Animal Genetics

Papers
(The median citation count of Animal Genetics is 2. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)
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Genome‐wide association study reveals candidate loci on ECA1 and ECA9 for withers height in Friesi33
Identification of KIT gene transcript variants in white spotted river buffalo (Bubalus bubalis)32
Transcriptome annotation of 17 porcine tissues using nanopore sequencing technology25
A missense mutation in the tyrosinase gene explains acromelanism in domesticated canaries23
Mutation c.−379 C>T in DGAT1 affects intramyocellular lipid content by altering MYOD1 binding affinity22
Heterozygous KRT10 missense variant in a Chihuahua with severe epidermolytic ichthyosis22
Intragenic duplication disrupting the reading frame of MFSD8 in Small Swiss Hounds with neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis20
Naturally occurring genetic diseases caused by de novo variants in domestic animals18
Whole‐genome resequencing reveals diversity and selective signals in the Wuxue goat17
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Genome‐Wide Association Study Identifies Novel Loci Influencing Growth Traits in Pigs16
A new Finnish flavor of feline coat coloration, “salmiak,” is associated with a 95‐kb deletion downstream of the KIT gene16
Identification of polymorphic markers for germplasm conservation of three precious Chinese palace goldfish using whole‐genome sequencing15
Heterozygous ASPRV1 frameshift variant in a Pembroke Welsh Corgi with ichthyosis15
Tissue‐Specific IAG Interactome in Cherax quadricarinatus 15
Full‐length transcriptome sequencing reveals extreme incomplete annotation of the goat genome15
Genome‐wide re‐sequencing reveals regulatory genes and variants involved in the regulation of intermittent fertilization intensity in Wenchang chickens15
The genomic landscape of short tandem repeats in cattle15
Evaluation of imputation possibility from low‐density SNP panel in composite Vrindavani cattle15
Genome‐wide association studies demonstrate the genes associated with perimysial thickness in ducks14
Exonisation of an intronic L1 element in the dystrophin gene associated with X‐linked muscular dystrophy in a Border Collie dog13
Integrating GWAS and RNA ‐Seq Reveals QTLs and 13
Functional SNPs in SYISL promoter significantly affect muscle fiber density and muscle traits in pigs13
The role of G protein‐coupled receptors and their ligands in animal domestication13
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Genetic parameters, genome‐wide associations and potential candidate genes for additive and dominance effects of tail traits in Merinoland sheep based on whole‐genome sequence data in a selection expe11
Genome‐wide association study of novel feedlot profitability‐related traits in Nelore cattle11
PMM2 and NARFL are paternally imprinted genes in bovines11
Risk factors for, and genetic association with, intestinal atresia in dairy calves11
EquCab_Finn: A new reference genome assembly for the domestic horse, Finnhorse11
Characterization and functional analysis of lncRNA2690 in regulating the growth cycle of the hair follicle in rabbits11
Genome‐wide association analysis revealed new QTL and candidate genes affecting the teat number in Dutch Large White pigs10
Genomic regions underlying positive selection in local, Alpine cattle breeds10
A genome‐wide association study for the red‐eyed trait (ocular albinism) in an F2 population of guppy ( Poecilia reticulata10
Insights into the genetics of body size in the Bull Terrier10
Genome‐wide population structure, homozygosity, and heterozygosity patterns of Nero Siciliano pig in the framework of Italian and cosmopolitan breeds10
Forensic identification of species and subspecies of Canidae family by cross‐species PCR and real‐time PCR10
ZFAT (isoform‐specific) and its antisense RNA 1 (ZFAT‐AS1) are two allele‐specific monoallelically expressed genes in cattle10
Evaluating three strategies of genome‐wide association analysis for integrating data from multiple populations10
Identification of genomic regions associated with resistance to gastrointestinal parasites in an indigenous sheep by single‐ and multiple‐locus methods10
Identification of critical lncRNAs for milk fat metabolism in dairy cows using WGCNA and the construction of a ceRNAs network10
Non‐contact detection method of pregnant sows backfat thickness based on two‐dimensional images9
Identification of differentially expressed genes and polymorphisms related to intramuscular oleic‐to‐stearic fatty acid ratio in pigs9
