• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제52권6호
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• pp.451-457
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• 2010

The porcine MHC (Major Histocompatibility Complex), encoding the SLA (Swine Leukocyte Antigen) genes, is one of the most significant regions associated with immune rejection in relation to transplantation. In this study, three SLA class I (SLA-1, SLA-3, SLA-2) loci and three SLA class II (DRB1, DQB1, DQA) loci were investigated in the previously unidentified Korean native pig (KNP) population that was closely inbred in the Livestock Technology Research Station in Cheongyang, Korea. Total thirteen KNPs from four generations were genotyped for the SLA alleles and haplotypes were investigated using PCR-SSP (Sequence-Specific Primer) method. The results showed that all of these KNPs had Lr-56.30/56.30 homozygous haplotype, indicating high level of inbreeding in the SLA genes. The inbreeding status of these animals was also investigated using microsatellite (MS) markers. From the 50 MS markers investigated, 17 MS markers were fixed in all generations and the fixed alleles are increased as 26 loci for the fourth generation. Two MS markers, S0069 and SW173, were heterozygous for all the animals tested. Observed and expected heterozygosities were calculated and the average inbreeding coefficients for each generation were also calculated. In the fourth generation, the average inbreeding coefficients was 0.732 and this may increase with further inbreeding process. Analysis of the SLA haplotypes and MS alleles can give important information for breeding the pigs for xenotransplantation studies.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제31권12호
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• pp.1852-1862
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• 2018

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate a single step genome-wide association study (ssGWAS) for identifying genomic regions affecting reproductive traits in Landrace and Large White pigs. Methods: The traits included the number of pigs weaned per sow per year (PWSY), the number of litters per sow per year (LSY), pigs weaned per litters (PWL), born alive per litters (BAL), non-productive day (NPD) and wean to conception interval per litters (W2CL). A total of 321 animals (140 Landrace and 181 Large White pigs) were genotyped with the Illumina Porcine SNP 60k BeadChip, containing 61,177 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), while multiple traits single-step genomic BLUP method was used to calculate variances of 5 SNP windows for 11,048 Landrace and 13,985 Large White data records. Results: The outcome of ssGWAS on the reproductive traits identified twenty-five and twenty-two SNPs associated with reproductive traits in Landrace and Large White, respectively. Three known genes were identified to be candidate genes in Landrace pigs including retinol binding protein 7, and ubiquitination factor E4B genes for PWL, BAL, W2CL, and PWSY and one gene, solute carrier organic anion transporter family member 6A1, for LSY and NPD. Meanwhile, five genes were identified to be candidate genes in Large White, two of which, aldehyde dehydrogenase 1 family member A3 and leucine rich repeat kinase 1, associated with all of six reproduction traits and three genes; retrotransposon Gag like 4, transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily C member 5, and LHFPL tetraspan subfamily member 1 for five traits except W2CL. Conclusion: The genomic regions identified in this study provided a start-up point for marker assisted selection and estimating genomic breeding values for improving reproductive traits in commercial pig populations.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제61권3호
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• pp.163-169
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• 2019

Detection of estrus is an essential factor as a method of successful breeding in the sow. As increasing the adaption of the information and communication technology (ICT) into swine industry, this study focuses on a possibility and quantification of standing time, vulva and body temperature as methods of estrus detection, comparing each time and temperature in estrus and non-estrus period, and analyzing each success rate of new and existing methods. Ultrasonic sensor array and digital infrared thermography were used to evaluate whether new methods such as standing time and number, and vulva and skin temperature can be replaced, or these methods can be quantifiable in estrus period. Ultrasonic sensor array was installed beside the stall and digital infrared thermography was placed in the rear of sow to collect the dates of sow in estrus and non-estrus period. This study showed total standing time, number and number over 10 minutes, and vulva temperature of the sow in estrus period were increased (p < 0.05) compared with those of sow in non-estrus period, respectively. Detection of estrus using standing time and vulva temperature tended (p = 0.06) to increase the success rate when artificial insemination (AI) was performed. In conclusion, standing time and vulva temperature increased when estrus happened. Success rate of AI of sow using these methods showed an increasing trend. Therefore, existing method using the naked eye can be replaced to new method such as vulvar temperature and standing time when detecting the estrus.

