scholarly journals CORRELATION OF MICROSATELLITE DNA MARKERS WITH GROWTH TRAITS IN STRIPED CATFISH (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus)

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 51
Author(s):  
Huria Marnis
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Standard Length ◽  
Growth Traits ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
The Body ◽  
Breeding Program ◽  
Polymorphic Loci ◽  
Pangasianodon Hypophthalmus ◽  
Microsatellite Dna Markers ◽  
Striped Catfish

Marker-assisted selection in genetic improvement of striped catfish is useful in the breeding program of the fish. Five microsatellite markers were characterized in the largest (4.03 kg ± 1.67 kg) and smallest (1.41 kg ± 0.22 kg) individuals. Five polymorphic loci were then used to genotype 160 individuals and the associations between their genotypes and growth traits were examined. The result showed that twenty-seven alleles were detected in striped catfish. The number of alleles per locus (NA) ranged from 4 to 7, with an average of 5.4 alleles per locus. The effective number of alleles per locus (NE) ranged from 3.940 to 6.939, with an average of 5.32 alleles per locus. HO and HE ranged from 0.125 to 0.944 (mean value of 0.472) and from 0.564 to 0.775 (mean value of 0.697), respectively. PIC ranged from 0.573 to 0.799 (mean value of 0.706), showing that they were highly polymorphic loci. Only one microsatellites loci (Pg13) that showed significant differences (P<0.01) in the associations between their genotypes and growth traits, while Pg3 and Pg14 were significantly associated with the standard length (P<0.01) and body weight (P<0.05). However, the Pg1 and Pg2 were not significantly associated with the body weight and standard length. Four genotypes of three loci were positively correlated with the growth traits (body weight and standard length) i.e. genotypes 194/194 for Pg3, 227/227 and 229/229 for Pg13, 279/279 for Pg14. These four genotypes can be used to identify growth traits in the molecular marker-based selection of a breeding program.

scholarly journals Detection of 15-bp Deletion Mutation within PLAG1 Gene and Its Effects on Growth Traits in Goats

Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 2064
Author(s):  
Zhenyu Wei ◽  
Ke Wang ◽  
Hui Wu ◽  
Zhen Wang ◽  
Chuanying Pan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Growth Traits ◽  
Body Height ◽  
The Body ◽  
Chest Circumference ◽  
Dairy Goat ◽  
Cashmere Goat ◽  
Indel Mutation ◽  
Body Stature ◽  
Body Index

Stature and weight are important growth and development traits for animals, which also significantly affect the productivity of livestock. Polymorphic adenoma gene 1 (PLAG1) is located in the growth-related quantitative trait nucleotides (QTN), and its variation has been determined to significantly affect the body stature of bovines. This study found that novel 15-bp InDel could significantly influence important growth traits in goats. The frequencies of genotypes of the 15-bp mutation and relationship with core growth traits such as body weight, body height, height at hip cross, chest circumference, hip width and body index were explored in 1581 individuals among 4 Chinese native goat breeds. The most frequent genotypes of Shaanbei white Cashmere goat (SWCG), Inner Mongolia White Cashmere goat (IMCG) and Guanzhong Dairy goat (GZDG) were II genotypes (insertion/insertion), and the frequency of ID genotype (insertion/deletion) was found to be slightly higher than that of II genotype in Hainan Black goat (HNBG), showing that the frequency of the I allele was higher than that of the D allele. In adult goats, there were significant differences between 15-bp variation and body weight, chest circumference and body height traits in SWCG (p < 0.05). Furthermore, the locus was also found to be significantly correlated with the body index of HNBG (p = 0.044) and hip width in GZDG (p = 0.002). In regard to lambs, there were significant differences in height at the hip cross of SWCG (p = 0.036) and hip width in IMWC (p = 0.005). The corresponding results suggest that the 15-bp InDel mutation of PLAG1 is associated with the regulation of important growth characteristics of both adult and lamb of goats, which may serve as efficient molecular markers for goat breeding.

scholarly journals The effect of lycopene and vitamin E on the growth performance, quality and oxidative stability of chicken leg meat

2011 ◽  
Vol 56 (No. 12) ◽  
pp. 536-544 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Englmaierová ◽  
I. Bubancová ◽  
T. Vít ◽  
M. Skřivan
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Vitamin E ◽  
Oxidative Stability ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Growth Traits ◽  
Cholesterol Content ◽  
The Body ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Dietary Vitamin ◽  
Control Group

