Candidate genes in bull semen production traits: An information approach review.
Modiba, Mamokoma Cathrine ; Nephawe, Khathutshelo Agree ; Mdladla, Khanyisile Hadebe ; Lu, Wenfa ; Mtileni, Bohani
Modiba, Mamokoma Cathrine
Nephawe, Khathutshelo Agree
Mdladla, Khanyisile Hadebe
Lu, Wenfa
Mtileni, Bohani
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Abstract
Semen quality plays a crucial role in the successful implementation of breeding programs, especially where artificial insemination (AI) is practiced. Bulls with good semen traits have good fertility and can produce a volume of high semen per ejaculation. The aim of this review is to use an information approach to highlight candidate genes and their relation to bull semen production traits. The use of genome-wide association studies (GWAS) has been demonstrated to be successful
in identifying genomic regions and individual variations associated with production traits. Studies have reported over 40 genes associated with semen traits using Illumina BeadChip single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNPs).
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2022-03-15
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MDPI
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Semen production parameters, Candidate genes, Benome-wide association studies, Bull