Articles tagged with Goats
The global goat population is under threat due to intensive animal husbandry systems that use a limited number of breeds. Poor handling of grazing has led to damaging environmental effects, including overloading ecosystems and threatening biodiversity.
The completed goat genome provides a valuable reference for identifying SNP markers for breeding and improving biomedical models. The study also reveals the molecular mechanisms of cashmere formation and development, with implications for improving quality and quantity.
The first high-quality reference genome of the domestic goat has been successfully assembled using OpGen's ARGUS Whole Genome Mapping System in combination with next-generation sequencing. The study demonstrates the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of this technology for large, complex genomes.
A new method developed by scientists can detect adulteration in premium dairy products like buffalo mozzarella. The test successfully identified fake products containing cow, goat, and sheep milks, revealing the industry's widespread problem of counterfeiting.
A study published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B found that mother goats can recognize their kids' voices even after they've been separated by weaning. The researchers recorded kid calls at five weeks old and played them back to mothers 12-18 months later, revealing that the memory remains.
Researchers found that goat kids modify their calls according to social surroundings, developing similar 'accents' as they grow older. The study reveals a possible early pathway in the evolution of vocal communication and highlights cognitive abilities in domestic animals.
A recent study by the Wildlife Conservation Society found that a pneumonia outbreak among endangered markhors in Tajikistan reduced their numbers by as much as 20 percent. The disease is believed to have been transmitted from domestic goats, highlighting the need for continuous disease surveillance.
A French study found professional goat exposure increases risk of pneumonic-type lung adenocarcinoma (P-ADC) fivefold compared to other lung cancers. P-ADC is more common in females and those with no smoking history.
Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) poses a significant threat to global food security and poverty alleviation in developing countries. The virus has been reported in several regions, including sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and China, and can spread quickly through goat herds and sheep flocks.
New research from Queen Mary University of London has found that mother and kid goats can recognize each other's calls shortly after birth, a finding that suggests robust mechanisms of memorization and recognition in goats. This study's results have implications for understanding animal communication and behavior.
A patented formulation of Sericea lespedeza has been developed to control gastrointestinal nematodes in goats and sheep, a major economic burden for farmers. The plant's addition to animal feed thwarts the reproductive cycles of nematodes like Haemonchus contortus, reducing the risk of anemia and death.
Research suggests that fatty acids from food, not body-produced fats, activate ghrelin in the stomach, informing the brain about available calories. This new model turns the current understanding of ghrelin on its head and points to a novel enzyme responsible for activation.
The new Standard Reference Material (SRM) 955c provides a more effective tool for detecting lead poisoning, particularly in children. With its improved accuracy and expanded uncertainty, SRM 955c enables the development of next-generation clinical methods to accurately measure blood lead levels.
Researchers developed transgenic goats with human lysozyme genes, which produce antibacterial milk that reduces coliform bacteria in pigs. In contrast, kid goats showed no significant difference. The findings demonstrate potential benefits of biotechnology-enhanced dairy animals for human health.
A new study published in the Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology suggests that rapid ventricular pacing is a key factor in developing heart failure. The research found that goats subjected to high atrial and ventricular rates developed end-stage CHF, while those with low ventricular rates remained healthy.
Researchers have identified a genetic link between intersex goats and a rare human disorder causing excess eyelid growth and premature ovarian failure. The study found that the gene region responsible for intersex goats' hornlessness is similar to the human disorder Blepharophimosis Ptosis Epicanthus inversus syndrome.