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Original Research

Published on 29 Jul 2025

Sea lice (Lepeophtheirus salmonis) life stage impacts atlantic salmon transcriptomic responses under different thermal profiles

in Livestock Genomics

Reza Ghanei-Motlagh
Wenlong Cai
Jordan D. Poley
Shona K. Whyte
Amber F. Garber
Mark D. Fast

Frontiers in Genetics

doi 10.3389/fgene.2025.1633603

3,340 views

Original Research

Published on 25 Jul 2025

Effect of broccoli extract supplement on carcass traits and lipid metabolism in Holstein steers

in Livestock Genomics

Shuangshuang Chen
Xinyu Zhang
Tao Zhu
Die Tang
Mingxing Wen
Chuang Tang
Ling Hou
Zhiyao Zeng
Shanfeng Tong
Xuelong Li

Frontiers in Genetics

doi 10.3389/fgene.2025.1618682

1,665 views

Original Research

Published on 21 Jul 2025

Estimation of breed composition of South African sheep affected with wet carcass syndrome

in Livestock Genomics

Bhaveni B. Kooverjee
Magrieta A. Van Der Nest
Michael D. MacNeil
Michiel M. Scholtz
Frederick W. C. Neser
Pranisha Soma

Frontiers in Genetics

doi 10.3389/fgene.2025.1635947

1,755 views

Original Research

Published on 18 Jul 2025

Preliminary investigation of the effect of ferulic acid on miRNAs and LncRNAs in Mongolian horse skeletal muscle satellite cells

in Livestock Genomics

Wendian Gong
Wenqi Ding
Tugeqin Bou
Lin Shi
Yanan Lin
Xiaoyuan Shi
Zheng Li
Huize Wu
Manglai Dugarjaviin
Dongyi Bai

Frontiers in Genetics

doi 10.3389/fgene.2025.1630614

1,495 views

Original Research

Published on 03 Jul 2025

Genome-wide association and functional annotation analyses reveal candidate genes and pathways associated with various ewe longevity indicators in U.S. Katahdin sheep

in Livestock Genomics

Luis F. B. Pinto
Ronald M. Lewis
Artur O. Rocha
Brad A. Freking
Tom W. Murphy
Carrie S. Wilson
Sara M. Nilson
Joan M. Burke
Luiz F. Brito

Frontiers in Genetics

doi 10.3389/fgene.2025.1600587

3,316 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 27 Jun 2025

Inbreeding patterns and genetic diversity under selection in Teha sheep

in Livestock Genomics

Shunzhe Wang
Long Liang
Dilinigeer Ziyayiding
Wenjing Jiao
Hailati Kasimu
Sangang He
Mingjun Liu

Frontiers in Genetics

doi 10.3389/fgene.2025.1576125

2,389 views

Original Research

Published on 18 Jun 2025

Benchmarking of feed-forward neural network models for genomic prediction of quantitative traits in pigs

in Livestock Genomics

Junjian Wang
Francesco Tiezzi
Yijian Huang
Christian Maltecca
Jicai Jiang

Frontiers in Genetics

doi 10.3389/fgene.2025.1618891

2,774 views
2 citations

Original Research

Published on 12 Jun 2025

Parentage assignment in black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) using genotyping-by-sequencing

in Livestock Genomics

Guyllaume Dufresne
Catherine Bolduc
Christopher Warburton
Grant Vandenberg
Marie-Hélène Deschamps
Nabeel Alnahhas

Frontiers in Genetics

doi 10.3389/fgene.2025.1541812

2,300 views

Original Research

Published on 11 Jun 2025

Machine learning driven multi-omics analysis of the genetic mechanisms behind the double-coat fleece formation in Hetian sheep

in Livestock Genomics

Yanwei Zhang
Wenrong Li
Xinming Xu
Mengwan Xie
Liping Tang
Peiyu Zheng
Nannan Song
Lijuan Yu
Jiang Di

Frontiers in Genetics

doi 10.3389/fgene.2025.1582244

2,542 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 09 Jun 2025

Exploring inbreeding depression in Brazilian Angus cattle population using pedigree and genomic data

in Livestock Genomics

Henrique A. Mulim
Gabriel S. Campos
Fernando Flores Cardoso
Hinayah Rojas de Oliveira

