Global Whole-Genome Resequencing of Beef Cattle Reveals Characteristic Traits Related Genes in Pinan Cattle.

ABSTRACT: Beef cattle breed improvement holds strategic significance in the livestock industry. Pinan cattle, developed through years of selective breeding in Xinye County, Henan Province, exhibit superior traits including thin skin, fine bone structure, rapid growth, high dressing percentage, excellent meat yield, and superior feed efficiency. However, research on the genetic characteristics of Pinan cattle remains in its infancy. In this study, we investigated population genetic diversity and positive selection signals in Pinang cattle based on whole-genome resequencing data. Using a selective sweep approach, we identified 98 candidate genes associated with growth, reproduction, and immunity, along with 13 high-confidence missense mutations, which may underlie key traits in this population. Based

SUBMITTER: Bo D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12153678 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature