could be a promising natural additive for improving piglet health and growth, with potential implications for managing post-weaning challenges in swine production.</p>","PeriodicalId":7836,"journal":{"name":"Animal Biotechnology","volume":"36 1","pages":"2503753"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144265132","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Animal BiotechnologyPub Date : 2025-12-01Epub Date: 2025-06-10DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2025.2515462
Samira Giovannini, Maria Giuseppina Strillacci, Raffaella Milanesi, Caterina Altissimi, Massimo Biagetti, Francesca Maria Sarti
{"title":"Genomic characterization and insights into the belted coat pattern of a local, reconstituted pig population.","authors":"Samira Giovannini, Maria Giuseppina Strillacci, Raffaella Milanesi, Caterina Altissimi, Massimo Biagetti, Francesca Maria Sarti","doi":"10.1080/10495398.2025.2515462","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10495398.2025.2515462","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Cinghiato pig population originates from a breeding project aimed at reconstituting an extinct local swine breed, historically depicted in frescoes in Umbria, Central Italy. The selection strategy employed a reconstruction breeding program, choosing mating pairs based on the unique coat phenotype represented in these artworks. Unlike the traditional Cinta Senese breed, Cinghiato pigs exhibit a white belt encircling the trunk, while their forelimbs remain black. This study explores the genetic background of the belted coat pattern observed in the heterogeneous reconstituted population. Twenty-two pigs were genotyped using the Porcine GGP 80K SNP BeadChip. Genetic analyses were conducted to assess population structure and diversity, with comparisons made to other Italian pig breeds and wild boars. Findings reveal moderate genetic diversity within the Cinghiato population. Runs of Homozygosity patterns suggest historical inbreeding events. Moreover, several genomic regions were associated with traits relevant to niche pork production, including feed intake, leg conformation, and fat deposition. Polymorphisms were detected in 10 coat color-related genes (<i>KIT, MC1R, ASIP, EDNRB, KITLG, MITF, OCA2, PAX3, SOX10</i>, and <i>TYRP1</i>). Although some candidate variants were identified, this preliminary study highlights the need for further research to clarify the genetic mechanisms underlying the phenotypic variability of belted coat patterns.</p>","PeriodicalId":7836,"journal":{"name":"Animal Biotechnology","volume":"36 1","pages":"2515462"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144257158","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Veterinary QuarterlyPub Date : 2025-12-01Epub Date: 2025-01-30DOI: 10.1080/01652176.2025.2454473
Hao Wang, Xiamei Kang, Longhai Yu, Haijian Wang, Anja Müller, Corinna Kehrenberg, Yan Li, Min Yue
{"title":"Developing a novel TaqMan qPCR assay for optimizing <i>Salmonella</i> Pullorum detection in chickens.","authors":"Hao Wang, Xiamei Kang, Longhai Yu, Haijian Wang, Anja Müller, Corinna Kehrenberg, Yan Li, Min Yue","doi":"10.1080/01652176.2025.2454473","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01652176.2025.2454473","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Salmonella</i> Pullorum, the causative agent of pullorum disease, posing a significant threat to the global production of poultry meat and eggs. However, existing detection methods have substantial limitations in efficiency and accuracy. Herein, we developed a genomic deletion-targeted TaqMan qPCR assay for identification of <i>Salmonella</i> Pullorum, enabling precise differentiation from other <i>Salmonella</i> serovars. The assay's detection limit was 5 copies/μL of plasmid and 4 CFU/μL of bacterial DNA. Furthermore, we collected 676 chicken samples from an established infection model to compare the performance of the TaqMan qPCR assay with traditional bacterial culturing and antibody-based detection approaches. With superior sensitivity and specificity, the newly developed method detected over 80% of positive chickens, significantly outperforming the two conventional methods. Moreover, we proposed a combined framework that incorporates the advantages of TaqMan qPCR assay and antibody detection method, further enhancing the detection rate of positives to 92%. Additionally, to address the frequent aerosol contamination of amplification products in laboratory settings, we devised an easy-to-deploy anti-contamination system based on T7 exonuclease. Overall, the T7 exonuclease-assisted TaqMan qPCR assay will not only upgrade the current detection for pullorum disease, but also exemplify the feasibility of targeting specific genomic deletions for pathogen detection.</p>","PeriodicalId":51207,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Quarterly","volume":"45 1","pages":"1-13"},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11784030/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143068667","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Animal BiotechnologyPub Date : 2025-12-01Epub Date: 2025-03-17DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2025.2476531
Jia Liu, Chicheng Ma, Yu Cheng, Minzhi Wang, Guoqing Zhao, Liwei Huang, Ruigao Song, Xi Wang, Hongxia Li