Selection signatures for fiber production in commercial species: A review9
Comparison of two methods of sperm‐ and testis‐mediated gene transfer in production of transgenic animals: A systematic review9
Genome‐wide association study identified five quantitative trait loci and two candidate genes for digestive traits in Suhuai pigs9
Prediction of essential liver transcription factors in response to fat deposition in pigs based on changes in transposase‐accessible chromatin signals9
Genotyping by sequencing‐based genetic insights into Argentine llama populations and breeding impacts8
Genome sequencing and assembly of feral chickens in the wild of Sulawesi, Indonesia8
ALAS1 associated with goat kidding number trait was regulated by the transcription factor ASCL2 to affect granulosa cell proliferation8
Whole‐genome resequencing uncovers diversity and selective sweep in Kazakh cattle8
Haplotype Variation of TBXT Enhancer Contributes to Tail Length Diversity of Sheep Through Modulat8
No trade‐off between growth and OsHV‐1 tolerance in Pacific oysters (Crassostrea gigas) farmed on the West Coast, USA8
A deletion variant within the FGF5 gene in goats is associated with gene expression levels and cashmere growth8
Identifying selection signatures and runs of homozygosity for spine curvature in Chinese indigenous pigs8
De novo assembly of a wild swan goose (Anser cygnoides) genome8
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A confirmed association betweenDNAvariants inCAPN9,OSM, andITGAMcandidate genes and the risk of umbilical hernia in pigs8
Association of the Disheveled 2 ( DVL2 ) Gene c. 2044delC 8
Estimates of genomic inbreeding and identification of candidate regions in Beijing‐You chicken populations8
LRP4 ‐Related Lethal Syndromic Form of Syndactyly in Limousin Cattle8
Genotype‐by‐environment interactions in beef and dairy cattle populations: A review of methodologies and perspectives on research and applications7
RNA sequencing analysis reveals that missense mutation in SOX10 is associated with iris color phenotype in quail7
Development of a 21‐plex STR typing system for the identification of individuals and parentage testing in pig7
Canine transmissible venereal tumor – From general to molecular characteristics: A review7
MYH3‐associated non‐syndromic palatoschisis (cleft palate, CP) in Limousine cattle7
Phenotypic correlations of carpal gland diverticular number with production traits and its genome‐wide association analysis in multiple pig populations7
Allele frequencies of PRLR truncating variants in heat‐tolerant taurine cattle native to Latin America7
Differences in allele frequencies of personality‐related genes in three varieties of Shiba Inu in Japan7
KRT5 in‐frame deletion in a family of German Shepherd dogs with split paw pad disease resembling localized epidermolysis bullosa simplex in human patients7
Heterozygous ATP2A2 missense variant identified in a Shih Tzu with Darier disease7
Whole genome resequencing reveals candidate genes for postaxial polydactyly in Large White pigs7
Identification of candidate genes associated with milk production and mastitis based on transcriptome‐wide association study7
Genome‐wide study suggests inheritance of personality traits in Toy Poodles and Miniature Dachshunds7
Characterisation of eight cattle with Swyer syndrome by whole‐genome sequencing6
A metagenomic survey of the fecal microbiome of the African savanna elephant (Loxodonta africana)6
Candidate causative variant for xanthinuria in a Domestic Shorthair cat6
Roan coat color in livestock6
Fine mapping highlights ITGAL and MUS81 loss‐of‐function mutations modulating recessive impacts in dairy cattle6
Genome‐wide association study of three litter traits in Yorkshire pigs6
Pleiotropic architectures of porcine immune and growth trait pairs revealed by a self‐product‐based transcriptome method6
A novel QTL region for pH and meat color in Duroc pigs6
Multiomic meta‐analysis suggests a correlation between steroid hormone‐related genes and litter size in goats6
ALOXE3 missense variant in a Chihuahua with autosomal recessive ichthyosis6
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Investigation of the effect of missense mutations in AHR and DNAH11 on feed conversion ratio and average daily residual feed intake in Duroc, Landrace and Yorkshire pigs5
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Genotype concordance and trait mapping efficacy comparing data from the Equine 670 K SNP array with whole genome sequence in 21 horses5
