Genetic polymorphisms of PRL, DGAT1, FSHR, and GH genes and their associations with milk and reproduction traits in Egyptian Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis).

ABSTRACT:

Background & objectives

Genetic polymorphisms in key candidate genes such as PRL, DGAT1, FSHR, and GH play a pivotal role in regulating lactation and reproductive traits, making them critical markers for breeding programs in buffalo. Molecular characterization and associations of PRL, DGAT1, FSHR and GH candidate genes with test day milk yield (TDMY), fat yield (TDFY), protein yield (TDPY), somatic cell score (TDSCS), age at first calving (AFC), days open (DO) and calving interval (CI) in Egyptian buffalo.

Methods

Lactation and reproduction records were obtained from Egyptian buffaloes reared in three experimental herds affiliated with the Animal Production Research Institute (APRI), Agricultural Research Center (ARC), Ministry of Agriculture, Egypt. For molecular characteri

SUBMITTER: Zaghloul AR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12516868 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature