The objectives of this study were to evaluate (1) the performance an automated health-monitoring system (AHMS) identify cows with metabolic and digestive disorders—including displaced abomasum, ketosis, indigestion—based on alert (health index score, HIS) that combines rumination time physical activity; (2) number days between first HIS clinical diagnosis (CD) disorders by farm personnel; (3) daily time, activity, patterns around CD. Holstein cattle (n = 1,121; 451 nulliparous 670...

The objectives of this study were to evaluate (1) the performance an automated health-monitoring system (AHMS) identify cows with metritis based on alert (health index score, HIS) that combines rumination time and physical activity; (2) number days between first HIS clinical diagnosis (CD) by farm personnel; (3) daily time, activity, patterns around CD. In manuscript, overall detect all disorders interest in [ketosis, displaced abomasum, indigestion (companion paper, part I), mastitis II),...

Variations in body weight and fat distribution are associated with feed quality quantity, thermoregulation energy reserve. Ethiopia is characterised by distinct agro-ecologies human ethnic farmer's diversity of ancient origin which have impacted on the variation its livestock species. Here, we investigate autosomal genome-wide profiles 11 Ethiopian indigenous sheep populations using Illumina Ovine 50K SNP BeadChip assay. Populations from The Caribbean, Europe, Middle East, China western,...

Dromedary camels are a domestic species characterized by various adaptive traits. Limited efforts have been employed toward identifying genetic regions and haplotypes under selection that might be related to such adaptations. These elements considered valuable sources should conserved maintain the dromedaries' adaptability. Here, we analyzed whole genome sequences of 40 dromedary from different Arabian Peninsula populations assess their relationship define with signatures selection. Genetic...

OPINION article Front. Genet., 12 March 2019Sec. Evolutionary and Population Genetics Volume 10 - 2019 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2019.00167

Genomic regions subjected to selection frequently show signatures such as within-population reduced nucleotide diversity and outlier values of differentiation among differentially selected populations. In this study, we analyzed 50K SNP genotype data 373 animals belonging 23 sheep breeds different geographic origins using the Rsb (extended haplotype homozygosity) FST statistical approaches, identify loci associated with fat-tail phenotype. We also checked if these putative overlapped...

This study assessed the perception of urban residents A'Seeb city, Oman, about impact their activities on environment. A sociological survey using questionnaire was used to know residents' perceptions gardening, municipal-waste disposal, and soil water contamination. Viable pathogenic bacteria, soluble metals, basic cations, salinity, texture were quantified identified in groundwater proximity gardens disposal sites. The majority surveyed are not paying attention negative consequences...

This paper presents an in-depth characterization of a raw industrial sludge (IS-R) and its KOH-activated biochar pyrolyzed at 750 °C (IS-KOH-B) followed by their application to remove cationic dye from aqueous solution. Materials shows that compared the IS-R, IS-KOH-B has improved structural, textural, surface chemical properties. In particular, IS-KOH-B’s BET area total pore volume are about 78 6 times higher than those found for respectively. The activated efficiently retained under wide...

The P2X7 receptor, a member of the P2X family nucleotide-gated channels, is predominantly expressed by monocytic cells. activation this receptor has been associated with downstream-signalling cascades, resulting in release number inflammatory mediators. There are more than 815 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) that have described human P2X7R gene, but only few functionally characterized. main aim study to determine whether gene confer susceptibility rheumatoid arthritis (RA). A total...

The scalloped spiny lobster (Panulirus homarus) is a popular seafood commodity worldwide and an important export item from Oman. Annual catches in commercial fisheries are serious decline, which has resulted calls for the development of integrated stock management approach. In Oman, currently treated as single unit (MU) or there absence information on genetic population structure species that can inform decisions, particularly at fine-scale level. This work first to identify genome-wide...

The domesticated horse has played a unique role in human history, serving not just as source of animal protein, but also catalyst for long-distance migration and military conquest. As result, the developed physiological adaptations to meet demands both their climatic environment relationship with man. Completed 2009, first reference genome assembly (EquCab 2.0) produced most publicly available genetic variations annotations this species. Yet, there are around 400 geographically...