&nbsp;A 2 &times; 3 factorial design experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of adding lycopene <br />(0 and 75 mg/kg) and vitamin E (0.50 and 100 mg/kg) to the diet of chickens. Moreover, the study investigated growth traits, oxidative stability and chemical composition of leg meat and the vitamin content of meat and liver. The study was conducted using five hundred and forty Ross 308 male broilers that were assigned to one of the six dietary treatments. Significant interactions between lycopene and vitamin E additions affected the body weight of 21-days-old chickens (P = 0.005), the malondialdehyde content in fresh leg meat (P &lt; 0.001) and leg meat stored for 3 days at temperatures of 2.5 to 4&deg;C (P = 0.032), the cholesterol content in leg meat (P &lt; 0.001) and the lycopene content in liver (P = 0.006). The chickens with the highest body weight were fed 75 mg/kg of lycopene and 50 mg/kg of vitamin E. The vitamin E supplement increased the oxidative stability of fresh and stored leg muscle (P &lt; 0.001). The lowest mean cholesterol value (3.49 g/kg of dry matter) was found out in the meat from broilers that were fed 75 mg/kg of lycopene in contrast to broilers fed the control treatment without lycopene (3.93 g/kg of dry matter). Dietary vitamin E significantly reduced the fat content (P = 0.033) and increased the ash content of&nbsp;leg meat. The highest lycopene concentration in liver (2.82 mg/kg of dry matter) was in chickens that were fed the highest levels of vitamin E and lycopene in contrast with the control group (0.28 mg/kg of dry matter). &nbsp;

scholarly journals Copy Number Variation of the CADM2 Gene and Its Association with Growth Traits in Yak

Animals ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 1008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fei Ge ◽  
Congjun Jia ◽  
Min Chu ◽  
Chunnian Liang ◽  
Ping Yan
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Copy Number Variation ◽  
Copy Number ◽  
Growth Traits ◽  
Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction ◽  
The Body ◽  
Gene Copy ◽  
Common Source ◽  
Economic Traits ◽  
Number Variation

Copy number variation (CNV) is currently accepted as a common source of genetic variation. It is reported that CNVs may influence the resistance to disease and complex economic traits, such as residual feed intake, muscle formation, and fat deposition in livestock. Cell adhesion molecule 2 (CADM2) is expressed widely in the brain and adipose tissue and can regulate body weight through the central nervous system. Growth traits are important economic traits for animal selection. In this study, we aimed to explore the effect of CADM2 gene copy number variants on yak growth traits. Here, two CNVs in the CADM2 gene were investigated using the quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR), and the association of the CNVs with growth traits in yak was analyzed using statistical methods by SPSS software. Differences were considered significant if the p value was < 0.05. Statistical analysis indicated significant association of CADM2-CNV2 with the body weight of the Chinese Ashidan yak. A significant effect of CNV2 (p < 0.05) was found on body weight at 6 months. In CNV2, the gain-type copy number variation exhibited greater performance than the other variants, with greater body weight observed at 6 months (p < 0.05). To the best of our knowledge, this is the first attempt to investigate the function of CADM2-CNVs and their association with growth traits in animals. This may be a useful candidate marker in marker-assisted selection of yaks.

Selenium concentrations in tissues of sheep given a subcutaneous injection of barium selenate or sodium selenate

1994 ◽  
Vol 34 (5) ◽  
pp. 581 ◽  
Author(s):  
JA Archer ◽  
GJ Judson
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Subcutaneous Injection ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
The Body ◽  
Transient Increase ◽  
Sodium Selenate ◽  
Human Consumption ◽  
Protective Mechanism ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
The Mean

Young sheep were allocated to 6 treatment groups, each of 8 ewes and 8 wethers. Treatments given were nil, 0.1, or 0.5 mg selenium (Se)/kg body weight as a subcutaneous injection of sodium selenate (Na2SeO4), and 0.8, 1.4, or 2.9 mg Se/kg body weight as a subcutaneous injection of barium selenate (BaSeO4). At 14, 28, 56, and 112 days after treatment, 2 ewes and 2 wethers from each group were slaughtered and samples of blood, liver, kidney, cardiac and skeletal muscle, lymph nodes, and faeces were collected for Se assay. On days 0, 1, 3, 7, 13, 27, and 55 blood and spot faecal samples were taken for Se assay from the 24 sheep selected for slaughter on day 112. In sheep given Na2Se04 there was a rapid but transient increase in the mean Se concentration in tissues, particularly the liver of sheep given the highest dose of Na2SeO4. In these sheep on days 14,28,56, and 112 the respective mean liver concentrations were 169, 62,25, and 6.9 �mol/kg DM: the mean value on day 14 was 15 times the mean value in untreated sheep. In sheep given BaSeO4 there was a gradual increase in mean Se concentration of tissues during the experiment. Faecal Se concentrations increased in sheep given the Se injections. The marked but transient increase in liver Se concentrations in sheep given Na2SeO4 suggests that this organ provides an important protective mechanism against toxicity by readily accumulating and excreting Se into the gut. Our results indicate that the BaSeO4 doses were unlikely to cause Se toxicity in young sheep or result in Se residues in tissues above those recommended for human consumption. The BaSeO4 should be administered subcutaneously in the neck or other sites of the body not sold for human consumption, since deposits of BaSeO4 remain at the site of injection for at least 112 days and may be dangerous if inadvertently consumed.

