[SCAN] Using Omics to tackle seasonal weight loss in small ruminants: retrospective and future perspectives
André M. de Almeida
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13 Jan, 2021
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12:00 pm to 01:00 pm |
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| Contact Name | Rita Abranches |
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Title: Using Omics to tackle seasonal weight loss in small ruminants: retrospective and future perspectives
Speaker: André M. de Almeida (ITQB NOVA alumni)
Abstract: Seasonal weight loss (SWL) is a pressing issue in animal production. Indeed and under current production systems in the tropics and the Mediterranean animals typically lose weight during the dry season, severely compromising the health and production abilities. Animals selected in SWL prone areas are well adapted to SWL. Understanding the molecular mechanisms of SWL adaptation is of high importance in animal selection. We have studied the effect of SWL, on two different species of small ruminants: Dairy goats and meat-producing sheep. We have dedicated our efforts to contrast SWL tolerant and SWL sensitive breeds using proteomics and other Omics as a research tool. In this presentation, a retrospective of the work conducted over the last 20 years is presented, highlighting major findings and research contributions within this research line. We finally highlight possible future directions for research on this topic.
ITQB NOVA Virtual Auditorium
