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Saravanan KA, Panigrahi M, Kumar H, Nayak SS, Rajawat D, Bhushan B, Dutt T. Progress and future perspectives of livestock genomics in India: a mini review. Anim Biotechnol 2023; 34:1979-1987. [PMID: 35369840 DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2022.2056046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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The field of genetics has evolved a lot after the emergence of molecular and advanced genomic technologies. The advent of Next Generation Sequencing, SNP genotyping platforms and simultaneous reduction in the cost of sequencing had opened the door to genomic research in farm animals. There are various applications of genomics in livestock, such as the use of genomic data: (i) to investigate genetic diversity and breed composition/population structure (ii) to identify genetic variants and QTLs related to economically important and ecological traits, genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and genomic signatures of selection; (iii) to enhance breeding programs by genomic selection. Compared to traditional methods, genomic selection is expected to improve selection response by increasing selection accuracy and reducing the generation interval due to early selection. Genomic selection (GS) in developed countries has led to rapid genetic gains, especially in dairy cattle, due to a well-established genetic evaluation system. Indian livestock system is still lagging behind developed nations in adopting these technologies. This review discusses the current status, challenges, and future perspectives of livestock genomics in India.
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- K A Saravanan
- Division of Animal Genetics, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly, UP, India
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- Division of Animal Genetics, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly, UP, India
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- Division of Animal Genetics, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly, UP, India
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- Division of Animal Genetics, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly, UP, India
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- Division of Animal Genetics, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly, UP, India
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- Division of Animal Genetics, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly, UP, India
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- Livestock Production and Management Section, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly, UP, India
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Shai K, Lebelo SL, Ng'ambi JW, Mabelebele M, Sebola NA. A review of the possibilities of utilising medicinal plants in improving the reproductive performance of male ruminants. ALL LIFE 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/26895293.2022.2147225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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- K. Shai
- Department of Agricultural Economics and Animal Production, University of Limpopo, Sovenga, South Africa
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- Department of Life and Consumer Sciences, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Department of Agricultural Economics and Animal Production, University of Limpopo, Sovenga, South Africa
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- Department of Agriculture and Animal Health, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Department of Agriculture and Animal Health, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa
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Alpaca breeding in Peru: From individual initiatives towards a national breeding programme? Small Rumin Res 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2022.106844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Gowane GR, Alex R, Mukherjee A, Vohra V. Impact and utility of shallow pedigree using single-step genomic BLUP for prediction of unbiased genomic breeding values. Trop Anim Health Prod 2022; 54:339. [DOI: 10.1007/s11250-022-03340-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2022] [Accepted: 10/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Sharma R, Gowane G, Kumar R, Kumar A, Misra S, Mallick P. Production evaluation of Booroola fecundity (FecB) gene introgressed Avishaan sheep in semi-arid tropics of India. Small Rumin Res 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2022.106720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Pal D, Panigrahi M, Chhotaray S, Kumar H, Nayak SS, Rajawat D, Parida S, Gaur GK, Dutt T, Bhushan B. Unraveling genetic admixture in the Indian crossbred cattle by different approaches using Bovine 50K BeadChip. Trop Anim Health Prod 2022; 54:135. [PMID: 35292868 DOI: 10.1007/s11250-022-03133-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2021] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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With the upsurge of crossbreeding in India, the admixture levels are highly unpredictable in the composite breeds. Hence, in the present study, 72 Vrindavani animals were assessed for the level of admixture from their known ancestors that are Holstein-Friesian, Jersey, Brown Swiss, and Hariana, through three different software, namely, STRUCTURE, ADMIXTURE, and frappe. The genotype data for ancestral breeds were obtained from a public repository, i.e., DRYAD. The Frieswal crossbred cattle along with ancestral breeds like Holstein-Friesian and Sahiwal were also investigated for the level of admixture with the help of the above-mentioned software. The Frieswal population was found to comprise an average of 62.49, 61.12, and 61.21% of Holstein-Friesian and 37.50, 38.88, and 38.80% of Sahiwal estimated through STRUCTURE, ADMIXTURE, and frappe, respectively. The Vrindavani population was found to consist of on average 39.5, 42.4, and 42.3% of Holstein-Friesian; 22.9, 22.3, and 21.7% of Jersey; 10.7, 10.6, and 11.9% of Brown Swiss; and 26.9, 24.7, and 24.1% of Hariana blood estimated through STRUCTURE, ADMIXTURE, and frappe, respectively. A greater degree of variation was noted in the results from STRUCTURE vs. frappe, STRUCTURE vs. ADMIXTURE than in ADMIXTURE vs. frappe. From this study, we conclude that the admixture analysis based on a single software should be validated through the use of many different approaches for better prediction of admixture levels.