Integrative genomics analysis highlights functionally relevant genes for equine behaviour5
STK36 splice site variant in an Australian Shepherd dog with primary ciliary dyskinesia5
Comprehensive analysis of the gut microbial diversity and metabolic profiles of brown bears and black bears from the Qinghai‐Xizang Plateau5
Assessing genomic diversity and signatures of selection in Qingyuan Wapiti5
Copy number variation association studies for sheep tail‐relevant traits in Hulunbuir sheep5
DYRK1B haploinsufficiency in a Holstein cattle with epilepsy5
Detecting chromosomal rearrangements in boars using Hi‐C5
The c.612A>G mutation of MC4R affects constitutive activity and signaling in domestic goats5
In Memoriam5
A PNPLA8 frameshift variant in Australian shepherd dogs with hereditary ataxia5
Unexpected recombination at the polled locus in a horned Holstein calf from the mating of a homozygous polled sire and a heterozygous polled cow5
Frequency of RPGRIP1 and MAP9 genetic modifiers of canine progressive retinal atrophy, in 132 breeds of dog5
Identification of key genes for intramuscular fat content in the longissimus dorsi muscles of different pig breeds using RNA sequencing5
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Correction to “ GJB6 missense variant in a Labrador Retriever with paw pad hyperkeratosis”5
Assessing the current genetic status of Lubei white goat based on the whole‐genome data5
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Regulation of Horn Development in Hu Sheep Involves RXFP2 Expression and Hormonal Signaling Indepe4
Npc1 gene mutation abnormally activates the classical Wnt signalling pathway in mouse kidneys and promotes renal fibrosis4
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A de novo 2.3 kb structural variant in MITF explains a novel splashed white phenotype in a Thoroughbred family4
Genetic variation in chicken interferon signalling pathway genes in research lines showing differential viral resistance4
Genomic insights into the population structure and genetic diversity of Ugandan indigenous cattle4
NOA1 deficiency observed in a subset of Montbéliarde calves with bilateral anophthalmia4
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Genome‐wide association studies for loin muscle area, loin muscle depth and backfat thickness in DLY pigs4
Single‐step genome‐wide association study reveals candidate genes for body mass index trait in Yunong‐black pigs4
Univariate and multivariate genome‐wide association studies for hematological traits in Murciano‐Granadina goats4
H3K27ac modification and transcription characteristics of adipose and muscle tissues in Chuxiang Black pig4
Core competing endogenous RNA network based on mRNA and non‐coding RNA expression profiles in chicken fatty liver4
Characterization of telomere length in Agerolese cattle breed, correlating blood and milk samples4
Identification of key gut microbiota and microbial QTL in contributing to the significant differences in body weight between two Chinese local chicke4
Genome‐wide association analysis identifies candidate genes for carcass yields in Peking ducks4
Integration analyses of structural variations and differential gene expression associated with beef fatty acid profile in Nellore cattle4
Selective sweep analysis of the adaptability of the Yarkand hare (Lepus yarkandensis) to hot arid environments using SLAF‐seq4
White coat color of a Black Angus calf attributed to an occurrence of the delR217 variant of MITF4
Whole‐genome identification of transposable elements reveals the equine repetitive element insertion polymorphism in Chinese horses4
Haplotype‐Resolved Genome Assemblies for Norwegian Red Cattle4
GTP cyclohydrolase II ( gch2 ) and axanthism in ball pythons: A new vertebrate model for pterin‐based pigmentation4
A network‐based approach to understanding gene–biological processes affecting economically important traits of Nelore cattle4
A germline de novo variant in NUMB associated with a double‐outlet right ventricle in Chianina cattle4
Genetic basis of muscle‐related traits in sheep: A review4
Sequence variants of the canine melanocyte inducing transcription factor (MITF) locus reveal a common MITF‐A processed pseudogene4
A meta‐analysis of mRNA expression profiling studies in sheep with different FecB genotypes4
Mitochondrial fission factor (MFF) frameshift variant in Bullmastiffs with mitochondrial fission encephalopathy4
Exploring genetic diversity and population structure of Myanmar indigenous chickens using double digest restriction site‐associated DNA sequencing4
