• 한국축산시설환경학회지
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.149-154
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• 2013

This study was conducted to investigate the expression of harmful social behaviours in breeding pigs. Totally 64 pure breed pigs were assigned to determine the effect of breed (Yorkshire and Duroc) and sex (male and female) on the expression of each harmful social behaviours at the GGP level commercial breeding farm. Sucking, bothering, fighting and pushing behaviour were selected the notable harmful social behaviour. The most prevailing and the highest proportion of time spent in harmful social behaviours were bothering and sucking, respectively. Total frequency of bothering and fighting were more in Duroc than Yorkshire. Yorkshire had more proportion of time spent in sucking whereas fighting was more in Duroc. According to sex, female pigs had more frequency of sucking and pushing whereas fighting was significantly more in male pigs. The female pigs showed more time spent in sucking whereas bothering and fighting was more in male pigs.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제27권7호
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• pp.1019-1025
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• 2014

This study was conducted to observe the effects of crossbreeding and gender on the carcass traits and meat quality of Korean Native Black Pig (KNP) and $KNP{\times}Duroc$ crossbred ($KNP{\times}D$). A total of 50 pigs comprising seven KNP barrows, eight KNP gilts, twenty $KNP{\times}D$ barrows and fifteen $KNP{\times}D$ gilts were used in this study. Animals were reared in the same housing condition with same feed diet for six months prior to slaughter. After an overnight chilling, the carcasses were graded, and samples of Musculus longissimus dorsi were obtained for meat quality analysis. The slaughter and carcass weights and dressing percentage of $KNP{\times}D$ were higher (p<0.001) than those of KNP. The slaughter and carcass weights and backfat thickness of barrows were higher (p<0.01) than those of gilts. There were no significant difference in carcass conformation and quality grade between KNP and $KNP{\times}D$ as well as barrow and gilt. Fat content of $KNP{\times}D$ was higher (p<0.001) than that of KNP. Fat content of barrow was higher (p<0.001) than that of gilt. There was interaction between crossbreeding and gender on the fat content. KNP gilt showed higher fat content than KNP barrow whereas $KNP{\times}D$ barrow showed higher fat content than $KNP{\times}D$ gilt. Lightness, redness, yellowness, chroma and hue angle values and color preference of meat of $KNP{\times}D$ were lower (p<0.001) than those of KNP. Redness, yellowness and chroma values of meat of barrow were lower (p<0.05) than those of gilt. It is concluded that crossbreeding KNP with Duroc increases carcass productivity and meat fat but decreases meat color values and preference. Crossbreeding of KNP with Duroc produces a better fat deposition in meat of barrows than in gilts.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제45권6호
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• pp.911-916
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• 2003

돼지 Duroc 품종의 mitochondria DNA D-loop전체 유전자를 증폭하기 위하여 많은 동물에서 고도로 상동성이 높은 tRNA-Pro와 tRNA-Phe 염기서열 일부를 이용하여 oligonucleotide primer를 제작하였다. 그 결과 Duroc 품종의 D-loop 전체 유전자는 1,145 base pairs 였으며, 그 중간위치에 10bp의 Sus Scrofa-specific sequence (TACACGTGCG)가 10개 존재하고 있었다. 돌연변이 검출을 위하여 가장 변이가 심한 지역을 primer 제작하여 345 bp의 DNA 단편을 증폭하였으며, Single Stranded Conformation Polymorphism(SSCP) 분석은 8% polyacrylamide gel에서 200 V, 16시간 전기영동하여 ethidium bromide (EtBr)로 10분간 염색하여 UV image analyzer로 관찰하였다. 그 결과 두 개의 서로 다른 밴드유형을 관찰하였으며, 21개 부위에서 염기서열 변이가 관찰되었다. 이러한 결과는 유전적 다양성 변이를 검출하는데 SSCP 분석이 유용한 도구라고 사료된다.

