OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Animal Genetics is 4. 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 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

Article	Citations
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Genome‐wide association study reveals candidate loci on ECA1 and ECA9 for withers height in Friesi	33
Identification of KIT gene transcript variants in white spotted river buffalo (Bubalus bubalis)	32
Transcriptome annotation of 17 porcine tissues using nanopore sequencing technology	25
A missense mutation in the tyrosinase gene explains acromelanism in domesticated canaries	23
Heterozygous KRT10 missense variant in a Chihuahua with severe epidermolytic ichthyosis	22
Mutation c.−379 C>T in DGAT1 affects intramyocellular lipid content by altering MYOD1 binding affinity	22
Intragenic duplication disrupting the reading frame of MFSD8 in Small Swiss Hounds with neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis	20
Naturally occurring genetic diseases caused by de novo variants in domestic animals	18
Whole‐genome resequencing reveals diversity and selective signals in the Wuxue goat	17
Genome‐Wide Association Study Identifies Novel Loci Influencing Growth Traits in Pigs	16
A new Finnish flavor of feline coat coloration, “salmiak,” is associated with a 95‐kb deletion downstream of the KIT gene	16
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Tissue‐Specific IAG Interactome in Cherax quadricarinatus	15
Full‐length transcriptome sequencing reveals extreme incomplete annotation of the goat genome	15
Genome‐wide re‐sequencing reveals regulatory genes and variants involved in the regulation of intermittent fertilization intensity in Wenchang chickens	15
The genomic landscape of short tandem repeats in cattle	15
Evaluation of imputation possibility from low‐density SNP panel in composite Vrindavani cattle	15
Identification of polymorphic markers for germplasm conservation of three precious Chinese palace goldfish using whole‐genome sequencing	15
Heterozygous ASPRV1 frameshift variant in a Pembroke Welsh Corgi with ichthyosis	15
Genome‐wide association studies demonstrate the genes associated with perimysial thickness in ducks	14
Exonisation of an intronic L1 element in the dystrophin gene associated with X‐linked muscular dystrophy in a Border Collie dog	13
Integrating GWAS and RNA ‐Seq Reveals QTLs and	13
Functional SNPs in SYISL promoter significantly affect muscle fiber density and muscle traits in pigs	13
The role of G protein‐coupled receptors and their ligands in animal domestication	13

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Genome‐wide association study of novel feedlot profitability‐related traits in Nelore cattle	11
PMM2 and NARFL are paternally imprinted genes in bovines	11
Risk factors for, and genetic association with, intestinal atresia in dairy calves	11
EquCab_Finn: A new reference genome assembly for the domestic horse, Finnhorse	11
Characterization and functional analysis of lncRNA2690 in regulating the growth cycle of the hair follicle in rabbits	11
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 expe	11
Insights into the genetics of body size in the Bull Terrier	10
Genome‐wide population structure, homozygosity, and heterozygosity patterns of Nero Siciliano pig in the framework of Italian and cosmopolitan breeds	10
Forensic identification of species and subspecies of Canidae family by cross‐species PCR and real‐time PCR	10
ZFAT (isoform‐specific) and its antisense RNA 1 (ZFAT‐AS1) are two allele‐specific monoallelically expressed genes in cattle	10
Evaluating three strategies of genome‐wide association analysis for integrating data from multiple populations	10
Identification of genomic regions associated with resistance to gastrointestinal parasites in an indigenous sheep by single‐ and multiple‐locus methods	10
Identification of critical lncRNAs for milk fat metabolism in dairy cows using WGCNA and the construction of a ceRNAs network	10
Genome‐wide association analysis revealed new QTL and candidate genes affecting the teat number in Dutch Large White pigs	10
Genomic regions underlying positive selection in local, Alpine cattle breeds	10
A genome‐wide association study for the red‐eyed trait (ocular albinism) in an F2 population of guppy ( Poecilia reticulata	10
Selection signatures for fiber production in commercial species: A review	9
Comparison of two methods of sperm‐ and testis‐mediated gene transfer in production of transgenic animals: A systematic review	9