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- Dhan Pal
- Division of Animal Genetics, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Uttar Pradesh, Izatnagar, Bareilly, 243122, India
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- Division of Animal Genetics, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Uttar Pradesh, Izatnagar, Bareilly, 243122, India.
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- Division of Animal Genetics, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Uttar Pradesh, Izatnagar, Bareilly, 243122, India
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- Division of Animal Genetics, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Uttar Pradesh, Izatnagar, Bareilly, 243122, India
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- Division of Animal Genetics, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Uttar Pradesh, Izatnagar, Bareilly, 243122, India
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- Division of Animal Genetics, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Uttar Pradesh, Izatnagar, Bareilly, 243122, India
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- Division of Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly, 243122, UP, India
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- Livestock Production and Management Section, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly, 243122, UP, India
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- Livestock Production and Management Section, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly, 243122, UP, India
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- Division of Animal Genetics, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Uttar Pradesh, Izatnagar, Bareilly, 243122, India
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Patra B, Panigrahi M, Kumar H, Kaisa K, Dutt T, Bhushan B. Molecular and phylogenetic analysis of MHC class I exons 7-8 in a variety of cattle and buffalo breeds. Anim Biotechnol 2021:1-7. [PMID: 34806546 DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2021.1999969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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The present study was conducted on the MHC class I (BoLA-A/BuLA-A) gene in Sahiwal, Jersey, Hariana, and Tharparkar breeds of cattle and Murrah, Mehsana, and Bhadawari breeds of buffalo to study the polymorphism. Exons 7-8 of the MHC class I gene was first characterized for polymorphism study in buffalo and the results reveal that this gene has a higher level of nucleotide changes than the cattle. Genes were investigated for polymorphisms in 285 animals of cattle and buffalo breeds. Molecular characterization of the MHC class I (BoLa-A/Bula-A) gene reveals a higher degree of polymorphism at the nucleotide level in cattle and buffalo. Results revealed this region has a higher level of polymorphisms in buffalo as campared to the cattle. Alul restriction patterns were monomorphic except for three different patterns but it was able to illustrate the differences in buffalo and cattle. SSCP analysis of exons 7-8 showed remarkable differences in cattle and buffalo. Sequence analysis revealed more closeness of Murrah breed with crossbred and indigenous cattle than Holstein Friesian. Exon 8 had more deletion and stop codon as compared to exon 7. The investigation confirmed that MHC class I BoLa-A/Bula-A exons 7-8 is highly polymorphic in buffalo as compared to cattle.
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- Biswanath Patra
- Division of Animal Genetics, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly, India
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- Division of Animal Genetics, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly, India
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- Division of Animal Genetics, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly, India
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- Division of Animal Genetics, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly, India
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- Livestock Production and Management Section, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly, UP, India
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- Division of Animal Genetics, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly, India
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Wurzinger M, Gutiérrez GA, Sölkner J, Probst L. Community-Based Livestock Breeding: Coordinated Action or Relational Process? Front Vet Sci 2021; 8:613505. [PMID: 34109229 PMCID: PMC8180570 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2021.613505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2020] [Accepted: 04/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Over the past decade, community-based breeding programs (CBBPs) have been promoted as a viable approach to improving smallholder livelihoods through a systematic livestock breeding. CBBPs aim to initiate systematic breeding at the community level, including an organized animal identification and recording of performance and pedigree data. To ensure the breeding programs' continuity, building capacities, and ownership among participants are essential to the approach. This study's purpose was to understand how CBBPs have evolved in specific institutional settings and which dynamics occur in the course of implementation. We addressed these questions in reflective conversations with six coordinators of a diverse sample of CBBPs: goats (Malawi, Uganda, and Mexico), sheep (Ethiopia), alpaca (Peru), and cattle (Burkina Faso). The interviews and analysis were guided by categories of the multi-level perspective. The respondents considered lack of funding and weak institutionalization as the main constraints on the CBBPs. While the idea of participation and localized ownership was at the center of the programs, linear paradigms of knowledge transfer prevailed. In all cases, the impulse to start a CBBP came from individual researchers, who relied on intermediaries, such as extension agents, for implementation. Personal relations and trust were seen as both a factor in the success and a positive outcome of CBBPs. We conclude that these findings have different implications depending on how rural development is conceptualized: proponents of the innovation systems perspective would call for stakeholders to further align their interests and coordinate their actions. Proponents of process-relational concepts, in contrast, would not consider the CBBP a product but a starting-point for initiators and participants to continuously discover new ways of collaboration and engagement.
