Projects

GENETIC AND GENOMIC APPROACHES TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY OF SWINE PRODUCTION AND PRODUCT QUALITY Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 412091

JOINT ANALYSIS OF A QTL REGION ON PIG CHROMOSOME 2 AFFECTING PORK TENDERNESS Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 411456

ASSOCIATION OF IMPRINTED GENES WITH REPRODUCTIVE EFFICIENCY IN SWINE Reimbursable (R)   Accession Number: 409456

PORCINE AND BOVINE GENOME ANNOTATION AND QTL DISSECTION Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 411910

DEVELOPMENT OF A LARGE NUMBER OF SNP MARKERS TO ENHANCE GENETIC SELECTION AND IDENTIFY GENES AFFECTING PRODUCTION AND HEALTH TRAITS IN SWINE Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 414546

Publications

Characterization and linkage mapping of 15 porcine STS markers to fine-map chromosomal regions associated with hernia inguinalis/scrotalis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Germerodt, M., Beuermann, C., Rohrer, G.A., Snelling, W.M., Brenig, B., Knorr, C. 2008. Characterization and linkage mapping of 15 porcine STS markers to fine-map chromosomal regions associated with hernia inguinalis/scrotalis. Animal Genetics 39:671-672.

High throughput SNP discovery and validation in the pig: towards the development of a high density swine SNP chip - (Abstract)

Ramos, A.M., Crooijmans, R.P., Fonseca, A., Kerstens, H., Bendixen, C., Hedegaard, J., Rohrer, G.A., Smith, T.P., Van Tassell, C.P., Taylor, J.F., Rothschild, M., Nonneman, D.J., Beever, J., Archibald, A., Schook, L., Groenen, M.A. 2008. High throughput SNP discovery and validation in the pig: towards the development of a high density swine SNP chip. Proc., 2nd European Conference on Pig Genomics, June 4-5, 2008, Ljubljana, Slovenia. Poster #2234.

Approaching porcine hernia inguinalis/scrotalis - (Abstract)

Germerodt, M., Beuermann, C., Beck, J., Schuetz, E., Rohrer, G.A., Brenig, B., Knorr, C. 2008. Approaching porcine hernia inguinalis/scrotalis. Proc., 2nd European Conf. on Pig Genomics, June 4-5, 2008, Ljubljana, Slovenia. ISBN ID: 978-961-6379-12-0, Pg. 49.

Genetic variation in the mannosidase 2B2 gene and its association with ovulation rate in pigs. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Campbell, E.M., Nonneman, D.J., Kuehn, L.A., Rohrer, G.A. 2008. Genetic variation in the mannosidase 2B2 gene and its association with ovulation rate in pigs. Animal Genetics. 39:515-519.

Estimates of genetic parameters for kyphosis in two crossbred swine populations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Holl, J.W., Rohrer, G.A., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2008. Estimates of genetic parameters for kyphosis in two crossbred swine populations. Journal of Animal Science. 86:1765-1769.

Identification of SNPs and INDELS in swine transcribed sequences using short oligonucleotide microarrays - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bischoff, S.R., Tsai, S., Hardison, N.E., York, A.M., Freking, B.A., Nonneman, D.J., Rohrer, G.A., Piedrahita, J.A. 2008. Identification of SNPs and INDELS in swine transcribed sequences using short oligonucleotide microarrays. Biomed Central (BMC) Genomics 9:252.

Association analysis of candidate SNPs on reproductive traits in swine - (Abstract)

Rempel, L.A., Holl, J.W., Rohrer, G.A. 2008. Association analysis of candidate SNPs on reproductive traits in swine. Journal of Animal Science 86(E-Suppl. 2):209. (Abstract W51)

Update on genetic markers for pork quality - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Rohrer, G.A., Holl, J.W., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Nonneman, D.J., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2007. Update on genetic markers for pork quality. Conference Proc., National Swine Improvement Federation Conference & Ann. Mtg., Dec. 5-7, 2007. Kansas City, MO, NSIF Volume 32, www.nsif.com

Genetic parameters for kyphosis in pork carcasses - (Abstract)

Holl, J.W., Rohrer, G.A., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2008. Genetic parameters for kyphosis in pork carcasses [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 86(E-Suppl. 3):48. Abstract #32.

Genetic relationships among temperament score, weight, and backfat measurements in pigs - (Abstract)

Holl, J.W., Rohrer, G.A., Brown Brandl, T.M. 2008. Genetic relationships among temperament score, weight, and backfat measurements in pigs [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 86(E-Suppl. 3):47. Abstract #31.

Evidence of Allelic Suppression for Transcripts Expressed in Day 30 Pig Embryos by SNP Genotyping - (Abstract)

Freking, B.A., Nonneman, D.J., Rohrer, G.A., Bischoff, S.R., Tsai, S., Piedrahita, J.A. 2008. Evidence of allelic suppression for transcripts expressed in day 30 pig embryos by SNP genotyping [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 86(E-Suppl. 3):51. Abstract #44.