• 한국동물생명공학회지
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• 제36권4호
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• pp.261-269
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• 2021

Because sows are industrially vital for swine production, monitoring for their health or disorder status is important to ensure high reproductive performance. Especially, ambient temperature changes in different season, especially during summer, are directly influenced to the reproductive performance of sows. Although the serum biochemical parameters are widely applied in the veterinary medicine with wide ranges for the physiological process, the values are also influenced by several factors such as age, breed, gender, and stress. In addition, domestic sows in Korea-specific reference interval (RI) for serum biochemistry has not been established yet. Therefore, the present study was aimed to evaluate seasonal variation of RIs in the serum biochemistry in domestic sows in Korea at different seasons and to establish normal RIs using a RI finding program (Reference Value Advisor). Significant difference (p < 0.05) on the different seasons were identified in several serum biochemical parameters including BUN, CRE, GGT, GLU, ALB, TP, LDH and Na in sows. Therefore, we further established RIs, specific in domestic sows in Korea regardless of season. The established RIs based on the serum biochemical values provide a baseline for interpreting biochemical results in the domestic sows in Korea, regardless of seasonal effect. It may contribute to develop a strategy for better reproductive performance by improving breeding management practice and evaluating health of pig herds, which facilitate to avert the economic loss in summer infertility in sows.

• Animal Bioscience
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• 제35권11호
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• pp.1649-1655
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• 2022

Objective: The primary objective of this study was to determine the genetic parameters for reproductive traits among Large White pigs, including the following traits: total number born (TNB), number born alive (NBA), litter birth weight (LBW), average birth weight (ABW), gestation length (GL), age at first service (AFS) and age at first farrowing (AFF). Methods: The dataset consisted of 19,036 reproductive records from 4,986 sows, and a multi-trait animal model was used to estimate genetic variance components of seven reproductive traits. Results: The heritability estimates for these reproductive traits ranged from 0.09 to 0.26, with the highest heritability for GL and AFF, and the lowest heritability for NBA. The repeatabilities for TNB, NBA, LWB, ABW, and GL were ranged from 0.16 to 0.34. Genetic and phenotypic correlations ranged from -0.41 to 0.99, and -0.34 to 0.98, respectively. In particular, the correlations between TNB, NBA and LBW, between AFS and AFF, exhibited a strong positive correlation. Furthermore, for TNB, NBA, LBW, ABW, and GL, genetic correlations of the same trait between different parities were moderately to strongly correlated (0.32 to 0.97), and the correlations of adjacent parities were higher than those of nonadjacent parities. Conclusion: All the results in the present study can be used as a basis for the genetic assessment of the target population. In the formulation of dam line selection index, AFS or AFF can be considered to combine with TNB in a multiple trait swine breeding value estimation system. Moreover, breeders are encouraged to increase the proportion of sows at parity 3-5 and reinforce the management of sows at parity 1 and parity ≥8.

• Animal Bioscience
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• 제36권8호
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• pp.1156-1166
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• 2023

Objective: Pork belly is a cut of meat with high worldwide demand. However, although the belly is comprised of multiple muscles and fat, unlike the loin muscle, research on their genetic parameters has yet to focus on a representative cut. To use swine breeding, it is necessary to estimate heritability against pork belly traits. Moreover, estimating genetic correlations is needed to identify genetic relationship among the traditional carcass and meat quality traits. This study sought to estimate the heritability of the carcass, belly, and their component traits, as well as the genetic correlations among them, to confirm whether these traits can be improved. Methods: A total of 543 Yorkshire pigs (406 castrated males and 137 females) from 49 sires and 244 dam were used in this study. To estimate genetic parameters, a total of 12 traits such as lean meat production ability, meat quality and pork belly traits were chosen. The heritabilities were estimated by using genome-wide efficient mixed model association software. The statistical model was selected so that farm, carcass weight, sex, and slaughter season were fixed effects. In addition, its genetic parameters were calculated via MTG2 software. Results: The heritability estimates for the 7th belly slice along the whole plate and its components were low to moderate (0.07±0.07 to 0.33±0.07). Moreover, the genetic correlations among the carcass and belly traits were moderate to high (0.28±0.20 to 0.99±0.31). Particularly, the rectus abdominis muscle exhibited a high absolute genetic correlation with the belly and meat quality (0.73±52 to 0.93±0.43). Conclusion: A moderate to high correlation coefficient was obtained based on the genetic parameters. The belly could be genetically improved to contain a larger proportion of muscle regardless of lean meat production ability.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제52권5호
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• pp.349-356
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• 2010