Genome‐wide association study identified five quantitative trait loci and two candidate genes for digestive traits in Suhuai pigs	9
Prediction of essential liver transcription factors in response to fat deposition in pigs based on changes in transposase‐accessible chromatin signals	9
Non‐contact detection method of pregnant sows backfat thickness based on two‐dimensional images	9
Identification of differentially expressed genes and polymorphisms related to intramuscular oleic‐to‐stearic fatty acid ratio in pigs	9
ALAS1 associated with goat kidding number trait was regulated by the transcription factor ASCL2 to affect granulosa cell proliferation	8
Whole‐genome resequencing uncovers diversity and selective sweep in Kazakh cattle	8
Haplotype Variation of TBXT Enhancer Contributes to Tail Length Diversity of Sheep Through Modulat	8
No trade‐off between growth and OsHV‐1 tolerance in Pacific oysters (Crassostrea gigas) farmed on the West Coast, USA	8
A deletion variant within the FGF5 gene in goats is associated with gene expression levels and cashmere growth	8
Identifying selection signatures and runs of homozygosity for spine curvature in Chinese indigenous pigs	8
De novo assembly of a wild swan goose (Anser cygnoides) genome	8
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A confirmed association betweenDNAvariants inCAPN9,OSM, andITGAMcandidate genes and the risk of umbilical hernia in pigs	8
Association of the Disheveled 2 ( DVL2 ) Gene c. 2044delC	8
Estimates of genomic inbreeding and identification of candidate regions in Beijing‐You chicken populations	8
LRP4 ‐Related Lethal Syndromic Form of Syndactyly in Limousin Cattle	8
Genotyping by sequencing‐based genetic insights into Argentine llama populations and breeding impacts	8
Genome sequencing and assembly of feral chickens in the wild of Sulawesi, Indonesia	8
Phenotypic correlations of carpal gland diverticular number with production traits and its genome‐wide association analysis in multiple pig populations	7
Allele frequencies of PRLR truncating variants in heat‐tolerant taurine cattle native to Latin America	7
Differences in allele frequencies of personality‐related genes in three varieties of Shiba Inu in Japan	7
KRT5 in‐frame deletion in a family of German Shepherd dogs with split paw pad disease resembling localized epidermolysis bullosa simplex in human patients	7
Heterozygous ATP2A2 missense variant identified in a Shih Tzu with Darier disease	7
Whole genome resequencing reveals candidate genes for postaxial polydactyly in Large White pigs	7
Identification of candidate genes associated with milk production and mastitis based on transcriptome‐wide association study	7
Genome‐wide study suggests inheritance of personality traits in Toy Poodles and Miniature Dachshunds	7
Genotype‐by‐environment interactions in beef and dairy cattle populations: A review of methodologies and perspectives on research and applications	7
RNA sequencing analysis reveals that missense mutation in SOX10 is associated with iris color phenotype in quail	7
Development of a 21‐plex STR typing system for the identification of individuals and parentage testing in pig	7
Canine transmissible venereal tumor – From general to molecular characteristics: A review	7

MYH3‐associated non‐syndromic palatoschisis (cleft palate, CP) in Limousine cattle	7
Roan coat color in livestock	6
Fine mapping highlights ITGAL and MUS81 loss‐of‐function mutations modulating recessive impacts in dairy cattle	6
Genome‐wide association study of three litter traits in Yorkshire pigs	6
Pleiotropic architectures of porcine immune and growth trait pairs revealed by a self‐product‐based transcriptome method	6
A novel QTL region for pH and meat color in Duroc pigs	6
Multiomic meta‐analysis suggests a correlation between steroid hormone‐related genes and litter size in goats	6
ALOXE3 missense variant in a Chihuahua with autosomal recessive ichthyosis	6
Characterisation of eight cattle with Swyer syndrome by whole‐genome sequencing	6
A metagenomic survey of the fecal microbiome of the African savanna elephant (Loxodonta africana)	6
Candidate causative variant for xanthinuria in a Domestic Shorthair cat	6
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 pigs	5
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Genotype concordance and trait mapping efficacy comparing data from the Equine 670 K SNP array with whole genome sequence in 21 horses	5
Comprehensive analysis of the gut microbial diversity and metabolic profiles of brown bears and black bears from the Qinghai‐Xizang Plateau	5
Integrative genomics analysis highlights functionally relevant genes for equine behaviour	5
