Circadian Genes and Economic Traits in Livestock Animals

Authors : Esra Duman, Özge Özmen

Pages : 77-79

Doi:10.46897/livestockstudies.1416489

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Publication Date : 2023-12-31

Article Type : Other

Abstract :Circadian rhythms are oscillators of endogenous autonomic activity in all living organisms and regulate economic traits such as reproduction, milk characteristics and growth performance in farm animals. These rhythms are directly or indirectly controlled by the circadian clock in a 24-hour cycle. It has evolved as an adaptive system for living organisms in a cyclical natural environment. A regular circadian rhythm can be associated with good health, well-being, strong immunity, and high economic characteristics. The interaction between circadian rhythmicity and the physiology of farm animals is becoming an important focus of animal science. Understanding the circadian genes (CLOCK, BMAL, PER1, PER2, CRY1, CRY2) and actions regulating circadian oscillation in farm animals is important to improve management and increase economic traits. The study aimed to summarise the research on the effects of circadian rhythm genes on productivity and to highlight the importance of this topic
Keywords : circadian rhythm, circadian genes, livestock