TABLE 1.
Characteristics of samples used for methylation analysis.
| Herd | Breed | Birth date (Years) | Age (years) | Independent samples | Repeat samples | Calves | Total samples | Sequencing depth (mean ± SD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herd A | Droughtmaster | 2001 to 2019 | 0.35–15.7 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 31 | 18.5 ± 7.2 |
| Herd B | Brahman | 2011 to 2013 | 5.30 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4.75 |
| Herd C | Tropical Composite | 2016 and 2017 | 1.75–2.35 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22.8 ± 4.9 |
| Herd D | Droughtmaster | 2015 and 2016 | 2.00–3.13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11.3 ± 2.5 |
| Herd E | Brahman | 2016 and 2020 | 0.83–3.64 | 5 | 14 | 7 | 26 | 20.2 ± 9.9 |
| - | - | - | Total | 41 | 18 | 7 | 66 | - |