본 연구는 우리나라 중부지역에 소재한 민간 종돈장에서 1998년부터 2008년까지 분만한 요크셔종 26,390복과 랜드레이스종 26,713복의 번식성적을 근거로 산자수와 성비에 대한 유전력과 육종가를 추정하고, 각 모형별로 추정된 육종가를 비교하고자 실시하였다. 본 연구 결과를 요약하면 다음과 같다. 요크셔종과 랜드레이스종의 총산자수에 대한 평균과 표준오차는 각각 $11.35{\pm}0.02$두, $10.97{\pm}0.02$두로 조사되었으며, 생시 생존자돈수에 대한 평균과 표준오차는 각각 $10.04{\pm}0.02$두, $9.98{\pm}0.02$두로 조사되었다. 또한 생시 생존 자돈수 중에서 암컷이 차지하는 비율로 계산한 성비의 평균치는 요크셔종에서 $45.75{\pm}0.11%$, 그리고 랜드레이스종에서 $45.75{\pm}0.11%$로 조사되어 두 품종 모두 암컷의 비율이 수컷의 비율보다 낮게 나타났다. 모델 l을 적용하여 분석한 총산자수에 대한 유전력은 요크셔종과 랜드레이스종에서 각각 $0.243{\pm}0.009$, $0.241{\pm}0.009$로 추정되어 두 품종에서 모두 다른 모델들(모델 2~모델 5)을 적용하여 추정된 유전력 보다 높게 추정되었다. 모델 3, 4, 5를 적용하여 분석한 총산자수에 대한 유전력과 반복력은 요크셔종에서 각각 $0.096{\pm}0.012{\sim}0.103{\pm}0.013$ 및 $0.211{\pm}0.008{\sim}0.215{\pm}0.008$의 범위로 추정되었고, 랜드레이스종에서 각각 $0.108{\pm}0.013{\sim}0.114{\pm}0.013$ 및 $0.210{\pm}0.008{\sim}0.214{\pm}0.008$의 범위로 추정되어 두 품종 모두 모델들 간(모델 3~모델 5)의 유전력과 반복력 추정치는 큰 차이를 보이지 않았다. 모델 1을 적용하여 분석한 생시 생존 자돈수에 대한 유전력은 요크셔종과 랜드레이스종에서 각각 $0.192{\pm}0.009$ 그리고 $0.209{\pm}0.009$로 다른 모델들을 이용하여 분석된 유전력에 비해 높게 추정되었다. 모델 2를 이용하여 분석한 유전력과 반복력은 요크셔종에서 $0.102{\pm}0.012$ 및 $0.170{\pm}0.008$, 랜드레이스종의 경우 $0.091{\pm}0.012$ 및 $0.179{\pm}0.008$로 추정되었고, 모델 3, 4, 5를 이용하여 추정한 유전력과 반복력은 요크셔종에서 $0.096{\pm}0.012{\sim}0.099{\pm}0.012$ 및 $0.188{\pm}0.008{\sim}0.193{\pm}0.008$의 범위로 추정되었으며, 랜드레이스종의 경우 $0.092{\pm}0.012{\sim}0.098{\pm}0.012$ 및 $0.193{\pm}0.008{\sim}0.196{\pm}0.008$의 범위로 추정되어 두 품종 모두 모델 2, 3, 4, 5간의 유전력과 반복력은 큰 차이를 보이지 않았다. 돼지의 산자수와 관련된 유전력은 환경적인 영향을 많이 받는 것으로 알려져 있는데 본 연구에서도 잔차의 분산이 매우 높게 추정되었기 때문에 저도의 유전력과 반복력이 추정되는 결과를 나타내었다. 모델별로 추정된 총산자수와 생시 생존 자돈수에 대한 육종가를 기준으로 각 개체의 순위를 정한 후 이 순위간의 상관을 구하였을 때 두 품종 모두 모델 1과 2는 다른 모델과 정의 상관을 보였지만 모델 3, 4, 5 간의 순위 상관 계수보다 낮은 경향을 나타냈으며, 모델 3, 4, 5 간의 육종가 순위 상관은 0.99 이상의 고도의 정의 상판을 나타내어 모델 3, 4, 5를 이용하여 추정된 개체들의 육종가 순위는 모델 간에 큰 차이를 보이지 않을 것으로 판단된다. 모델 1~모델 6을 적용하여 추정한 성비에 대한 유전력은 요크셔종과 랜드레이스종에서 각각 $0.002{\pm}0.002{\sim}0.003{\pm}0.002$, $0.001{\pm}0.002{\sim}0.003{\pm}0.002$의 범위로 추정되어 어떤 한 모델을 적용 하더라도 0에 가깝게 추정되었다. 따라서 선발을 통해 성비를 조절 하는 것은 불가능하다고 판단된다.