STK36 splice site variant in an Australian Shepherd dog with primary ciliary dyskinesia	5
Assessing genomic diversity and signatures of selection in Qingyuan Wapiti	5
Copy number variation association studies for sheep tail‐relevant traits in Hulunbuir sheep	5
DYRK1B haploinsufficiency in a Holstein cattle with epilepsy	5
Detecting chromosomal rearrangements in boars using Hi‐C	5
The c.612A>G mutation of MC4R affects constitutive activity and signaling in domestic goats	5
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A PNPLA8 frameshift variant in Australian shepherd dogs with hereditary ataxia	5
Unexpected recombination at the polled locus in a horned Holstein calf from the mating of a homozygous polled sire and a heterozygous polled cow	5
Frequency of RPGRIP1 and MAP9 genetic modifiers of canine progressive retinal atrophy, in 132 breeds of dog	5
Identification of key genes for intramuscular fat content in the longissimus dorsi muscles of different pig breeds using RNA sequencing	5
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Correction to “ GJB6 missense variant in a Labrador Retriever with paw pad hyperkeratosis”	5
Assessing the current genetic status of Lubei white goat based on the whole‐genome data	5
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A de novo 2.3 kb structural variant in MITF explains a novel splashed white phenotype in a Thoroughbred family	4
Genetic variation in chicken interferon signalling pathway genes in research lines showing differential viral resistance	4
Genomic insights into the population structure and genetic diversity of Ugandan indigenous cattle	4
NOA1 deficiency observed in a subset of Montbéliarde calves with bilateral anophthalmia	4
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Genome‐wide association studies for loin muscle area, loin muscle depth and backfat thickness in DLY pigs	4
Single‐step genome‐wide association study reveals candidate genes for body mass index trait in Yunong‐black pigs	4
Univariate and multivariate genome‐wide association studies for hematological traits in Murciano‐Granadina goats	4
H3K27ac modification and transcription characteristics of adipose and muscle tissues in Chuxiang Black pig	4
Core competing endogenous RNA network based on mRNA and non‐coding RNA expression profiles in chicken fatty liver	4
Characterization of telomere length in Agerolese cattle breed, correlating blood and milk samples	4
Identification of key gut microbiota and microbial QTL in contributing to the significant differences in body weight between two Chinese local chicke	4
Genome‐wide association analysis identifies candidate genes for carcass yields in Peking ducks	4
Integration analyses of structural variations and differential gene expression associated with beef fatty acid profile in Nellore cattle	4
Selective sweep analysis of the adaptability of the Yarkand hare (Lepus yarkandensis) to hot arid environments using SLAF‐seq	4
White coat color of a Black Angus calf attributed to an occurrence of the delR217 variant of MITF	4
Whole‐genome identification of transposable elements reveals the equine repetitive element insertion polymorphism in Chinese horses	4
Haplotype‐Resolved Genome Assemblies for Norwegian Red Cattle	4
GTP cyclohydrolase II ( gch2 ) and axanthism in ball pythons: A new vertebrate model for pterin‐based pigmentation	4
A network‐based approach to understanding gene–biological processes affecting economically important traits of Nelore cattle	4
A germline de novo variant in NUMB associated with a double‐outlet right ventricle in Chianina cattle	4
Genetic basis of muscle‐related traits in sheep: A review	4
Sequence variants of the canine melanocyte inducing transcription factor (MITF) locus reveal a common MITF‐A processed pseudogene	4
A meta‐analysis of mRNA expression profiling studies in sheep with different FecB genotypes	4
Mitochondrial fission factor (MFF) frameshift variant in Bullmastiffs with mitochondrial fission encephalopathy	4
Exploring genetic diversity and population structure of Myanmar indigenous chickens using double digest restriction site‐associated DNA sequencing	4
Comparative genome‐wide association study of single‐ and multi‐locus models with ontology analysis for enhancing Hanwoo cow reproductive traits	4
Regulation of Horn Development in Hu Sheep Involves RXFP2 Expression and Hormonal Signaling Indepe	4
Npc1 gene mutation abnormally activates the classical Wnt signalling pathway in mouse kidneys and promotes renal fibrosis	4
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