Integrating the USMARC genetic map for the pig with the pig physical map - (Abstract)

Wiedmann, R.T., Freking, B.A., Nonneman, D.J., Snelling, W.M., Keele, J.W., Harhay, G.P., Rohrer, G.A. Integrating the USMARC genetic map for the pig with the pig physical map. 2008. Annual International Plant & Animal Genome Conference. Poster No. P565, pg 259.

A high utility integrated map of the pig genome - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Humphary, S.J., Scott, C.E., Clark, R., Marron, B., Bender, C., Camm, N., Davis, J., Jenks, A., Noon, A., Patel, M., Sehra, H., Yang, F., Rogatcheva, M.B., Milan, D., Chardon, P., Rohrer, G.A., Nonneman, D.J., De Jong, P., Meyers, S.N., Archibald, A., Beever, J.E., Schook, L.B., Rogers, J. 2007. A high utility integrated map of the pig genome. Genome Biology. 8:R139.

Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms for Pig Identification and Parentage Exclusion - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rohrer, G.A., Freking, B.A., Nonneman, D.J. 2007. Single nucleotide polymorphisms for pig identification and parentage exclusion. Animal Genetics. 38:253-258.

Detection of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms Associated with Ultrasonic Backfat Depth in a Segregating Meishan x White Composite Population - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kuehn, L.A., Rohrer, G.A., Nonneman, D.J., Thallman, R.M., Leymaster, K.A. 2007. Detection of single nucleotide polymorphisms associated with ultrasonic backfat depth in a segregating Meishan x White Composite population. Journal of Animal Science. 85:1111-1119.

Detection of transcriptional difference of porcine imprinted genes using different microarray platforms - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Tsai, S., Mir, B., Martin, A.C., Estrada, J.L., Bischoff, S.R., Hsieh, W., Cassady, J.P., Freking, B.A., Nonneman, D.J., Rohrer, G.A., Piedrahita, J. 2006. Detection of transcriptional difference of porcine imprinted genes using different microarray platforms. (BMC) Genomics. 7:328.

Sequencing the Pig Genome Using a Mapped BAC by BAC Approach - (Abstract)

Humphray, S.J., Scott, C., Clark, R., Marron, B., Plumb, R., Bender, C., Camm, N., Davis, J., Jenks, A., Noon, A., Patel, M., Sehra, H., Rogatcheva, M., Milan, D., Chardon, P., Rohrer, G.A., Nonneman, D.J., De Jong, P., Meyers, S., Archibald, A., Beever, J., Schook, L., Rogers, J. 2007. Sequencing the pig genome using a mapped BAC by BAC approach. Plant and Animal Genome Conference Proceedings. Abstract P34, p. 110.

Logistic regression analysis to predict weaning-to-estrous interval in first-litter gilts - (Abstract)

Wang, Y., Wise, T.H., Rohrer, G.A., Hanford, K.J., Van Vleck, L.D. 2007. Logistic regression analysis to predict weaning-to-estrous interval in first-litter gilts [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 85 (Supplement 2):62. (Abstract #46)

An updated USMARC genetic map for the pig integrated with the pig physical map - (Abstract)

Rohrer, G.A., Snelling, W.M., Freking, B.A., Nonneman, D.J., Harhay, G.P., Keele, J.W. 2007. An updated USMARC genetic map for the pig integrated with the pig physical map [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome XV Conference. Poster No. W421.

Fine-mapping QTL for nipple number in the pig - (Abstract)

Nonneman, D.J., Kuehn, L.A., Rohrer, G.A. 2007. Fine-mapping QTL for nipple number in the pig [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome XV Conference. Poster No. P579.

LINKAGE AND RH MAPPING OF 10 GENES TO A QTL REGION FOR FATNESS AND MUSCLING TRAITS ON PIG CHROMOSOME X - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cepica, S., Masopust, M., Knoll, A., Bartenschlager, H., Yerle, M., Rohrer, G.A., Gelderman, H. 2006. Linkage and RH mapping of 10 genes to a QTL region for fatness and muscling traits on pig chromosome X. Animal Genetics. 37:603-604.

Characterization of the aldo-keto reductase 1C gene cluster on pig chromosome 10: possible associations with reproductive traits - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nonneman, D.J., Wise, T.H., Ford, J.J., Kuehn, L.A., Rohrer, G.A. 2006. Characterization of the aldo-keto reductase 1C gene cluster on pig chromosome 10: possible associations with reproductive traits. Biomed Central (BMC) Veterinary Research. 2:28. 2006.

