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 2022-06-01 to 2026-06-01.)
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Identification of KIT gene transcript variants in white spotted river buffalo (Bubalus bubalis)34
Transcriptome annotation of 17 porcine tissues using nanopore sequencing technology33
A missense mutation in the tyrosinase gene explains acromelanism in domesticated canaries25
Mutation c.−379 C>T in DGAT1 affects intramyocellular lipid content by altering MYOD1 binding affinity24
Heterozygous KRT10 missense variant in a Chihuahua with severe epidermolytic ichthyosis23
Whole‐genome resequencing reveals diversity and selective signals in the Wuxue goat22
Intragenic duplication disrupting the reading frame of MFSD8 in Small Swiss Hounds with neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis22
A new Finnish flavor of feline coat coloration, “salmiak,” is associated with a 95‐kb deletion downstream of the KIT gene19
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Naturally occurring genetic diseases caused by de novo variants in domestic animals17
Genome‐wide association study reveals candidate loci on ECA1 and ECA9 for withers height in Friesi16
Neurobehavioural Genes Associated With Growth in Dusky Kob ( Argyrosomus japonicus )16
Genome‐Wide Association Study Identifies Novel Loci Influencing Growth Traits in Pigs16
Genome‐wide association studies demonstrate the genes associated with perimysial thickness in ducks15
Genome‐wide re‐sequencing reveals regulatory genes and variants involved in the regulation of intermittent fertilization intensity in Wenchang chickens15
Evaluation of imputation possibility from low‐density SNP panel in composite Vrindavani cattle15
Full‐length transcriptome sequencing reveals extreme incomplete annotation of the goat genome15
Heterozygous ASPRV1 frameshift variant in a Pembroke Welsh Corgi with ichthyosis15
Identification of polymorphic markers for germplasm conservation of three precious Chinese palace goldfish using whole‐genome sequencing14
Tissue‐Specific IAG Interactome in Cherax quadricarinatus 13
The genomic landscape of short tandem repeats in cattle13
Exonisation of an intronic L1 element in the dystrophin gene associated with X‐linked muscular dystrophy in a Border Collie dog13
The role of G protein‐coupled receptors and their ligands in animal domestication13
Integrating GWAS and RNA ‐Seq Reveals QTLs and 12
Functional SNPs in SYISL promoter significantly affect muscle fiber density and muscle traits in pigs12
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Genomic regions underlying positive selection in local, Alpine cattle breeds11
Insights into the genetics of body size in the Bull Terrier11
Risk factors for, and genetic association with, intestinal atresia in dairy calves11
EquCab_Finn: A new reference genome assembly for the domestic horse, Finnhorse11
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Characterization and functional analysis of lncRNA2690 in regulating the growth cycle of the hair follicle in rabbits11
PMM2 and NARFL are paternally imprinted genes in bovines11
Identification of critical lncRNAs for milk fat metabolism in dairy cows using WGCNA and the construction of a ceRNAs network10
Identification of genomic regions associated with resistance to gastrointestinal parasites in an indigenous sheep by single‐ and multiple‐locus methods10
Evaluating three strategies of genome‐wide association analysis for integrating data from multiple populations10
Forensic identification of species and subspecies of Canidae family by cross‐species PCR and real‐time PCR10
Genome‐wide association analysis revealed new QTL and candidate genes affecting the teat number in Dutch Large White pigs10
Genome‐wide association study of novel feedlot profitability‐related traits in Nelore cattle10
ZFAT (isoform‐specific) and its antisense RNA 1 (ZFAT‐AS1) are two allele‐specific monoallelically expressed genes in cattle10
Genome‐wide population structure, homozygosity, and heterozygosity patterns of Nero Siciliano pig in the framework of Italian and cosmopolitan breeds10
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 expe10
Genome‐wide association study identified five quantitative trait loci and two candidate genes for digestive traits in Suhuai pigs9
A genome‐wide association study for the red‐eyed trait (ocular albinism) in an F2 population of guppy ( Poecilia reticulata9
Non‐contact detection method of pregnant sows backfat thickness based on two‐dimensional images9
Selection signatures for fiber production in commercial species: A review9
Identification of differentially expressed genes and polymorphisms related to intramuscular oleic‐to‐stearic fatty acid ratio in pigs9
Comparison of two methods of sperm‐ and testis‐mediated gene transfer in production of transgenic animals: A systematic review8
Association of the Disheveled 2 ( DVL2 ) Gene c. 2044delC 8
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
De novo assembly of a wild swan goose (Anser cygnoides) genome8
Prediction of essential liver transcription factors in response to fat deposition in pigs based on changes in transposase‐accessible chromatin signals8