Comparative genome‐wide association study of single‐ and multi‐locus models with ontology analysis for enhancing Hanwoo cow reproductive traits4
Genomic Variants Associated With Oocyte and Embryo Production in Dairy Gir Cattle3
Construction of a high‐density linkage map and QTL detection for growth traits in South African abalone (Haliotis midae)3
A purebred South American breed showing high effective population size and independent breed ancestry: The Chilean Terrier3
A structural variant at ASIP associated with the darkness of hair coat is found in multiple zebu cattle populations3
Development and validation of SNP markers for giant panda using a kompetitive allele specific PCR approach3
RNA sequencing analysis of the longissimus dorsi to identify candidate genes underlying the intramuscular fat content in Anqing Six‐end‐white pigs3
Genome‐wide association studies on body weight in Loumen ducks3
Associated regions for multiple birth in Brown Swiss and Original Braunvieh cattle on chromosomes 15 and 113
The MYH3 gene variant (g.‐1805_‐1810, ACGT) affects endophenotypes of myoglobin oxidation–reduction states in porcine muscles3
Haplotype structure and heterozygosity around the fragile foal syndrome variant in Swedish Warmblod horses3
Canine reference genome accuracy impacts variant calling: Lessons learned from investigating embryonic lethal variants3
Genome‐wide association study for carcass traits in Hanwoo cattle using additional relatives' information of non‐genotyped animals3
Genetic basis investigation of wattle phenotype in goat using genome‐wide sequence data3
Genetic Eye Diseases in Animals: A Selected Review of Recent Advances3
Identification of a novel QTL for lean meat percentage using imputed genotypes3
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Lymphoid enhancer binding factor 1 is associated with nose color in Yunong black pigs3
Genome‐wide association study reveals candidate genes for pollution excreta traits in pigs3
Mining Key Genes Associated With Mature Body Size and Weight Traits in Huameng Meat Sheep Based on GWAS and ROH 3
Modeling microRNA‐driven post‐transcriptional regulation using exon–intron split analysis in pigs3
Heterozygous COL5A1 deletion in a cat with classical Ehlers–Danlos syndrome3
Inbreeding depression and durability in the North American Thoroughbred horse3
Trisomy 26 in a Holstein calf with disorders of sex development3
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X monosomy in a British shorthair cat with skeletal abnormalities and behavioral problems3
Genome‐wide association study revealed ABCD4 on SSC7 and GREB1L and MIB1 on SSC6 as crucial candidate genes for rib number i3
RNA sequencing analysis reveals key genes and pathways associated with feather pigmentation in mule ducks3
Decoding DNA methylation in Staphylococcus aureus mastitis: Implications for immune regulation and dis3
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Genomic imprinting at a porcine ZNF locus via a canonical imprinting mechanism3
KRT5 missense variant in a Cardigan Welsh Corgi with epidermolysis bullosa simplex3
Genetic factors for hematological traits in pigs3
Whole‐genome sequencing of alpaca revealed variants in KIT gene potentially associated with the white coat phenotype3
Comprehensive analysis of mitogenome of native Henan pig breeds with 58 worldwide pig breeds3
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A panel of tetranucleotide STR markers as an alternative approach to forensic DNA identification of wolf and dog3
Genome‐wide association study identified the candidate genes associated with angel wing trait in Pekin duck3
Towards identification of new genetic determinants for post‐weaning diarrhea in piglets3
Correction to ‘A novel HEXA frameshift mutation identified in Angus cattle with 2
genomeprofile: Unveiling the genomic profile for livestock breeding through comprehensive SNP array‐based genotyping2
Significant association of mutations close to LCORL gene with growth performance in Zhedong white geese (Anser cygnoides)2
Detection of hemizygous deletions in the genome of Fleckvieh cattle using SNP chip data and the concept of Mendelian mismatches in parent–offspring p2
Whole genome sequencing identifies candidate genes and mutations that can explain diluted and other colour varieties of domestic canaries (Serinus canaria)2
Exploring the importance of predicted camel NRAP exon 4 for environmental adaptation using a mouse model2