• 한국수정란이식학회지
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.281-285
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• 2016

Cluster-of-differentiation antigen 9 (CD9) gene expressed in the male germ line stem cells is crucial for sperm-egg fusion, and was therefore selected as a candidate gene to investigate Duroc boar semen motility and kinematic characteristics. This study was performed to investigatetheir association with semen motility and kinematic characteristics. DNA samples from 96 Duroc pigs with records of sperm motility and kinematic characteristics [Total motile spermatozoa (MOT, $82.27{\pm}5.58$), Curvilinear velocity(VCL, $68.37{\pm}14.58$), Straight-line velocity(VSL, $29.06{\pm}6.58$), the ratio between VSL and VCL(LIN, $47.36{\pm}8.42$), Amplitude of Lateral Head displacement(ALH, $2.88{\pm}0.70$)] were used in present study. A single nucleotide polymorphism (g.358A>T) in intron 6 was associated with MOT, VCL, VAP and ALH in Duroc population (p<0.05). Therefore, we suggest that the porcine CD9 may be used as a molecular marker for Duroc boar semen quality, although its functional effect was not clear yet. These results will improve the understanding of the functions of the CD9 in spermatogenesis within the reproductive tracts, and will shed light on CD9 as a candidate gene in the selection of good sperm quality boars.

• 한국수정란이식학회지
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.215-219
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• 2016

Value of excellent breeding animals is important in livestock industry, but their economic life time is limited. And, many countries have been trying procuration of genetic resource in good animals. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine embryo production and to test efficiency of embryo transfer via non-surgical artificial insemination (AI) in different breed of superior sows. A total of 17 sows were used in this experiment (Duroc, n=10; Landrace, n=4; Yorkshire, n=3). The sows were artificially inseminated by semen of same breed boars. After 4 or 5 days following the AI, the embryos were obtained from the sows and then transferred to Landrace and Yorkshire recipients (n=3, respectively) by non-surgical method. The corpora lutea tended to be increased in Yorkshire and Landrace than Duroc(28 and 26 vs. 17, respectively). The recovery of embryo was 78.8% in Landrace, 65.4% in Duroc and 51.4% in Yorkshire. Duroc showed lower morulaes and early blastocyst embryos than 2, 4, 8 and 16 cell. The morula in Yorkshire was higher (P<0.05) than that of Duroc (4.7 vs. 3.4). Similarly, the morulaes and early blastocyst embryos presented greater (P<0.05) in Landrace compared with other breed sows. The recipient sows were pregnant in a Landrace only. This reason may be due to little embryos inserted in the recipients. In addition, pregnancy results were limited because of the little sows. In conclusion, ovulated ovum in sows can be affected by different breed. Also, further study needed pregnant test by using the many embryo in each breed.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제57권9호
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• pp.31.1-31.11
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• 2015

Background: This study was conducted to investigate the potential association of variation in the insulin-like growth factor binding protein 2 (IGFBP2) gene with growth, carcass and meat quality traits in pigs. IGFBP2 is a member of the insulin-like growth factor binding protein family that is involved in regulating growth, and it maps to a region of pig chromosome 15 containing significant quantitative trait loci that affect economically important trait phenotypes. Results: An IGFBP2 polymorphism was identified in the Michigan State University (MSU) Duroc ${\times}$ Pietrain $F_2$ resource population (n = 408), and pigs were genotyped by MspI PCR-RFLP. Subsequently, a Duroc pig population from the National Swine Registry, USA, (n = 326) was genotyped using an Illumina Golden Gate assay. The IGFBP2 genotypic frequencies among the MSU resource population pigs were 3.43, 47.06 and 49.51 % for the AA, AB and BB genotypes, respectively. The genotypic frequencies for the Duroc pigs were 9.82, 47.85, and 42.33 % for the AA, AB and BB genotypes, respectively. Genotype effects (P < 0.05) were found in the MSU resource population for backfat thickness at $10^{th}$ rib and last rib as determined by ultrasound at 10, 13, 16 and 19 weeks of age, ADG from 10 to 22 weeks of age, and age to reach 105 kg. A genotype effect (P < 0.05) was also found for off test Longissimus muscle area in the Duroc population. Significant effects of IGFBP2 genotype (P < 0.05) were found for drip loss, 24 h postmortem pH, pH decline from 45 min to 24 h postmortem, subjective color score, CIE $L^*$ and $b^*$, Warner-Bratzler shear force, and sensory panel scores for juiciness, tenderness, connective tissue and overall tenderness in MSU resource population pigs. Genotype effects (P < 0.05) were found for 45-min pH, CIE $L^*$ and color score in the Duroc population. Conclusions: Results of this study revealed associations of the IGFBP2 genotypes with growth, carcass and meat quality traits in pigs. The results indicate IGFBP2 as a potential candidate gene for growth rate, backfat thickness, loin muscle area and some pork quality traits.