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- Maria Wurzinger
- Faculty of Animal Sciences, Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina, Lima, Peru
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- Faculty of Animal Sciences, Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina, Lima, Peru
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- Division of Livestock Sciences, Department of Sustainable Agricultural Systems, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Sustainable Agricultural Systems, Institute for Development Research, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Austria
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Dige M, Rout P, Singh M, Dass G, Kaushik R, Gowane G. Estimation of co (variance) components and genetic parameters for growth and feed efficiency traits in Jamunapari goat. Small Rumin Res 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2021.106317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Gowane GR, Sharma LM, Misra SS, Mallick PK, Kumar A. Farmer's participatory approach for breed improvement in Malpura sheep. J Anim Breed Genet 2020; 138:403-417. [PMID: 33104293 DOI: 10.1111/jbg.12519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2020] [Revised: 09/07/2020] [Accepted: 10/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The objective of the study was to propose a model for a community-based breeding programme (CBBP) in Malpura sheep. The study was carried out for nine years (2012-2018) in 31 villages covering 77 flocks. The average flock size was 54.39 ± 0.65. The study revealed that the Malpura sheep is a long-day breeder with 72.1% of lambing during August to January. The higher concentration of lambing in this period is to avoid the stress of harsh summer and scarcity of feed. The disposal pattern of male lambs was stringent due to selection. Only 3.1% of male lambs reach to adult stage. For females, the replacement rate was 34.11%. The live weights (kg) from 8,263 lambs were 3.34 ± 0.01, 14.61 ± 0.04, 20.48 ± 0.07 and 30.01 ± 0.16, for birth, three-, six- and 12-month age, respectively. Non-genetic factors such as sex, season and year of birth and flock significantly influenced growth. The heritability was 0.20 ± 0.03, 0.20 ± 0.008, 0.23 ± 0.004 and 0.17 ± 0.009 for birth, three-, six- and 12-month weight, respectively. This indicated scope for genetic improvement, given a systematic breeding programme, is in place. The present model followed by sheep breeders is highly dependent upon the Government aided Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute (CSWRI) for supply of breeding rams, data collection and health care. Alternate self-sustainable model of CBBP is proposed wherein a breeder's organization leads the way to establish a ram-rearing centre (RRC), teams of experts for ram selection, data collection and market linkage. CSWRI will continue to assist for selection decisions and real-time data entry using a cloud-based "Avimegh" platform. The early selection of 5% male lambs at weaning and rearing them at RRC until final selection at 12-month will provide unbiased selection of rams under CBBP. The surplus rams will be sold by RRC for profit. Several key measures such as micro-finance, co-ordination between stakeholders, market linkage and technical input for data collection and selection have been suggested to make the CBBP self-sustainable.
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- Gopal R Gowane
- ICAR-Central Sheep & Wool Research Institute, Avikanagar, Rajasthan, India.,ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India
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- ICAR-Central Sheep & Wool Research Institute, Avikanagar, Rajasthan, India
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- ICAR-Central Sheep & Wool Research Institute, Avikanagar, Rajasthan, India
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- ICAR-Central Sheep & Wool Research Institute, Avikanagar, Rajasthan, India
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- ICAR-Central Sheep & Wool Research Institute, Avikanagar, Rajasthan, India
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Diwedi J, Singh AW, Ahlawat S, Sharma R, Arora R, Sharma H, Raja KN, Verma NK, Tantia MS. Comprehensive analysis of mitochondrial DNA based genetic diversity in Indian goats. Gene 2020; 756:144910. [PMID: 32574758 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2020.144910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2020] [Revised: 06/01/2020] [Accepted: 06/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Thirty four distinct breeds and many non-descript populations represent the caprine diversity of India. Genetic characterization of breeds is an essential element in designing breeding strategies and preserving genetic diversity. Considering the popularity of mitochondrial DNA for phylogeographical studies, this study involved an extensive analysis of population structure and genetic diversity of 28 defined breeds and 5 lesser known populations representing all four major agro-climatic zones of India using mitochondrial DNA markers. Analysis of hypervariable region 1 of mtDNA control region in 443 goats together with 22 reference sequences, delineated 341 distinct haplotypes belonging to four maternal haplogroups; A, B, C and D, with haplogroup A representing 90% of the individuals. The haplotype and nucleotide diversity indices of Indian goats were 0.998 ± 0.001 and 0.028 ± 0.001, respectively indicating abundant genetic variability. Estimates of population demographic parameters from mismatch analysis suggested a relatively good fit to the model of either spatial or demographic expansion of Indian goats. AMOVA analysis and topology of MJ network suggested lack of phylogeographic structure in domestic goats, which can be attributed to unstructured animal breeding, dwindling pastures and nomadic pastoralism. Genetic differentiation between goats from different agro-ecological regions was in accordance with their geographical propinquity.
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- Jyotsana Diwedi
- ICAR-National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources, Karnal, India
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- ICAR-National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources, Karnal, India.
