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Genetic Parameters and Genome-Wide Association Studies for Anti-Mullerian Hormone Levels and Antral Follicle Populations Measured After Estrus Synchronization in Nellore Cattle.


ABSTRACT: Reproductive efficiency plays a major role in the long-term sustainability of livestock industries and can be improved through genetic and genomic selection. This study aimed to estimate genetic parameters (heritability and genetic correlation) and identify genomic regions and candidate genes associated with anti-Müllerian hormone levels (AMH) and antral follicle populations measured after estrous synchronization (AFP) in Nellore cattle. The datasets included phenotypic records for 1099 and 289 Nellore females for AFP and AMH, respectively, high-density single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) genotypes for 944 animals, and 4129 individuals in the pedigree. The heritability estimates for AMH and AFP were 0.28 ± 0.07 and 0.30 ± 0.09, and the traits were highly and positively genetically correlated (rG = 0.81 ± 0.02). These findings indicated that these traits can be improved through selective breeding, and substantial indirect genetic gains are expected by selecting for only one of the two traits. A total of 31 genomic regions were shown to be associated with AMH or AFP, and two genomic regions located on BTA1 (64.9-65.0 Mb and 109.1-109.2 Mb) overlapped between the traits. Various candidate genes were identified to be potentially linked to important biological processes such as ovulation, tissue remodeling, and the immune system. Our findings support the use of AMH and AFP as indicator traits to genetically improve fertility rates in Nellore cattle and identify better oocyte donors.

SUBMITTER: Grigoletto L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7401547 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Genetic Parameters and Genome-Wide Association Studies for Anti-Müllerian Hormone Levels and Antral Follicle Populations Measured After Estrus Synchronization in Nellore Cattle.

Grigoletto Laís L   Santana Miguel Henrique Almeida MHA   Bressan Fabiana Fernandes FF   Eler Joanir Pereira JP   Nogueira Marcelo Fábio Gouveia MFG   Kadarmideen Haja N HN   Baruselli Pietro Sampaio PS   Ferraz José Bento Sterman JBS   Brito Luiz F LF  

Animals : an open access journal from MDPI 20200713 7


Reproductive efficiency plays a major role in the long-term sustainability of livestock industries and can be improved through genetic and genomic selection. This study aimed to estimate genetic parameters (heritability and genetic correlation) and identify genomic regions and candidate genes associated with anti-Müllerian hormone levels (AMH) and antral follicle populations measured after estrous synchronization (AFP) in Nellore cattle. The datasets included phenotypic records for 1099 and 289  ...[more]

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