• 한국축산시설환경학회지
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.13-20
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• 2006

품종과 성 및 체중이 검정돈의 행동특성에 미치는 영향을 분석하기 위하여 공인 종돈능력 검정소에서 검정중인 Duroc, Landrace, Yorkshire 및 Berkshire 등 4개 품종 32두의 행동패턴을 녹화한 자료의 비디오 분석을 실시하였다. 또한 4개 품종 8,477두를 대상으로 돼지의 주요 경제형질인 일당증체량, 90kg 도달일령 및 사료요구율에 영향을 미치는 품종 및 성의 효과를 추정하였다. 검정돈의 품종에 따른 행동특성의 차이는 Berkshire 종이 앞으로 엎드린 자세와 앉은 자세로 보낸 시간의 비율이 상대적으로 낮고 걷는 동작, 물을 마시는 동작 및 사료를 먹는 동작으로 보내는 시간의 비율이 다른 품종에 비하여 상대적으로 높게 나타났다. 성에 따라서는 수퇘지가 서있는 자세로 보낸 시간과 사회성 행동으로 보낸 시간 비율이 높게 나타났다. 체중에 따라서는 60kg 이상의 체중에서 30kg 이하의 돼지에 비하여 앞으로 엎드린 자세로 보낸 시간의 비율이 낮았으며, 서있는 시간의 비율이 높게 나타났다. 그러나 그 외의 행동과 동작으로 보낸 시간의 비율은 차이가 없었다. 검정돈의 모든 형질에서 품종 간에 뚜렷한 차이를 나타내었으며, 일당증체량은 Duroc 종이 가장 우수하였고, 90kg 도달일령은 Berkshire 종이 가장 불량하였다. 사료요구율은 Duroc 종이 가장 우수하였고 Yorkshire 종과 Berkshire 종이 불량하였다. 검정돈의 각 형질에 대한 성별에 따른 차이를 보면 일당증체량은 수퇘지가 양호하였고 90kg 도달일령은 차이가 없었으며, 사료 요구율은 수퇘지가 우수하였다. 결론적으로 각각의 행동이나 동작으로 보낸 시간의 비율이 품종과 성 및 체중에 따라 차이가 있음을 알 수 있는데, 이는 품종과 성 및 성장단계에 따라 돼지가 가지는 특유의 행동패턴을 나타낸 것으로 판단된다. 돼지의 품종과 성 및 성장단계에 따라 나타나는 특유의 행동특성과 생산성, 취급, 관리와의 연계에 대한 진전된 연구가 필요한 것으로 사료된다.

• Reproductive and Developmental Biology
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• 제35권3호
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• pp.385-390
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• 2011