{"title":"METTL14 and WTAP play a crucial role in the regulation of bovine preadipocyte differentiation.","authors":"Jia Liu, Chicheng Ma, Yu Cheng, Minzhi Wang, Guoqing Zhao, Liwei Huang, Ruigao Song, Xi Wang, Hongxia Li","doi":"10.1080/10495398.2025.2476531","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10495398.2025.2476531","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>m6A methylation is the most common mRNA modification in mammals and plays a significant role in regulating various biological functions. Some studies have demonstrated that the methyltransferase <i>METTL3</i> can promote adipogenesis. However, the regulatory mechanisms of <i>METTL14</i> and <i>WTAP</i>, both methyltransferases, in adipogenesis remain unclear. This study investigated their effects on bovine preadipocyte differentiation using siRNA-mediated knockdown combined with transcriptomic analysis. Silencing <i>METTL14</i> and <i>WTAP</i> significantly impaired lipid droplet formation and revealed distinct regulatory pathways: <i>METTL14</i> knockdown affected genes like <i>JAK2</i> and <i>STAT3</i>, while <i>WTAP</i> suppression down-regulated <i>PPARγ/FABP4</i> signalling pathway components. These findings demonstrate that <i>WTAP</i> specifically modulates bovine adipocyte differentiation through the <i>PPARγ/FABP4</i> pathway.</p>","PeriodicalId":7836,"journal":{"name":"Animal Biotechnology","volume":"36 1","pages":"2476531"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143646990","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Veterinary QuarterlyPub Date : 2025-12-01Epub Date: 2025-03-10DOI: 10.1080/01652176.2025.2475990
Ha Thi Thanh Nguyen, Johanna F Lindahl, Bernard Bett, Hung Nguyen-Viet, Steven Lâm, Thang Nguyen-Tien, Fred Unger, Sinh Dang-Xuan, Thanh Xuan Bui, Hien Thanh Le, Åke Lundkvist, Jiaxin Ling, Hu Suk Lee
{"title":"Understanding zoonotic pathogens and risk factors from wildlife in Southeast Asia: a systematic literature review.","authors":"Ha Thi Thanh Nguyen, Johanna F Lindahl, Bernard Bett, Hung Nguyen-Viet, Steven Lâm, Thang Nguyen-Tien, Fred Unger, Sinh Dang-Xuan, Thanh Xuan Bui, Hien Thanh Le, Åke Lundkvist, Jiaxin Ling, Hu Suk Lee","doi":"10.1080/01652176.2025.2475990","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01652176.2025.2475990","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the significance of the human-animal interface in the emergence of zoonotic diseases, with wildlife serving as an important source of infection. A better understanding of the specific pathogens and mechanisms involved is vital to prepare against future outbreaks, especially in Southeast Asia, a hotspot for zoonotic diseases. This paper reviews the published literature on wildlife zoonoses in this region from 2012 to 2022. The results show a diverse range of potential zoonotic pathogens and the widespread occurrence of zoonotic diseases from wildlife. Drivers of zoonotic pathogen spillover include (i) environmental factors (e.g. animal habitat disruption, environmental conditions, exposure to contaminated water/food/soil), (ii) animal factors (e.g. movement patterns, age-related susceptibility), (iii) human factors (e.g. lack of awareness, poor hygiene practices, age, gender and income) and (iv) human-animal-environmental interface factors (e.g. close contact between humans and animals, exposure through visiting animals and presence of vectors). The diverse drivers of zoonoses in Southeast Asia put its communities at risk for infection. To mitigate these risks, global health efforts should consider adopting a One Health approach to foster collaboration across human, animal, and wildlife health sectors. This could involve educating communities on safe animal interactions and improving disease surveillance.</p>","PeriodicalId":51207,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Quarterly","volume":"45 1","pages":"1-17"},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11894755/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143587964","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Animal BiotechnologyPub Date : 2025-12-01Epub Date: 2025-05-17DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2025.2503754
Yinhua Yang, Weilong Lin, Huihuang Li, Fan Yang, Xinguo Bao, Chengfu Pan, Lianjie Lai, Weimin Lin, Ruiyi Lin
{"title":"Identification of candidate genes affecting egg weight trait of Putian Black duck based on whole genome resequencing.","authors":"Yinhua Yang, Weilong Lin, Huihuang Li, Fan Yang, Xinguo Bao, Chengfu Pan, Lianjie Lai, Weimin Lin, Ruiyi Lin","doi":"10.1080/10495398.2025.2503754","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10495398.2025.2503754","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Egg weight is a primary economic trait in poultry breeding. Putian Black duck, an excellent local laying duck breed in Fujian Province, includes two different strains, black feather strain and white feather strain. The white feather strain of Putian Black duck is also known as Putian White duck. Except for the different feather colors, these two strains differ in egg weight. In this study, whole-genome resequencing was conducted on Putian Black duck and Putian White duck to explore the differences in the genetic mechanism of egg weight. <i>LRP8, VLDLR,</i> and <i>LPL</i> were identified as key candidate genes affecting egg weight. Mass spectrometry was used to detect the SNPs of <i>LRP8, VLDLR,</i> and <i>LPL</i>. Result indicates that the SNPs of <i>LRP8, VLDLR,</i> and <i>LPL</i> in both populations exhibited moderate polymorphism, and Putian Black duck possessed higher genetic variation and potential selectivity. Association analysis indicated that in Putian Black duck, four SNPs in the <i>LRP8</i> gene were significantly associated with egg weight. These loci can be used as molecular markers for improving egg weight in Putian Black duck.</p>","PeriodicalId":7836,"journal":{"name":"Animal Biotechnology","volume":"36 1","pages":"2503754"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144085692","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}