scholarly journals PENGARUH PEMBERIAN BISPENOL-A (BPA) TERHADAP JUMLAH SPERMATOZOA PADA Rattus norvegicus GALUR WISTAR ALBINO

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-13
Author(s):  
Tetra Anestasia Putri
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Cell Count ◽  
Group Treatment ◽  
Rattus Norvegicus ◽  
Endocrine Disruptor ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
The Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Hormone Activity ◽  
Albino Strain

Bispenol-a (BPA) has an esterogen hormone activity while it enters the body, it can become endocrine disruptor. The objetive of this study was to purpose to prove that bispenol a can decrease spermatozoa cell count in male wistar albino strain rats (rattus novergicus).This research is an experimental design with post-only control group by using 20 male wistar albino strain rats (rattus Novergicus). Those sample aged 2-3 months which divided into four groups for 5 rats each. Control group (K) without bispenol-a adduction. The first (P1), second (P2), and third (P3) group treatment was given with BPA in 51 days for 0.45, 0.9 and 1.8 mg/body weight(kgs)/day for a 51-day. After 51-day treatment.This research showed that mean value of testosterone hormone for control group was 7.78 ng/lts. P1 group, P2 and P3 groups showed 6.19, 5.23 and 4.02 ng/lt.the count of spermatozoa has mean value for control group was 39,1 while first group (P1) was 30.2 . In second (P2) and third (P3) treatment group were 21,1 and 19.7. Data analysis showed mice spermatozoa cell count had p <0.05, which means that there is significance differentiation between control and treatment groups.It can be concluded that there is an effect of bisphenol a adduction on male Rattus novergicus wistar albino strain spermatozoa cell count.

scholarly journals Effect of body weight of goats and lactation order on the growth rate of kids in the suckling period

2011 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 1193-1200 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Zujovic ◽  
N. Memisi ◽  
V. Bogdanovic ◽  
Z. Tomic ◽  
N. Maksimovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Growth Rate ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Milk Yield ◽  
Growth Traits ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
The Body ◽  
Individual Growth ◽  
Positive Sign ◽  
Suckling Period ◽  
Final Body Weight

The paper presents results of investigation of milk yield by lactation, by order, and mother's body weight on growth rate of kids of the domestic Balkan goat. Daily weight gains of 376 single kids (168 male and 208 female), in three monthly intervals, and their final body weight at 90 days of age were established. Variability of analyzed traits was presented using descriptive statistics parameters, and differences of growth traits for weight gain of kids resulting from the effect of milk yield of female goats by order of lactation were investigated by single analysis of variance. The effect of independent variables, mothers' milk yield and body weight, on body weight of kids was tested using multiple regression analysis. During the entire suckling period, established average values for kids body weight differed significantly (P<0.001), increasing from the 1st toward later lactations. At 90 days of age the lowest values were established in kids from the youngest mothers (11.86 kg), while for kids of mothers in the fourth or later lactations these values were higher (13.93 kg). Coefficients of determination indicate that the variability percentage for individual growth traits of kids was in the 0.08 - 0.17 interval, indicating its significance. Both "b" coefficients (b1 and b2) are positive and statistically highly significant, except for coefficient b2 in the analysis of body weight of kids at birth. The positive sign and high statistical significance indicate a pronounced effect of mother's milk yield and body weight on the body weight of kids up to 90 days of age.

scholarly journals Estimation of phenotypic and genetic trends of the growth traits in Lipska and Svrljig sheep

2012 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 743-749
Author(s):  
V. Caro-Petrovic ◽  
M.P. Petrovic ◽  
M.M. Petrovic ◽  
Z. Ilic ◽  
N. Maksimovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Growth Traits ◽  
Genetic Correlations ◽  
The Body ◽  
Phenotypic Correlations ◽  
Body Weights ◽  
First Time ◽  
Genetic Trends ◽  
Birth Type

Some phenotypic and genetic trends on growth traits of lambs are observed. The research implicated lambs of two local breeds of sheep: Lipska (LP) and Svrljig (SV). All lambs were weighed for the first time at birth (BWB), and thereafter, regularly in two-week intervals. On the basis of the results during weighing the body weight (BW) were adjusted to the average age: 30 (BW30), 60 (BW60) and 90 days (BW90). Results of the effect of genotype on growth showed a significant effect on the growth traits. Sex of lambs had a significant effect at birth and very significant effect at 30 days, but had no significant effect on weight at 60 (BW60) and 90 (BW90) days. Birth type had significant effect on the body weight from birth to weaning and the highest body weights were recorded in singles. Phenotypic correlations were positive and very highly significant between the growth traits. Genetic correlations were significant, but not between all observed ages of lambs.

