Hu sheep are well recognized for the beautiful wavy lambskins, early sexual maturity, aseasonal breeding, prolificacy and the adaptability to a hot and humid climate. Hu sheep are raised indoors all year round. Hu sheep were originated from Mongolian sheep.

Nov 1, 2023 · Hu is a unique breed of lambskin sheep in China. It has the advantages of experiencing estrus in four seasons, high fecundity (1–6 lambs each parity), early sexual maturity, rapid growth and development, strong adaptability, and unique white lambskin. It is often used as the maternal parent of hybrid sheep.

The Y chromosome plays key roles in male fertility and reflects the evolutionary history of paternal lineages. Here, we present a de novo genome assembly of the Hu sheep with the first draft assembly of ovine Y chromosome (oMSY), using nanopore sequencing and Hi-C technologies. The oMSY that we gene …

Aug 1, 2024 · Hu sheep are a local sheep breed unique to China with high reproductive rates and rapid growth. Genomic selection signatures have been widely used to investigate the genetic mechanisms underlying phenotypic variation in livestock.

Hu sheep are well recognized for the beautiful wavy lambskins, early sexual maturity, aseasonal breeding, prolificacy and the adaptability to a hot and humid climate. Hu sheep are raised indoors all year round. Hu sheep were originated from Mongolian sheep.

Feb 1, 2025 · Hu sheep is an indigenous breed from the Taihu Lake Plain in China, known for its high fertility. Although Hu sheep belong to the Mongolian group, their demographic history and genetic architecture remain inconclusive. Here, we analyze 697 sheep genomes from representatives of Mongolian sheep breeds.

Hu sheep are well recognized for their beautiful wavy lambskins, early sexual maturity, aseasonal breeding, prolificacy, and the adaptability to a hot and humid climate. Hu sheep are raised indoors all year round.

Jan 10, 2025 · In summary, Hu sheep exhibit stronger heat tolerance compared to Xinggao sheep. These findings provide an important theoretical basis for the breeding and selection of heat-tolerant meat sheep varieties and offer strong support for the region's livestock industry in addressing the challenges posed b …

Nov 21, 2019 · This datasheet on Hu sheep covers Identity, Overview, Distribution, Environmental Requirements, Uses, Management, Genetics and Breeding, Economics, Further Information.

Dec 4, 2024 · Hu sheep is an indigenous breed from the Taihu Lake Plain in China, known for its high fertility. Although Hu sheep belong to the Mongolian group, their demographic history and genetic architecture remain inconclusive.