Article
Effects of novel variants in BMP15 gene on litter size in Mongolia and Ujimqin sheep breeds.
Theriogenology - 1 Mar 2023
Wang Yilin, Chi Zhijiao, Jia Shunan, Zhao Suwen, Cao Guifang, Purev Chimgee, Cang Ming, Yu Haiquan, Li Xihe, Bao Siqin, Liu Yongbin, Wang Jianguo, Tong Bin
Abstract excerpt
Reproductive traits, such as ovulation rate and litter size, are important factors influencing the sheep industry. The bone morphogenetic protein 15 (BMP15) is a major gene affecting the reproductive traits in sheep, and multiple mutations in BMP15 gene could affect the ovulation rate and litter size in many sheep breeds, showing high breed specificity. However, identification of novel variations and seeking...
Topics
- Animals
- Female
- Pregnancy
- Litter Size
- Mongolia
- Mutation
- Polymorphism, Genetic
- Reproduction
- Sheep
- Bone Morphogenetic Protein 15