Impact of community based breeding program on breeding buck availability, growth and reproductive performance of Black Bengal goat

2020 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-21
Author(s):  
M Solaiman ◽  
AS Apu ◽  
MY Ali ◽  
M Fakruzzaman ◽  
MO Faruque
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
The Body ◽  
Breeding Program ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Body Weights ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Black Bengal Goat

The present study was undertaken to evaluate the availability of breeding bucks as well as growth and reproductive performances of Black Bengal goat under community based breeding program. A total of 30 goat rearers in three areas of Sakhipur upazilla were selected based on the survey result. Selected goat rearers were trained on scientific rearing, management and community-based breeding of Black Bengal goat and also build up community link with them. Three Black Bengal breeding bucks have been distributed among three potential farmers in three villages under Sakhipur upazilla. The management and performance of Black Bengal goats were monitored closely and analyze the impact of community based breeding program. The analysis of the growth performance showed that male kids attained significantly (p<0.05) higher birth weight (1.28±0.04 kg) than that of female kids (1.06±0.02 kg). The body weights of male at 3, 6, 9 and 12-month were 5.41±0.28, 9.18±0.32, 12.87±0.35 and 16.91±0.46 kg whereas female reached significantly (p<0.05) lower body weight as 4.97±0.16, 8.02±0.21, 10.91±0.23 and 14.21±0.34 kg at the same ages, respectively. Average daily body weight gain up to 12 months of age was also significantly (p<0.05) higher in males (43.42±1.17 g/day) than females (36.53±2.49 g/day). On the other hand, season had a significant effect (p<0.05) on the body weights of Black Bengal goat at 0 (birth), 3, 6, 9, 12-month of age. In case of reproductive performances, it was revealed that age at sexual maturity was 199.32±2.41 days; age at first kidding 393.23±1.38 days; service per conception 1.17±0.04, and litter size was 1.76±0.08 in community based breeding program. Beside these, post-partum heat period of Black Bengal goat was found 47.50±0.87 days. Comparing with the findings of previous research works, these results suggested that community based breeding program has not only reduced the scarcity of good quality breeding bucks but also improved the growth and reproductive performances of Black Bengal goats. Bang. J. Anim. Sci. 2020. 49 (1): 13-21

scholarly journals Novel InDels of GHR, GHRH, GHRHR and Their Association with Growth Traits in Seven Chinese Sheep Breeds

Animals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 1883
Author(s):  
Mingli Wu ◽  
Haidong Zhao ◽  
Xiaoqin Tang ◽  
Qi Li ◽  
Xiaohua Yi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Body Size ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Growth Traits ◽  
Body Height ◽  
The Body ◽  
Phenotypic Traits ◽  
Mutation Site ◽  
Indel Mutation ◽  
Genotype Frequencies

The GH growth axis plays an important role in the growth and development of animals and runs through the whole life of animals. Many studies have shown that molecular mutations in key genes of the GH axis will affect the growth and development of animals. The purpose of this study was to explore the distribution characteristics of InDels of GHR, GHRH, and GHRHR in seven Chinese sheep populations, and to further explore the relationship between InDels and sheep growth traits. GHR showed high variation in Chinese sheep, and GHR-53 showed the highest minimum allele frequency (MAF). There was only one InDel mutation site in both GHRH and GHRHR. The genotype frequencies of Hu sheep (HS), Tong sheep (TS), and Lanzhou fat-tail sheep (LFTS) were quite different from other breeds. The association between GHR, GHRH, and GHRHR InDels and body size traits in seven varieties were analyzed. The results showed that there was no significant relationship between GHRH and body size traits in the seven sheep populations. There was a positive association between GHR-21 and hip height of LFSH (p < 0.05). GHR-43 reduced body height and chest depth of Small tail han sheep (STHS) and hip width of TS. GHR-44 significantly affected the body weight of HS, the body height of STHS and the head depth of TS. GHR-53 significantly reduced cannon girth of HS, chest of STHS and forehead width of TS. GHRHR-2 significantly reduced the body weight of LFHS. To sum up, this study revealed the effects of GHR, GHRH, and GHRHR InDels on sheep phenotypic traits, which indicated their potential application prospects in the genetic improvement of mutton sheep.

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