Отдел "Генетика, развъждане и репродукция"

Публикации с автор и съавтор доц. д-р Милена Божилова - Сакова

  1. Ivanova, T., Stoykova-Grigorova, R., Bozhilova-Sakova, M.., Ignatova, M., & Dimitrova, I. (2021). Genetic basis of seasonal reproduction in sheep. Journal of Mountain Agriculture on the Balkans, 24(3), 40–59.
  2. Ivanova, T., Stoykova-Grigorova, R., Bozhilova-Sakova, M.., Ignatova, M., Dimitrova, I., & Koutev, V. (2021). Phenotypic and genetic characteristics of fecundity in sheep. Bulgarian Journal of Agricultural Science, 27(5), 1002–1008.
  3. Stoykova-Grigorova, R., Bozhilova-Sakova, M.., Ivanova, T., Ignatova, M., & Dimitrova, I. (2022). Milk production in sheep: Genetic basis and phenotype characteristics. Bulgarian Journal of Animal Husbandry, 59(2), 23–33.
  4. Bozhilova-Sakova, M.., & Dimitrova, I. (2022). Genetic polymorphism of the melatonin receptor (MTNR1A) gene in populations of fine-fleece sheep breeds in Bulgaria. Bulgarian Journal of Animal Husbandry, 59(3), 16–20.
  5. Dimitrova, I., Bozhilova-Sakova, M.., Iliev, M., & Teneva, A. (2022). Genetic variation of CAST gene in local Karnobat and Karnobat merino sheep breeds. BIO Web of Conferences, 42, 01029, 1–6.
  6. Viryanski, D., Bozhilova-Sakova, M.., Teneva, A., Todorovska, E., Dimitrova, I., & Georgiev, K. (2022). Identification of 11 microsatellite markers in Bulgarian Rhodope cattle breed. Biotechnology & Biotechnological Equipment, 11(1), 57–62.
  7. Dimitrova, I., Bozhilova-Sakova, M.., & Stancheva, N. (2022). Polymorphism identification of FABP3 gene in sheep of Bulgarian dairy synthetic population. Scientific Papers. Series D. Animal Science, 65(1), 46–51.
  8. Bozhilova-Sakova, M.., Dimitrova, I., Stancheva, N., Ignatova, M., & Ivanova, T. (2022). 35-bp deletion in ABCG2 gene: Mini-review and report on two herds of Bulgarian dairy synthetic population sheep breed. Biotechnology & Biotechnological Equipment, 36(1), 717–723.
  9. Bozhilova-Sakova, M.., Dimitrova, I., Stancheva, N., Nenova, R., Tzonev, T., & Ignatova, M. (2023). PCR-RFLP assay for genotyping of three different regions of the BMP15 gene in sheep from the Bulgarian dairy synthetic population. Bulgarian Journal of Animal Husbandry, 60(2), 29–35.
  10. Bozhilova-Sakova, M.., Viryanski, D., Teneva, A., Koynarski, T., Todorovska, E., & Dimitrova, I. (2023). Genetic diversity analysis of the Rhodope shorthorn cattle breed based on SSR markers. Bulgarian Journal of Agricultural Science, 29(6), 1143–1148.
  11. Stancheva, N., Dimitrova, I., Bozhilova-Sakova, M.., Nenova, R., & Tzonev, T. (2023). Association of FABP3 gene polymorphism with litter size in ewes from the Bulgarian dairy synthetic population. Scientific Papers. Series D. Animal Science, 66(1), 52–57.
  12. Bozhilova-Sakova, M.., Viryanski, D., Ignatova, M., & Dimitrova, I. (2023). Polymorphism of MC4R gene in New Zealand White and Californian rabbit breeds. Bulgarian Journal of Agricultural Science, 29(3), 531–535.
  13. Stoykova-Grigorova, R., Stefanova, K., & Bozhilova-Sakova, M.. (2023). Genetic variability in myostatin (MSTN) and ryanodine (RYR1) receptor genes in crossbred pigs Youna × Pietrain. Bulgarian Journal of Agricultural Science, 29(2), 378–383.
  14. Nenova, R., Dimitrova, I., Stancheva, N., Bozhilova-Sakova, M.., Tzonev, T., & Minkova, T. (2023). Genetic markers associated to improving prolificacy of sheep: A review. Bulgarian Journal of Agricultural Science, 29(2), 371–377.
  15. Safaa, H. M., Helal, M., Yasser, S., Raafat, Z., Ayman, H., Mostafa, H., Bozhilova-Sakova, M.., & Elsayed, D. A. A. (2024). Genome-wide in silico analysis of microsatellite loci in rabbits. Animals, 14(24), 3659, 1–14.
  16. Dimitrova, I., Stancheva, N., Bozhilova-Sakova, M.., & Tzonev, T. (2024). Effect of genotypic variation in the FABP3 gene on milk productivity and fertility in Awassi ewes. Bulgarian Journal of Agricultural Science, 30(Suppl. 1), 47–52.
  17. Dimitrova, I., Stancheva, N., Bozhilova-Sakova, M.., & Tzonev, T. (2024). Polymorphism in SNP G1 of the GDF9 gene associated with reproductive traits in Bulgarian dairy sheep. Biotechnology & Biotechnological Equipment, 38(1), 2399939, 1–8.