ALAS1 associated with goat kidding number trait was regulated by the transcription factor ASCL2 to affect granulosa cell proliferation8
Genome sequencing and assembly of feral chickens in the wild of Sulawesi, Indonesia8
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A deletion variant within the FGF5 gene in goats is associated with gene expression levels and cashmere growth8
Estimates of genomic inbreeding and identification of candidate regions in Beijing‐You chicken populations8
LRP4 ‐Related Lethal Syndromic Form of Syndactyly in Limousin Cattle8
Genotyping by sequencing‐based genetic insights into Argentine llama populations and breeding impacts8
Identification of candidate genes associated with milk production and mastitis based on transcriptome‐wide association study7
Genotype‐by‐environment interactions in beef and dairy cattle populations: A review of methodologies and perspectives on research and applications7
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
MYH3‐associated non‐syndromic palatoschisis (cleft palate, CP) in Limousine cattle7
KRT5 in‐frame deletion in a family of German Shepherd dogs with split paw pad disease resembling localized epidermolysis bullosa simplex in human patients7
A confirmed association betweenDNAvariants inCAPN9,OSM, andITGAMcandidate genes and the risk of umbilical hernia in pigs7
Heterozygous ATP2A2 missense variant identified in a Shih Tzu with Darier disease7
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
Whole genome resequencing reveals candidate genes for postaxial polydactyly in Large White pigs7
No trade‐off between growth and OsHV‐1 tolerance in Pacific oysters (Crassostrea gigas) farmed on the West Coast, USA7
RNA sequencing analysis reveals that missense mutation in SOX10 is associated with iris color phenotype in quail7
Differences in allele frequencies of personality‐related genes in three varieties of Shiba Inu in Japan7
Genome‐wide study suggests inheritance of personality traits in Toy Poodles and Miniature Dachshunds6
Roan coat color in livestock6
A novel QTL region for pH and meat color in Duroc pigs6
Pleiotropic architectures of porcine immune and growth trait pairs revealed by a self‐product‐based transcriptome method6
A metagenomic survey of the fecal microbiome of the African savanna elephant (Loxodonta africana)6
Fine mapping highlights ITGAL and MUS81 loss‐of‐function mutations modulating recessive impacts in dairy cattle6
Characterisation of eight cattle with Swyer syndrome by whole‐genome sequencing6
ALOXE3 missense variant in a Chihuahua with autosomal recessive ichthyosis6
Influence of MC1R Gene Variants on Coat Color of Indicine Cattle Breeds6
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Detecting chromosomal rearrangements in boars using Hi‐C5
Candidate causative variant for xanthinuria in a Domestic Shorthair cat5
A PNPLA8 frameshift variant in Australian shepherd dogs with hereditary ataxia5
Genotype concordance and trait mapping efficacy comparing data from the Equine 670 K SNP array with whole genome sequence in 21 horses5
DYRK1B haploinsufficiency in a Holstein cattle with epilepsy5
Comprehensive analysis of the gut microbial diversity and metabolic profiles of brown bears and black bears from the Qinghai‐Xizang Plateau5
The c.612A>G mutation of MC4R affects constitutive activity and signaling in domestic goats5
Correction to “ GJB6 missense variant in a Labrador Retriever with paw pad hyperkeratosis”5
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Frequency of RPGRIP1 and MAP9 genetic modifiers of canine progressive retinal atrophy, in 132 breeds of dog5
Multiomic meta‐analysis suggests a correlation between steroid hormone‐related genes and litter size in goats5
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
Integrative genomics analysis highlights functionally relevant genes for equine behaviour5
STK36 splice site variant in an Australian Shepherd dog with primary ciliary dyskinesia5
Unexpected recombination at the polled locus in a horned Holstein calf from the mating of a homozygous polled sire and a heterozygous polled cow5
Identification of key genes for intramuscular fat content in the longissimus dorsi muscles of different pig breeds using RNA sequencing5
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Copy number variation association studies for sheep tail‐relevant traits in Hulunbuir sheep5
Assessing genomic diversity and signatures of selection in Qingyuan Wapiti5
Integrated Transcriptomic and Metabolomic Analysis Reveals Gut Microbiota–Mediated Regulation of Muscle Fiber Composition and Metabolism in Germ‐Free Pigs5
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Exploring genetic diversity and population structure of Myanmar indigenous chickens using double digest restriction site‐associated DNA sequencing4
Single‐step genome‐wide association study reveals candidate genes for body mass index trait in Yunong‐black pigs4
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
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A meta‐analysis of mRNA expression profiling studies in sheep with different FecB genotypes4
Genetic variation in chicken interferon signalling pathway genes in research lines showing differential viral resistance4