Frontiers in Genetics

doi 10.3389/fgene.2025.1613820

2,737 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 05 Jun 2025

Genomic-based genetic parameters and genome-wide association studies for productive and reproductive traits in Beef-on-Dairy crossbreds

in Livestock Genomics

R. H. Ahmed
C. Schmidtmann
J. Mugambe
G. Thaller

Frontiers in Genetics

doi 10.3389/fgene.2025.1530310

2,430 views

Brief Research Report

Published on 03 Jun 2025

Estimating the optimal number of samples to determine the effective population size in livestock

in Livestock Genomics

Arianna Manunza
Paolo Cozzi
Paul Boettcher
Ino Curik
Christian Looft
Licia Colli
Johann Sölkner
Gábor Mészáros
Alessandra Stella

Frontiers in Genetics

doi 10.3389/fgene.2025.1588986

4,513 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 02 Jun 2025

Genome-wide association study for feed efficiency indicator traits in Nellore cattle considering genotype-by-environment interactions

in Livestock Genomics

João B. Silva Neto
Luiz F. Brito
Lucio Flavio M. Mota
Claudio U. Magnabosco
Fernando Baldi

Frontiers in Genetics

doi 10.3389/fgene.2025.1539056

2,988 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 02 Jun 2025

Development and validation of sex-associated markers using whole-genome re-sequencing in frog Quasipaa spinosa

in Livestock Genomics

Liaoruilin Zhang
Juan Li
Xiang Li
Jinrong He
Jie Zhou
Jinliang Hou
Yulu Liu
Lei Zhang
Yanfei Huang
Hong Li

Frontiers in Genetics

doi 10.3389/fgene.2025.1596192

2,413 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 16 May 2025

Transcriptome analysis indicates improved adipose tissue function in growing Iberian pig fed olive by-products based diets

in Livestock Genomics

Patricia Palma-Granados
Juan M. García-Casco
Ramón Peiró-Pastor
Cristina Óvilo
Miguel A. Delgado
Fabián García
Adrián López-García
Elena González
María Muñoz

Frontiers in Genetics

doi 10.3389/fgene.2025.1571393

1,469 views

Editorial

Published on 14 May 2025

Editorial: Enhancing livestock breeding through advanced genetic tools and phenotyping systems

in Livestock Genomics

Yulin Bai

Frontiers in Genetics

doi 10.3389/fgene.2025.1617113

2,574 views
3 citations

Brief Research Report

Published on 14 May 2025

Genome-wide analysis of genetic loci and candidate genes related to teat number traits in Dongliao black pigs

in Livestock Genomics

Juan Ke
Changyi Chen
Junwen Fei
Ke Luo
Yu Cheng
Huimin Yu
Chao Cheng
Yiqing Yan
Xiaoran Zhang
Shuang Liang

Frontiers in Genetics

doi 10.3389/fgene.2025.1593395

2,220 views

Technology and Code

Published on 13 May 2025

EnrichKit: a multi-omics tool for livestock research

in Livestock Genomics

Lihe Liu
Francisco Peñagaricano

Frontiers in Genetics

doi 10.3389/fgene.2025.1573374

2,678 views

Review

Published on 02 May 2025

Integrative genetic and epigenetic control of skeletal muscle fiber traits in agricultural animals

in Livestock Genomics

Xiaolong Chang
Junwu Ma

Frontiers in Genetics

doi 10.3389/fgene.2025.1566553

3,215 views

Original Research

Published on 30 Apr 2025

Genetic architecture of thermotolerance traits in beef cattle: a novel integration of SNP and breed-of-origin effects

in Livestock Genomics

Gabriel A. Zayas
Camila Santos Rojas
Eduardo E. Rodriguez
Aakilah S. Hernandez
Ashley M. Beard
Fahad Rafiq
Kaitlyn M. Sarlo Davila
Raluca G. Mateescu