  18. Stancheva, N., Dimitrova, I., Bozhilova-Sakova, M.., & Tzonev, T. (2024). Association of FABP3 gene polymorphism with milk production in ewes from the Bulgarian dairy synthetic population. Scientific Papers. Series D. Animal Science, 67(1), 74–79.
  19. Ivanova, T., Stoykova-Grigorova, R., Bozhilova-Sakova, M.., & Gencheva, D. (2024). Heritability of some productive traits in animals from Ile de France sheep breed. Bulgarian Journal of Agricultural Science, 30(2), 352–355.
  20. Helal, M., Sameh, J., Gharib, S., Merghany, R. M., Bozhilova-Sakova, M.., & Ragab, M. (2024). Candidate genes associated with reproductive traits in rabbits. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 56(2), 94.
  21. Viryanski, D., Bozhilova-Sakova, M.., Ignatova, M., Dimitrova, I., & Helal, M. (2024). PCR-RFLP analysis of PGAM2 gene in two rabbit breeds. Bulgarian Journal of Agricultural Science, 30(3), 523–526.
  22. Bozhilova-Sakova, M.., Viryanski, D., Dimitrova, I., & Ignatova, M. (2024). Genotyping of progesterone receptor gene in two rabbit breeds using PCR-RFLP assay. Bulgarian Journal of Agricultural Science, 30(6), 1102–1105.
  23. Viryanski, D., Stoykova-Grigorova, R., Bozhilova-Sakova, M.., Todorova, M., & Petrov, D. (2024). Effect of Yucca and probiotic supplements on ammonia levels in rabbit farms. Bulgarian Journal of Animal Husbandry, 61(4), 17–25.
  24. Viryanski, D., & Bozhilova-Sakova, M.. (2025). Effect of a solar-powered heating system on growth performance in weaned rabbits during winter rearing. Tradition and Modernity in Veterinary Medicine, 10(2), 42–50.
  25. Bozhilova-Sakova, M.., Viryanski, D., & Todorova, M. (2025). Association of PGAM2 gene polymorphism with growth and morphometric traits in Californian rabbits. Journal of Mountain Agriculture on the Balkans, 28(6), 53–66.
  26. Viryanski, D., & Bozhilova-Sakova, M.. (2025). Application of ventilation and air conditioning equipment in a rabbit farm to reduce ammonia levels and regulate microclimate conditions. Journal of Mountain Agriculture on the Balkans, 8(6), 67–80.
  27. Stancheva N., Dimitrova I., Bozhilova-Sakova M. 2025. Polymorphism DETECTION in MTNR1A gene and association with litter size in Awassi sheep. Scientific Papers. Series D. Animal Science, Vol. LXVIII, Issue 2, ISSN 2285-5750, Scientific Papers. Series D. Animal Science. Vol. LXVIII, No. 2: 36-41.
  28. Dimitrova, I., Stancheva, N., Bozhilova-Sakova, M.., Tzonev, T., Nenova, R. 2025. Polymorphism in SNP G1 of the GDF9 gene in rams from two Bulgarian sheep breeds. Scientific Papers. Series D. Animal Science, Vol. LXVIII, Issue 2, ISSN 2285-5750, Vol. LXVIII, No. 2: 17-22.
  29. Stancheva N., Dimitrova I., Bozhilova-Sakova M. 2025, Effect of ABCG2 gene polymorphism on milk productivity in Awassi ewes. Scientific Papers. Series D. Animal Science, Vol. LXVIII, Issue 1, ISSN 2285-5750, 57-62.
  30. Bozhilova-Sakova M., Dimitrova I., Stancheva N. 2025, Investigating C.260G>A mutation in the growth differentiation factor 9 gene in Breznik, Black-Headed Pleven and Bulgarian dairy synthetic population sheep breeds. Scientific Papers. Series D. Animal Science, Vol. LXVIII, Issue 1, ISSN 2285-5750, 31-35. ISSN 2285-5750
  31. Dimitrоv, G. & Bоzhilоvа-Sаkоvа, M. (2025). Fоrаgе crоps аnd thеir аpplicаtiоn in livеstоck breeding. Bulgarian Journal of Animal Husbandry, 62(4), 37-48
  32. Bozhilova-Sakova, M.., Viryanski, D., Ignatova, M., Dimitrova, I. & Helal, M. (2025). Effect of the MC4R genepolymorphism on the body weight in New Zealand White rabbits. Bulg. J. Agric. Sci., 31(4), 795–799.
  33. Dimitrova, I., Stancheva, N., Genova, K., Yordanova, Y.I., Penchev, P., Nenova, R., & Bozhilova-Sakova, M.. (2025). Water buffalo: origins and genetic diversity associated with economically important traits – a review. Tradition and Modernity in Veterinary Medicine, Online First, published September 20, 2025. e-ISSN 2534-9341.
  34. Dimov, D., Kostova, M., Vuchkov, A., Dimitrova, I., Kalaydzhiev, G., Staykova, G., Iliev, M., & Bozhilova-Sakova, M.. (2025). Genetic polymorphisms in agouti signaling protein (ASIP) and melanocortin 1 receptor (MC1R) genes and their association with coat color in native Bulgarian sheep breeds. Small Ruminant Research, 249, 107517.