The Chinese Livestock and Poultry Breeding ›› 2023, Vol. 19 ›› Issue (6): 105-112.

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Research Progress on Candidate Genes for Semen Quality in Boars

Wu Yu1, Zhou Di1,*, Chen Kun2, Jiang Gui rong1, Wang Yan1, Yang Rong1, AO Ye1, Fang Hua1, Wang She1   

  1. 1. Guizhou Breeding Livestock and Poultry Germplasm Testing Center, Guiyang, 550018, Guizhou;
    2. The medical genetics department of Guizhou People's Hospital, Guiyang, 550002, Guizhou
  • Received:2023-05-17 Online:2023-06-26 Published:2023-07-26

Abstract: In modern pig farming, semen quality is an important indicator for testing the production performance of breeding boars, including parameters such as sperm density, vitality, morphology, and DNA fragments. Semen quality is influenced by various factors such as the internal and external environment of male animals, and there are certain differences among pig populations in different regions. At present,many problems, such as large errors, long cycles, and low efficiency in evaluating the quality of boar semen through conventional methods, seriously restrict the development of the pig industry. In order to further analyze the mechanism of spermatogenesis of local pigs and improve their semen quality, weconducted in-depth research from the perspective of molecular genetics. In this article, the research progress of AKAP3, HSF-1, WIP1, SPATA6, and MTHFR genes in the semen quality of local pigs was reviewed, which provides reference materials for the subsequent breeding of high-quality boars.

Key words: Breeding boar, Semen, Genetic mechanisms, Candidate genes, Reproductive breeding

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