Selective sweep analysis of the adaptability of the Yarkand hare (Lepus yarkandensis) to hot arid environments using SLAF‐seq4
Assessing the current genetic status of Lubei white goat based on the whole‐genome data4
NOA1 deficiency observed in a subset of Montbéliarde calves with bilateral anophthalmia4
Genomic insights into the population structure and genetic diversity of Ugandan indigenous cattle4
Haplotype‐Resolved Genome Assemblies for Norwegian Red Cattle4
Npc1 gene mutation abnormally activates the classical Wnt signalling pathway in mouse kidneys and promotes renal fibrosis4
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H3K27ac modification and transcription characteristics of adipose and muscle tissues in Chuxiang Black pig4
A de novo 2.3 kb structural variant in MITF explains a novel splashed white phenotype in a Thoroughbred family4
Genome‐wide association analysis identifies candidate genes for carcass yields in Peking ducks4
Characterization of telomere length in Agerolese cattle breed, correlating blood and milk samples4
Mitochondrial fission factor (MFF) frameshift variant in Bullmastiffs with mitochondrial fission encephalopathy4
A germline de novo variant in NUMB associated with a double‐outlet right ventricle in Chianina cattle4
Integration analyses of structural variations and differential gene expression associated with beef fatty acid profile in Nellore cattle4
Regulation of Horn Development in Hu Sheep Involves RXFP2 Expression and Hormonal Signaling Indepe4
Core competing endogenous RNA network based on mRNA and non‐coding RNA expression profiles in chicken fatty liver4
Genome‐wide association studies for loin muscle area, loin muscle depth and backfat thickness in DLY pigs4
Identification of key gut microbiota and microbial QTL in contributing to the significant differences in body weight between two Chinese local chicke4
Genetic basis of muscle‐related traits in sheep: A review4
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Development and validation of SNP markers for giant panda using a kompetitive allele specific PCR approach3
Genomic imprinting at a porcine ZNF locus via a canonical imprinting mechanism3
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
RNA sequencing analysis of the longissimus dorsi to identify candidate genes underlying the intramuscular fat content in Anqing Six‐end‐white pigs3
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Inbreeding depression and durability in the North American Thoroughbred horse3
Genome‐wide association study reveals candidate genes for pollution excreta traits in pigs3
Whole‐genome sequencing of alpaca revealed variants in KIT gene potentially associated with the white coat phenotype3
A New TYR Splice Donor Variant Causing Oculocutaneous Albinism Type I in Angus Cattle3
Modeling microRNA‐driven post‐transcriptional regulation using exon–intron split analysis in pigs3
The MYH3 gene variant (g.‐1805_‐1810, ACGT) affects endophenotypes of myoglobin oxidation–reduction states in porcine muscles3
A panel of tetranucleotide STR markers as an alternative approach to forensic DNA identification of wolf and dog3
Meta‐Analysis of Transcriptomic Datasets Reveals Key Immune Gene Profiles and Signaling Pathways in Bos taurus3
Genetic Eye Diseases in Animals: A Selected Review of Recent Advances3
Identification of a novel QTL for lean meat percentage using imputed genotypes3
Lymphoid enhancer binding factor 1 is associated with nose color in Yunong black pigs3
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Genome‐wide association studies on body weight in Loumen ducks3
Mining Key Genes Associated With Mature Body Size and Weight Traits in Huameng Meat Sheep Based on GWAS and ROH 3
Associated regions for multiple birth in Brown Swiss and Original Braunvieh cattle on chromosomes 15 and 113
Genotype and Allele Frequencies of Canine Degenerative Myelopathy‐Associated SOD1 Gene Variant in 3
Whole‐genome identification of transposable elements reveals the equine repetitive element insertion polymorphism in Chinese horses3
Comparative genome‐wide association study of single‐ and multi‐locus models with ontology analysis for enhancing Hanwoo cow reproductive traits3
Univariate and multivariate genome‐wide association studies for hematological traits in Murciano‐Granadina goats3
Genetic factors for hematological traits in pigs3
Genomic Variants Associated With Oocyte and Embryo Production in Dairy Gir Cattle3
Decoding DNA methylation in Staphylococcus aureus mastitis: Implications for immune regulation and dis3
KRT5 missense variant in a Cardigan Welsh Corgi with epidermolysis bullosa simplex3
Trisomy 26 in a Holstein calf with disorders of sex development3
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A structural variant at ASIP associated with the darkness of hair coat is found in multiple zebu cattle populations3
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
Genetic Evidence of a Recent Decline and Crossbreed Distribution of TRPV4 c.1024G>T Variant in Domestic Cats3
Comprehensive analysis of mitogenome of native Henan pig breeds with 58 worldwide pig breeds3
Heterozygous COL5A1 deletion in a cat with classical Ehlers–Danlos syndrome3