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- ICAR-National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources, Karnal, India
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- ICAR-National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources, Karnal, India
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- ICAR-National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources, Karnal, India
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- ICAR-National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources, Karnal, India
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- ICAR-National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources, Karnal, India
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- ICAR-National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources, Karnal, India
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Li J, Liu L. Determining the carrying capacity and environmental risks of livestock and poultry breeding in coastal areas of eastern China: an empirical model. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 27:7984-7995. [PMID: 31889293 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-07517-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2019] [Accepted: 12/23/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The scale of regional livestock and poultry breeding (LPB) is generally not determined by the supporting capacity (fodder supply), but by the environmental carrying capacity of wastes from the LPB. The soil's own nutrient-supplying capacity used to be overlooked, which consequently produced an inaccurate result of carrying capacity estimation of the LPB. An empirical method was, therefore, employed to evaluate the soil's own nutrient-supplying capacity and further determine the carrying capacity and environmental risks of the LPB accurately. Thirteen counties along the coast of Jiangsu were selected to conduct this study, according to the framework of planting-breeding balance. Our results indicate that, including the soil's own nutrient-supplying capacity in the estimation of the carrying capacity of the LPB, it can reduce the original carrying capacity by 50%. This suggests that our empirical method can significantly increase the accuracy of estimating the carrying capacity of the LPB. The carrying capacity of the LPB in the study area varies from 1.5 to 48.08 pigs/hm2, with a mean of 14 pigs/hm2 based on phosphorus (P) balance. Furthermore, four sub-regions (Ganyu, Dongtai, Dafeng, and Guannan) that have a high P pollution risk should focus on controlling the scale of the LPB. The nitrogen (N) pollution risk in the study area is generally low. Results suggest that the soil's own nutrient-supplying capacity plays an important role in estimating the carrying capacity of the LPB accurately. This study can provide insights on reducing environmental risks of the LPB, which may be beneficial for decision makers.
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- Jianguo Li
- School of Geography, Geomatics, and Planning, Jiangsu Normal University, No.101 Shanghai Road, Tongshan District, Xuzhou City, 221116, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Geography, Geomatics, and Planning, Jiangsu Normal University, No.101 Shanghai Road, Tongshan District, Xuzhou City, 221116, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China.
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The breeding structure for the small ruminant resources in India. Trop Anim Health Prod 2020; 52:1717-1724. [PMID: 31898023 DOI: 10.1007/s11250-019-02188-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2019] [Accepted: 12/22/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Intense selection for a few desired traits has resulted in reduction of the effective population size (Ne) in most of the plant and livestock populations across the world. The objective of the research was to assess the impact of Ne on the genetic architecture of the population in a simulated data with variable Ne for general population under selection. Along with this, the estimate of Ne and its ratio to adult breeding population (NB) in the census data of small ruminants of India were also investigated. Results indicated that the average inbreeding ([Formula: see text]) decreases with increase in Ne; similarly, increase in [Formula: see text] per generation was highest in population with lowest Ne. Correlation of estimated breeding value (EBV) with true breeding value (TBV) was not much affected with effective population size. An effective number of chromosome segments (Me) in the populations under selection were significantly affected by magnitude of Ne, with linear positive relation between Ne and Me. Results on livestock census data revealed that all the sheep and goat breeds have sufficiently large Ne based on derived and actual census data. The median for ratio of effective population size to adult census size in sheep breeds was 0.120 and for goat breeds was 0.131. Karnah and Poonchi sheep shares the status of endangered breeds due to a smaller number of breeding female population and hence need attention for conservation. The Ne was large in sheep and goat due to less selection pressure as a result of low coverage of breed improvement programs, availability of large number of breeding males, and absence of artificial insemination (AI) in the field flocks. The estimates of Ne and its ratio to the adult census size (NB) excluded several factors such as fluctuating population size and overlapping generations. Study revealed introspection from most of the industrial breeding programs on the issue of Ne for populations under selection. Similarly, in small ruminants, large Ne indicates huge genetic diversity and scope of improvement in the productivity in near future.
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Strategies for Sustainable Use of Indigenous Cattle Genetic Resources in Southern Africa. DIVERSITY-BASEL 2019. [DOI: 10.3390/d11110214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Indigenous cattle breeds are the most important livestock species in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region owing to their role in human food, nutrition, income, and social security. Despite the role of these breeds in the household and national economies, they are currently underutilised, their productivity remains low, and populations are faced with extinction. In addition, there are insufficient measures taken to secure their present and future value. The current review highlights strategies for sustainable use of indigenous cattle genetic resources in the region, including the use of novel production and marketing practices, women and youth empowerment, and development of the appropriate capacity building, legislative, and policy structures. At present, the lack of coordination among the different stakeholders still poses a challenge to the implementation of these strategies. To this end, partnerships, collaboration, and stakeholders’ participation are recommended to effectively implement strategies for sustainable use of indigenous cattle breeds.
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