Comparative analysis of cattle (Bos taurus, 2n = 60) and river buffalo (Bubalus bubalis, 2n = 50) genome assemblies reveals two evolutionary conserved inversions and invali2
Genomic signatures reveal selection in Chinese and European domesticated geese2
Resequencing the Yaroslavl cattle genomes reveals signatures of selection and a rare haplotype on BTA28 likely to be related to breed phenotypes2
Renal dysplasia in Leonberger dogs – An emerging recessive congenital disorder?2
Standards in wildlife forensic science, with a focus on non‐human DNA analysis2
A CACNA2D2 ‐Related Recessive Form of Cerebellar Abiotrophy in Angus Cattle2
Computer vision system using deep learning to predict rib and loin yield in the fish Colossoma macropomum2
A recessive deleterious missense variant in PEX7 causes a lethal form of chondrodysplasia in Bazadaise cattle2
Review: Wildlife forensic genetics—Biological evidence, DNA markers, analytical approaches, and challenges2
Development of primer‐introduced restriction analysis PCR for detecting polymorphism of two cis‐regulatory SNPs upstream of ABCG2 conferring blue eggshell trait2
PC‐DOT: Improving genomic prediction ability of principal component regression by DOT product2
Association of an EGFLAM non‐synonymous polymorphism with marbling in Limousin cattle2
A case of tibial hemimelia in a German Galloway calf is associated with a novel mutation in the ALX4 gene2
Memories, museum artefacts and excavations in resolving the history of maternal lineages in the Finnhorse2
Analysis of genetic diversity and selection signatures on the Zhashi Brown goat through whole genome sequencing data2
Comparative genomics reveals common diversity and adaptation to harsh environments in the Arabian Peninsula indigenous chickens2
Additional Evidence Fails to Associate Variation in KCNE4 With Equine Anhidrosis2
A new method for molecular sex identification in the Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica)2
Residual network improves the prediction accuracy of genomic selection2
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Differential expression of ASIP transcripts reveals genetic mechanism underpinning black‐tail independence from body plumage in yellow‐bodied chickens2
Intragenic MFSD8 duplication and histopathological findings in a rabbit with neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis2
Single and longitudinal genome‐wide association studies for dairy traits available in goats with three recorded lactations2
Genome‐wide association study identifies variants associated with semen volume in white‐feathered broilers2
Whole‐genome resequencing deciphers patterns of genetic diversity, phylogeny, and evolutionary dynamics in Kashmir cattle2
Integrated analysis of whole genome and transcriptome sequencing uncovers genetic differences between Zi goose and Xianghai flying goose2
GJB6 missense variant in a Labrador Retriever with paw pad hyperkeratosis2
History and genetic diversity of African sheep: Contrasting phenotypic and genomic diversity2
Evaluation of the effectiveness of single nucleotide polymorphisms compared to microsatellite markers for parentage verification in Moroccan horses2
A de novo mutation in CACNA1A is associated with autosomal dominant bovine familial convulsions and ataxia in Angus cattle2
SDR9C7 missense variant in a Chihuahua with non‐epidermolytic ichthyosis2
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Domenico Bernoco: In Memorium2
Two novel SNP variants at ASIP and SNAI2 genes are associated with yellow coat color in rabbits2
The bovine Prader–Willi/Angelman imprinted domain has four Sno‐lncRNAs types2
Genome Sequencing and Genome‐Wide Analysis Uncover Candidate Genes and Loci Linked to Key Production Traits in the Philippine Black Tiger Shrimp ( Penaeus monodon 2
Identification of suitable reference genes for normalization of quantitative real‐time PCR‐based gene expression in chicken (Gallus gallus)2
Candidate signatures of positive selection for environmental adaptation in indigenous African cattle: A review2
Topologically associating domains in the POLLED region are the same for Angus‐ and Brahman‐specific Hi‐C reads from F1 hybrid fetal tissue2
Comparative analysis of heat stress response in Holstein Friesian and Sahiwal cattle through HSP70 gene expression and promoter <2
Genomic responses to climatic challenges in beef cattle: A review2
Neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis in a Schapendoes dog is caused by a missense variant in CLN62
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