White coat color of a Black Angus calf attributed to an occurrence of the delR217 variant of MITF3
RNA sequencing analysis reveals key genes and pathways associated with feather pigmentation in mule ducks2
Comparative analysis of cattle (Bos taurus, 2n = 60) and river buffalo (Bubalus bubalis, 2n = 50) genome assemblies reveals two evolutionary conserved inversions and invali2
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Genome‐wide association study identifies variants associated with semen volume in white‐feathered broilers2
Genome‐wide association study identified the candidate genes associated with angel wing trait in Pekin duck2
Towards identification of new genetic determinants for post‐weaning diarrhea in piglets2
Genome‐wide association study revealed ABCD4 on SSC7 and GREB1L and MIB1 on SSC6 as crucial candidate genes for rib number i2
A de novo mutation in CACNA1A is associated with autosomal dominant bovine familial convulsions and ataxia in Angus cattle2
Exploring the importance of predicted camel NRAP exon 4 for environmental adaptation using a mouse model2
Neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis in a Schapendoes dog is caused by a missense variant in CLN62
Identification of suitable reference genes for normalization of quantitative real‐time PCR‐based gene expression in chicken (Gallus gallus)2
Differential expression of ASIP transcripts reveals genetic mechanism underpinning black‐tail independence from body plumage in yellow‐bodied chickens2
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TG Nonsense Variant in Dwarf Rottweiler Dogs2
The bovine Prader–Willi/Angelman imprinted domain has four Sno‐lncRNAs types2
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
Single and longitudinal genome‐wide association studies for dairy traits available in goats with three recorded lactations2
Whole genome sequencing identifies candidate genes and mutations that can explain diluted and other colour varieties of domestic canaries (Serinus canaria)2
Whole‐genome resequencing deciphers patterns of genetic diversity, phylogeny, and evolutionary dynamics in Kashmir cattle2
Topologically associating domains in the POLLED region are the same for Angus‐ and Brahman‐specific Hi‐C reads from F1 hybrid fetal tissue2
Genome‐wide association study for carcass traits in Hanwoo cattle using additional relatives' information of non‐genotyped animals2
Genetic basis investigation of wattle phenotype in goat using genome‐wide sequence data2
History and genetic diversity of African sheep: Contrasting phenotypic and genomic diversity2
Straightened Small Pinnae in TRPV4 c. 1024G >2
Two novel SNP variants at ASIP and SNAI2 genes are associated with yellow coat color in rabbits2
Integrated analysis of whole genome and transcriptome sequencing uncovers genetic differences between Zi goose and Xianghai flying goose2
Residual network improves the prediction accuracy of genomic selection2
A CACNA2D2 ‐Related Recessive Form of Cerebellar Abiotrophy in Angus Cattle2
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
Development of primer‐introduced restriction analysis PCR for detecting polymorphism of two cis‐regulatory SNPs upstream of ABCG2 conferring blue eggshell trait2
Discovery of Novel Viruses and Common Contaminants From Unmapped DNA and RNA in Pigs and Chickens 2
Construction of a competitive endogenous RNA regulatory network for intramuscular fat content in Laiwu pig based on whole transcriptome analysis2
Computer vision system using deep learning to predict rib and loin yield in the fish Colossoma macropomum2
Analysis of genetic diversity and selection signatures on the Zhashi Brown goat through whole genome sequencing data2
Standards in wildlife forensic science, with a focus on non‐human DNA analysis2
Comparative analysis of heat stress response in Holstein Friesian and Sahiwal cattle through HSP70 gene expression and promoter <2
A recessive deleterious missense variant in PEX7 causes a lethal form of chondrodysplasia in Bazadaise cattle2
X monosomy in a British shorthair cat with skeletal abnormalities and behavioral problems2
Revisiting Genetic Relationships of the Endangered Austrian Turopolje With Balkan and Commercial Pig Breeds Using Genome‐Wide SNP Data2
PC‐DOT: Improving genomic prediction ability of principal component regression by DOT product2
genomeprofile: Unveiling the genomic profile for livestock breeding through comprehensive SNP array‐based genotyping2
A case of tibial hemimelia in a German Galloway calf is associated with a novel mutation in the ALX4 gene2
SDR9C7 missense variant in a Chihuahua with non‐epidermolytic ichthyosis2
Candidate signatures of positive selection for environmental adaptation in indigenous African cattle: A review2
Detection of hemizygous deletions in the genome of Fleckvieh cattle using SNP chip data and the concept of Mendelian mismatches in parent–offspring p2
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
Review: Wildlife forensic genetics—Biological evidence, DNA markers, analytical approaches, and challenges2
Intragenic MFSD8 duplication and histopathological findings in a rabbit with neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis2
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