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Research ArticleOpen accessPhrase in the titleLeukemia Inhibitory Factor (LIF) Gene Polymorphism and its Impact on Reproductive Traits of PigsM. A. Leonova, L. V. Getmantseva, V. N. Vasilenko et al.The purpose of this study was to determine the frequencies of alleles and genotypes of the Leukemia Inhibitory Factor (LIF) gene (ID: 399503) in Landrace, Large White and Duroc pigs in Russia and to evaluate the impact on productive traits of pigs. Polymorphism was genotyped using PCR-RFLP method. In the course of studies we observed a different distribution of allele … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 10, Issue 4 · 18 Oct 2015 · 7,404 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleProductive Traits and Reproductive Capacity of First-Calf Cows at Different Selection OptionsAnuarbek Temirbekovich Bissembayev, Dastanbek Asylbekovich Baimukanov, Orest Antipovich Bassonov et al.The research work is aimed at determining and establishing the degree of influence of various selection options on the productive and reproductive qualities of the first-calf cows of the black-and-white breed. The research results showed that according to the Parental Index of Cows (PIC), animals of the 5th experimental group surpass their mates in the 2 and 3 groups in … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 23, Issue 2 · 10 Mar 2023 · 4,737 accessesView PDFCite
Literature ReviewOpen accessIn the keywordsPhenotypic, Reproductive and Genomic Perspectives on the Status and Research Gaps of South African Bosvelder SheepNhlakanipho Sam Zulu, Khoboso Christine Lehloenya, Khanyisile Hadebe et al.The South African Bosvelder sheep is an emerging composite sheep developed from indigenous Bapedi and commercial White Dorper and Van Rooy sheep. Despite its reported adaptability and production potential under bushveld conditions, the sheep remains scientifically under-characterized and is not formally recognized within national breeding frameworks. This narrative review evaluates the current state of knowledge regarding phenotypic, reproductive, and genomic … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 21, Issue 2 · 1 Jul 2026 · 1,242 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractGenomic Regions and Candidate Genes Associated With Semen Traits in Rams: A Systematic GWAS Review With Implications for South African Sheep BreedsNhlakanipho Sam Zulu, Khoboso Christine LehloenyaRam fertility is a key determinant of reproductive efficiency in sheep production systems, particularly under extensive and semi-extensive conditions prevalent in South Africa. Semen quality traits, including ejaculate volume, sperm concentration, motility, and cryotolerance, exhibit measurable genetic variation and are increasingly investigated using genomic approaches. This systematic review synthesizes evidence from three eligible Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS) analyses that have … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 21, Issue 3 · 26 Oct 2026 · 50 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractPrincipal Component Analysis of the Female Pengging Soloan Duck Based on Morphometric TraitsRini Nur Hayati, Subiharta, Yudi Adinata et al.The Pengging Soloan duck is an emerging indigenous genetic resource from Central Java, Indonesia, recognized for its adaptability and egg-laying potential. However, its phenotypic characterization remains limited compared with established Indonesian duck breeds such as Mojosari, Tegal, and Magelang ducks. This study aimed to characterize 70 adult female Pengging Soloan ducks aged 5 6.5 months using Principal Component Analysis (PCA) … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 21, Issue 3 · 10 Sep 2026 · 940 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractGoats’ Litter Size Concerning Bone Morphogenetic Protein 15 Gene VariationsTebogo Letsukulo Percy Thepa, Thobela Louis Tyasi, Jones Ng’ambiBone morphogenetic protein 15 (BMP15), a member of the transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) superfamily, plays essential roles in follicular development and ovulation. Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the BMP15 gene have been associated with litter size in multiple livestock species, yet no comprehensive systematic review has synthesized findings across goat breeds. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the association between … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 4 · 18 Feb 2026 · 1,405 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractMorphology of Female Adult Black Soldier Fly Under Slaughterhouse Waste and Rice Bran Growing MediumFadilla Rizkia Fasha, Dedes Amertaningtyas, Faizal Andri, Nurul IsnainiThe effectiveness of Black Soldier Fly (BSF) farming within a sustainable waste management framework heavily depends on the choice of a suitable rearing substrate. This study aimed to assess the morphological characteristics of female adult BSF reared on growing media composed of slaughterhouse waste (SW) and rice bran (RB). This study was conducted at the Laboratory of Animal Reproduction, Faculty … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 3 · 4 Dec 2025 · 2,265 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAssessment of Phenotypic Plasticity in Dairy Production Traits of Toggenburg Goat Genotypes Across South African Agro-ecological ZonesMatshebuka Tshepho, Obert Tada, Louis Thobela TyasiThe study evaluated phenotypic plasticity (PP) in reproductive and milk production traits of Toggenburg (TOG) goat genotypes across five South African agro-ecological zones (AEZ) using a longitudinal observational design. Data from 2,417 does representing five genotypes (Founders, CP, Appendix A, Appendix B, and StudBook Proper) were sourced from the Milch Breeders Society of South Africa LOGIX database. Descriptive statistics and … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 3 · 25 Nov 2025 · 2,378 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractA Survey Study on Productive and Reproductive Performance of Indigenous PoultryPeter Ayodeji Idowu, Maliviwe Mpayipheli, Voster MuchenjeA survey study was conducted to analyze the reproductive and productive performances of four indigenous chicken breeds (Potchefstroom Koekoek, Venda, Naked Neck and Ovambo) under different rearing system. Six villages located in Eastern Cape, South Africa were used for the study from July 2017 to June 2018. Data on Clutch Per Year (CPY), hatchability (HATCH), Egg Per Clutch (EGC), survivability … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 14, Issue 1 · 27 Feb 2019 · 9,174 accessesView PDFCite
EditorialOpen accessIn the abstractThe Timeless Contribution of Rootstocks towards Successful Horticultural Farming: From Ancient Times to the Climate Change EraIoannis E. PapadakisGrafting is a horticultural practice by which living vegetative plant organs (root, stem and/or buds) of either the same genotype or, usually, different genotypes belonging to the same species, genus, subfamily and/or family, are tightly connected to each other to form a double-compound plant. In fact, it is a method of asexual (clonal-vegetative) propagation of plants. The basal part of … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 11, Issue 4 · 16 Dec 2016 · 9,521 accessesView PDFCite