Frontiers in Genetics

doi 10.3389/fgene.2025.1576966

3,346 views

Original Research

Published on 30 Apr 2025

Applying the algorithm for Proven and young in GWAS Reveals high polygenicity for key traits in Nellore cattle

in Livestock Genomics

Adebisi R. Ogunbawo
Jorge Hidalgo
Henrique A. Mulim
Eula R. Carrara
Henrique T. Ventura
Nadson O. Souza
Daniela Lourenco
Hinayah R. Oliveira

Frontiers in Genetics

doi 10.3389/fgene.2025.1549284

3,563 views
7 citations

Original Research

Published on 29 Apr 2025

Chromosome-level draft genome assembly of Hypomesus nipponensis reveals transposable element expansion reshaping the genome structure

in Livestock Genomics

Chenzhao Zhu
Youyi Kuang
Zhe Li
Fujiang Tang

Frontiers in Genetics

doi 10.3389/fgene.2025.1502681

2,105 views

Original Research

Published on 28 Apr 2025

Skin transcriptomic and selection signature analyses identify ASIP as a key gene in cattle coat color determination

in Livestock Genomics

Xin Wang
Longxin Xu
Di Zhou
Yanli Lv
Junda Wu
Yuanfeng Zhao
Mengmeng Ni
Wenzhang Zhou
Kaikai Zhang
Hua Wang

Frontiers in Genetics

doi 10.3389/fgene.2025.1577647

2,365 views
2 citations

Original Research

Published on 24 Apr 2025

Genomic and health characteristics of crossbred dairy cattle in central Uganda

in Livestock Genomics

Enrique Sanchez-Molano
Robert Mukiibi
Valentina Riggio
Joel Ogwang
Leonard Kawule
Katali Benda
Peter Beine
Barend M. de Clare Bronsvoort
James Prendergast
Andrea B. Doeschl-Wilson

Frontiers in Genetics

doi 10.3389/fgene.2025.1567910

2,082 views
1 citation

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Sea lice (Lepeophtheirus salmonis) life stage impacts atlantic salmon transcriptomic responses under different thermal profiles

Effect of broccoli extract supplement on carcass traits and lipid metabolism in Holstein steers

Estimation of breed composition of South African sheep affected with wet carcass syndrome

Preliminary investigation of the effect of ferulic acid on miRNAs and LncRNAs in Mongolian horse skeletal muscle satellite cells

Genome-wide association and functional annotation analyses reveal candidate genes and pathways associated with various ewe longevity indicators in U.S. Katahdin sheep

Inbreeding patterns and genetic diversity under selection in Teha sheep

Benchmarking of feed-forward neural network models for genomic prediction of quantitative traits in pigs

Parentage assignment in black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) using genotyping-by-sequencing

Machine learning driven multi-omics analysis of the genetic mechanisms behind the double-coat fleece formation in Hetian sheep

Exploring inbreeding depression in Brazilian Angus cattle population using pedigree and genomic data

Genomic-based genetic parameters and genome-wide association studies for productive and reproductive traits in Beef-on-Dairy crossbreds

Estimating the optimal number of samples to determine the effective population size in livestock

Genome-wide association study for feed efficiency indicator traits in Nellore cattle considering genotype-by-environment interactions

Development and validation of sex-associated markers using whole-genome re-sequencing in frog Quasipaa spinosa

Transcriptome analysis indicates improved adipose tissue function in growing Iberian pig fed olive by-products based diets

Editorial: Enhancing livestock breeding through advanced genetic tools and phenotyping systems

Genome-wide analysis of genetic loci and candidate genes related to teat number traits in Dongliao black pigs

EnrichKit: a multi-omics tool for livestock research

Integrative genetic and epigenetic control of skeletal muscle fiber traits in agricultural animals

Genetic architecture of thermotolerance traits in beef cattle: a novel integration of SNP and breed-of-origin effects

Applying the algorithm for Proven and young in GWAS Reveals high polygenicity for key traits in Nellore cattle

Chromosome-level draft genome assembly of Hypomesus nipponensis reveals transposable element expansion reshaping the genome structure

Skin transcriptomic and selection signature analyses identify ASIP as a key gene in cattle coat color determination

Genomic and health characteristics of crossbred dairy cattle in central Uganda