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Integrating multi-layer perceptron and random forest in an ensemble framework for improved genomic prediction accuracy and SHAP-derived interpretability of residual feed intake in cattle.

Journal of animal science and biotechnology Aug 8, 2026
BACKGROUND: Feed efficiency (FE) is recognized as a vital component of sustainable dairy production, with residual feed intake (RFI) serving as a key metabolic indicator of FE independent of production levels. However, the genetic improvement of this...
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From linear models to deep learning: statistical advances in genomic selection for animal breeding.

Journal of animal science and biotechnology Aug 7, 2026
Genomic selection (GS) has revolutionized animal breeding by accelerating genetic gain through genome-wide marker data. As genotyping technologies advance and data dimensionality grows, the statistical foundations of GS are shifting from classical li...
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Integrating landscape genomics and machine learning to analyze the genetic structure and specific molecular markers of Chinese dairy goats (Capra hircus).

Journal of animal science and biotechnology Aug 6, 2026
BACKGROUND: During long-term artificial selection, China has developed indigenous dairy goat populations with breed-specific traits and environmental adaptability. However, the genetic relationships and genomic characteristics of these populations re...
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High-throughput in vivo phenotyping of chicken carcass traits based on digital radiographic imaging.

Journal of animal science and biotechnology Aug 4, 2026
BACKGROUND: Accurate phenotyping of breast, drumstick, and wing yield is essential for genetic improvement in poultry breeding. However, these key economic traits can traditionally be measured only after slaughter, forcing breeding programs to rely o...
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Machine learning-based linking of bacterial genomes to optimal growth pH: a foundation for rational microbial engineering.

Journal of animal science and biotechnology Jun 11, 2026
BACKGROUND: Bacterial optimal growth pH is pivotal for enzymatic activity, niche adaptation, and synthetic biology applications (e.g., probiotic design, silage fermentation). Traditional experiments are inefficient, resource-intensive, and miss most ...
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Efficacy and safety evaluation of artificial intelligence-identified antimicrobial peptides targeting avian pathogenic Escherichia coli in broiler chickens.

Journal of animal science and biotechnology May 15, 2026
BACKGROUND: The overuse of antibiotics in both veterinary and human medicine has resulted in the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, prompting a search for effective alternatives. Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are short, often cationic, pepti...
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Enhancing genomic prediction for key production traits in chickens through ultrasound phenotyping and multi-model comparative analysis.

Journal of animal science and biotechnology Apr 25, 2026
BACKGROUND: Growth performance and carcass traits are economically vital in poultry breeding. In Wenchang chickens, reducing excessive abdominal fat represents a critical breeding objective. However, as a typical carcass trait, abdominal fat thicknes...
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Advancing cellulose degradation through synthetic biology: engineered pathways and microbial systems for sustainable biomass conversion.

Journal of animal science and biotechnology Jan 20, 2026
Fiber, the most abundant organic polymer in nature, is widely recognized as a foundational sustainable material with diverse applications across industrial, medical, and consumer domains. Owing to its renewability and widespread availability, it also...
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