Abstract Identifying genomic regions under selection is crucial for comprehending the evolutionary history of domestic chicken. Arabian Peninsula (AP) indigenous chickens are mostly found outdoors, being reared alongside other livestock production purposes. These birds show high resilience to extreme temperatures (hot and cold), typical desert environment. The pressures responsible unique local adaptations in these remain largely unidentified. Here, we aimed investigate genome diversity...

<b>Background: </b> Hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP) are classified clinically as pure when progressive spasticity occurs in isolation or complicated other neurologic abnormalities present. At least 22 genetic loci have been linked to HSP, 8 of which autosomal recessive (ARHSP). HSP with the presence thin corpus callosum (HSP-TCC) is a common subtype HSP. One locus has identified on chromosome 15q13-q15 (SPG11) for HSP-TCC, but some HSP-TCC families not this locus. <b>Methods: The authors...

Conformation has long been a driving force in horse selection and breed creation as predictor for performance. The Tennessee Walking Horse (TWH) ranges size from 1.5 to 1.7 m is often used trail, show, pleasure horse. To investigate the contribution of genetics body conformation TWH, we collected DNA samples, measurements, gait/training information 282 individuals. We analyzed 32 measures with principal component analysis. Principal (PC)1 captured 28.5% trait variance, while PC2 comprised...

AIM:To investigate the associations between CDH1 gene polymorphisms and gastric cancer (GC) risk predisposition. METHODS:We analyzed four (+54 T>C , -160 C>A -616 G>C -3159 ) in an Omani population, by extraction of genomic DNA from peripheral blood 192 patients with GC 170 control participants performed genotyping using sequencing.RESULTS: -AA genotype was associated increased (OR = 3.6, 95% CI: 1.1-11.8)(P 0.03).There no significant association other risk.The haplotype analysis +54...

Horse breeders rely heavily on pedigrees for identification of ancestry in breeding stock. Inaccurate may erroneously assign individuals to false lineages or breed memberships resulting wrong estimates inbreeding and coancestry. Moreover, discrepancies pedigree records can lead seeking limit into making misguided decisions. Genome-wide SNPs provide a quantitative tool aid the resolution lineage assignments calculation genomic measures relatedness. The aim this project was pilot comparison...

Following domestication, man selected the horse primarily for purpose of transportation rather than consumption; this selective strategy created divergent traits locomotion. At intermediate speeds, beyond flat walk, can perform a range diagonal and lateral 2-beat or 4-beat gait patterns. The Tennessee Walking Horse (TWH) is only U.S. breed able to an even-timed (the "running-walk") at speeds; however, within breed, there remaining variation in type. To investigate contribution genetics...

ApolipoproteinA1 (apoA1) is the major apoprotein constituent of high-density-lipoprotein(HDL). The relationship apoA1 -75 bp(M1-) allele polymorphism with lipoprotein phenotype and cardiovascular disease (CVD) remain unclear. Overnight fasting blood samples were collected from a cohort high-risk Omani population, 90 non-diabetic subjects 149 type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) for genotype studies.The M1+ M1- alleles frequencies 0.808 0.192 M1-, respectively, comparable to frequency (M1+ M1-)...

Summary Among all livestock species, cattle have a prominent status as they contributed greatly to the economy, nutrition and culture from beginning of farming societies until present time. The origins diversity local breeds been widely assessed. However, there are still some regions for which very little their genetic resources is known. work aimed estimate Omani cattle. Located in south‐eastern corner Arabian Peninsula, close Near East, East Africa Indian subcontinent, Sultanate Oman...

Pelizaeus-Merzbacher–like disease is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by neonatal nystagmus, ataxia, progressive spasticity, and development delay rarely caused GJC2 mutations. We report 7 patients from a large consanguineous family who had variable severity of disease. The 3 youngest branch A were bedridden their first year because permanent scissoring legs severe frontal lobe epilepsy. single patient B was the least affected, being able to walk until 12 years age no Brain...