• 유기물자원화
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.91-98
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• 2017

본 연구는 유기성폐자원 (가축분뇨, 음식물류폐기물, 음식물류폐수 등)을 병합 소화하는 시설을 대상으로 적정 설계 기준치를 충족하기 위한 설계 및 운전 기술지침서 마련하고자 현장조사와 정밀모니터링을 실시하였다. 현장조사시 정상적으로 운영 중인 9개의 혐기소화시설과 사육돈 종류에 따른 가축분뇨 발생원 (농가) 14곳을 정밀모니터링 대상으로 선정하였으며 삼성분, 영양성분 (탄수화물, 단백질, 지방), 휘발성지방산, 질소 등에 대한 물리화학적 분석을 실시하였다. 가축분뇨 바이오가스화 시설로 반입되는 유기물의 휘발성고형물 농도는 (Volatile solids, VS) 단독처리시 2.81 %, 음식물류와 병합처리시 5.92 %로 조사되었으며, 유기물분해율은 단독처리 대비 20.5 % 증가된 63.6 %의 제거율을 보였다. 영양물질 결과를 바탕으로 이론적 메탄수율과 실제 현장에서의 메탄수율을 비교한 결과, VS 기준 실제 메탄수율은 이론값 대비 72 %에 해당하는 $0.36Sm^3CH_4/kgVS$로 실측되었다. 농가발생원의 총고형물 농도를 분석한 결과, 자돈 및 이유돈은 5.6 %로 가장 낮았으며 육성돈, 비육돈, 모돈 등은 약 11~13 %로 높은 유기물 함량을 보였다. 또한 가축분뇨에는 모래, 가축털 뭉치 등의 이물질이 존재함으로 혐기소화 과정에서 스크리닝 등의 전처리 과정을 사전에 실시하여야 한다. 음폐수와 가축분뇨의 혼합비율을 달리하여 운전한 연속식 반응기를 통해 병합처리 효과에 따른 적정 혼합비율을 도출하고자 하였다. 연속식 반응기 실험에서 가축분뇨와 음폐수의 혼합비율을 100:0, 80:20, 40:60, 20:80으로 설정하여 진행하였을 때, 60:40~40:60의 범위에서 적정 혐기소화 조건 (100 gTS/L 이하, 알칼리도 1 gCaCO3/L 이상, C/N비 12.0~30.0 등)에 부합하는 실험결과를 도출하였다.

• 한국가축번식학회지
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.325-331
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• 2003

This study was performed to test the cellulose digestibility using the transgenic pigs harboring cellulose degradation gene D (CelD). After delivered offsprings between normal pig and transgenic swine, DNA was isolated from piglets tail for PCR analysis. In first generation, five out of 65 piglets showed CelD positive. Unfortunately, four CelD-positive pigs were died during growing, but one survived pig was used as a transgenic founder to produce F$_1$ descendents. Among 3 F$_1$ transgenic pigs produced, one died and the remaining two pigs were used to test the fiber digest efficiency. An assorted feed was composite of 5％ fiber with other ingredients. The feed of 3 kg per day was provided to the pigs including transgenic founders and littermate controls. The manure quantity was measured daily for a month, and all manures were dried for three days to analysis nitrogen, phosphate and fiber concentrations. The fiber digestion efficiencies of the transgenic F$_1$ pigs showed approximately 10％ higher than those of control pigs. Fiber digestion was not greatly improved in transgenic pigs as it had been expected approximately 30％. Nitrogen concentration of transgenic pig's manure was slowly decreased compare to the control pigs. Because there were only two transgenic pigs tested, a large number of transgenic pigs may be necessary to obtain more reliable data. Breeding of animals to obtain sufficient transgenic pigs subjected for a further study is on progress. Taken together, this study demonstrated successful production of transgenic pigs with increase of cellulose digestibility in the porcine feed.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제47권2호
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• pp.177-186
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• 2005

Xenotransplantation may help to overcome the critical shortage of human tissues and organs for human transplantation, Swine represents an ideal source of such organs owing to their anatomical and physiological similarities to human besides their plentiful supply, However, the use of organs across the species barrier may be associated with the risk of transmission of pathogens, specially porcine endogenous retroviruses (PERVs).• Although most of these potential pathogens could be eliminated by pathogen-free breeding, PERVs are not eliminated by this treatment. PERVs are integrated into the genome of all pigs and produced by normal pig cells and infect human cells. They belong to gamma retroviruses and are of three classes viruses: A, B and C. In the present study, PCR based cloning was performed with chromosomal DNA extracted from pigs from domestic pigs in Korea. Amplified PCR fragments of about 1.5 Kb, covering the partial env gene, were cloned into pCR2.l-TOPO vectors and sequenced. A total of 91 env clones were obtained from domestic pigs, Berkshire, Duroc, Landrace and Yorkshire in Korea. Phylogenetic analysis of these genes revealed the presence of only PERV class A and B in the proportion of 58 % and 42 %, respectively. Among these, 28 clones had the correct open reading frame: 18 clones in class A and 10 clones in class B. Since both these PERV classes are polytropic and have the capacity to infect human cells, our data suggest that proviral PERVs have the potential to generate infectious viruses during or after xenotransplantation in human.