The purpose of this study was undertaken to evaluate of cryopreservation efficiency in ${\alpha}$ 1,3-galactosyltransferase knock-out(GalT KO) cloned miniature pig sperm. To compare ability of frozen-thawed sperm characteristics, three different pig strains (GalT KO) cloned miniature pig, PWG miniature pig and Duroc were used. The ejaculated semen from the three pig species was diluted with same volume extender and added to LEY solution for freezing. The diluted semen was placed in 0.5 ml straws, and freezing was initiated by exposing the straws to liquid nitrogen ($LN_2$) vapours for 10 min before placing them into $LN_2$ for cryopreservation. After thawing, the sperm ability were assessed for viability (SYBR-14/PI staining), abnormality (Rose Bengal staining), and acrosome status (intactness, intensity and capacitation) (chlorotetracycline, CTC staining). The viability of frozen-thawed GalT KO pig sperm had no significant difference as compared with Duroc and PWG miniature pig sperm. However, The CTC pattern of frozen-thawed GalT KO cloned miniature pig spermatozoa showed significantly lower rates in F pattern and AR pattern (p<0.05) and significantly higher rates in B pattern than Duroc and PWG miniature pig (p<0.05). The abnormality of GalT KO cloned miniature pig sperm was significantly lower as compared to Duroc and PWG miniature pig sperm (p<0.05). In conclusion, GalT KO cloned miniature pig semen can be cryopreserved successfully and used for artificial insemination reasonably.

• 한국수정란이식학회지
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.273-280
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• 2006

본 연구는 후보 유전자의 경제형질에 미치는 염기 변이 효과를 검증하기 위해 국내에서 사육된 듀록 품종 96두와 한국 재래 돼지 86두를 활용하였다. 검증에 활용된 4개의 후보 유전자는 MC4R, PA-KAG3, FABP3 그리고 ESR 유전자였다. 각 후보 유전자들의 유전자형 분석 결과 두 집단 간에 유전적 특성의 차이가 분명히 나타나고 있음을 확인하였다. MC4R 유전자의 A 대립 유전자는 두 집단 모두에서 성장 형질과의 유의한 연관성이 검출되었고, 듀록 품종에서는 등지방 두께와도 관련이 있음을 확인하였다. PAKAG3 유전자의 B 대립 유전자는 듀록 품종의 등지방 두께와 재래 돼지 집단의 성장형질에서 유의성이 검출되었다. FABP3 유전자의 A 대립 유전자는 듀록 품종에서 등지방 두께, 재래 돼지 집단에서 성장 형질과의 연관성이 유의한 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구를 통해 얻어진 결과는 추가적인 분석을 통하여 선발 지수식에 적용을 한다면 우수한 개체를 선발하는데 있어 정확도를 높이는데 유용하게 활용될 것으로 사료되며 국내의 재래 품종들에 대한 유전 자원 보존과 개량을 위한 기초 자료로 유용하게 활용될 것으로 기대된다.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제54권5호
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• pp.337-340
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• 2012

돼지에서 농장간 유전적 연결성은 다른 농장간 추정 육종가의 비교를 위해 매우 중요한 지표이다. 본 연구에서는 유전적 연결고리가 존재하는 6개의 두록 농장에서 수집된 24,971두의 90 kg 도달 일령에 대한 검정자료 및 456,697두의 혈통정보를 이용하였으며, 농장간 연결성은 연결율 수식에 의해 계산하였다. 분석 결과, 두록 농장간 교류를 위하여 총 8두에서 생산된 정액이 사용된 것으로 나타났다. A 농장은 8두의 종돈을 통하여 나머지 5개 농장과 모두 종돈 교류가 이루어졌으며, B-E 농장의 경우 F 농장을 제외한 나머지 4개 농장과의 종돈 교류가 있었으며, F 농장은 오직 A농장과 혈연적인 연결이 존재하는 것으로 나타났다. 그러나 F 농장은 A농장과의 연결을 통하여 나머지 다른 농장과 연결성을 갖게 되어 두록 6개 농장간 연결성이 존재하는 것으로 나타났다. 또한 농장간 연결율이 가장 높은 값은 A농장과 C 농장간의 91.7%로 6개의 두록 농장 중 농장간 연결율이 가장 높았으며, 반대로 D농장과 F 농장에서 65.1%로 가장 낮은 연결율을 나타냈다. 국내 6개 두록 종돈장간 연결율은 65% 이상으로 고도의 유전적 연결성이 존재하는 것으로 나타나 단일 집단의 개념에서 유전평가가 가능하며, 이를 이용하여 농장내외 개체간 상대적 비교를 통해 우수 종축을 선발할 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.