A LINEAR MIXED MODEL APPROACH TO IDENTIFYING EXPRESSED SINGLE FEATURE POLYMORPHISMS - (Abstract)

Bischoff, S.R., Tsai, S., Freking, B.A., Nonneman, D.J., Rohrer, G.A., Piedrahita, J.A. 2006. A linear mixed model approach to identifying expressed single feature polymorphisms [abstract]. International Mammalian Genome Society (IMGS) Annual Meeting, Charleston, SC, November, 2006. Abstract #P12.

CHARACTERIZATION OF THE ALDO-KETO REDUCTASE 1C GENE CLUSTER ON PIG CHROMOSOME 10 AND ASSOCIATION WITH AGE OF PUBERTY AND OVULATION RATE - (Abstract)

Nonneman, D.J., Wise, T.H., Ford, J.J., Rohrer, G.A. 2006. Characterization of the aldo-keto reductase 1C gene cluster on pig chromosome 10 and association with age of puberty and ovulation rate. (Abstract) Animal Genetics International Conference Proceedings. p. 88. Abstract #D277.

DECIPHERING THE PIG GENOME TO UNDERSTAND GAMETE PRODUCTION - (Book/Chapter)

Rohrer, G.A., Wise, T.H., Ford, J.J. Deciphering the pig genome to understand gamete production. IN: Control of Pig Reproduction VII. C.J. Ashworth & R.R. Kraeling (Eds) Nottingham University Press. Proc. 7th Intl. Conference on Pig Reproduction, Society of Reprod. & Fertility, Suppl. 62:293-301. 2006

DETECTION OF SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE POLYMORPHISMS ON PORCINE CHROMOSOME 7 ASSOCIATED WITH ULTRASONIC BACKFAT IN A SEGREGATING MEISHAN X WHITE CROSS POPULATION USING A MODEL WITH POLYGENIC EFFECTS - (Abstract)

Kuehn, L.A., Rohrer, G.A., Nonneman, D.J., Thallman, R.M., Leymaster, K.A. 2006. Detection of single nucleotide polymorphisms on porcine chromosome 7 associated with ultrasonic backfat in a segregating Meishan x White Cross population using a model with polygenic effects. (Abstract) Animal Genetics International Conference Proceedings. p. 104. Abstract #E353.

IDENTIFICATION OF SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE POLYMORPHISMS IN PIG SEQUENCE TAGGED-SITES - (Abstract)

Ernst, C.W., Rilington, V.D., Raney, N.E., Venta, P.J., Housley, D.J., Rohrer, G.A., Choi, I., Thorn, S.R. 2006. Identification of single nucleotide polymorphisms in pig sequence tagged-sites. (Abstract) Animal Genetics International Conference Proceedings. p. 59. Abstract #B503.

Allelic variation in porcine resistin (RETN) gene is associated with fatness traits in a Wild Boar x Meishan reference family - (Abstract)

Cepica, S., Knoll, A., Masopust, M., Vykoukalova, Z., Bartenschlager, H., Nonneman, D.J., Rohrer, G.A., Geldermann, H. 2006. Allelic variation in porcine resistin (RETN) gene is associated with fatness traits in a Wild Boar x Meishan reference family. Proc., 30th International Conference on Animal Genetics Abstract #C310, p. 72.

SEQUENCING THE PIG GENOME USING A BAC BY BAC APPROACH - (Abstract)

Humphray, S., Scott, C., Clark, R., Marron, B., Jones, M., Plumb, R., Sims, S., Rogatcheva, M., Milan, D., Chardon, P., Rohrer, G.A., Nonneman, D.J., De Jong, P., Meyers, S., Archibald, A., Beever, J., Schook, L., Rogers, J. 2006. Sequencing the pig genome using a BAC by BAC approach. (Abstract) Animal Genetics International Conference Proceedings. p. 56. Abstract #B404.

MOLECULAR CLONING OF PORCINE OGT CDNA AND MAPPING TO THE X CHROMOSOME - (Abstract)

Kim, J.G., Ford, J.J., Rohrer, G.A., Nonneman, D.J. 2006. Molecular cloning of porcine OGT cDNA and mapping to the X chromosome [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction. Supplement:154.

REARRANGED GENE ORDER BETWEEN PIG AND HUMAN IN A QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI REGION ON SSC3 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mousel, M.R., Nonneman, D.J., Rohrer, G.A. 2006. Rearranged gene order between pig and human in a quantitative trait loci region on SSC3. Animal Genetics. 37:403-406

SEQUENCE VARIATION AND EVALUATION OF INHIBIN ALPHA-SUBUNIT AND STEROIDOGENIC ACUTE REGULATORY PROTEIN FOR REPRODUCTIVE TRAITS IN SWINE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kim, J.G., Nonneman, D.J., Vallet, J.L., Wise, T.H., Rohrer, G.A. Sequence variation and evaluation of inhibin alpha-subunit and steroidogenic acute regulatory protein for reproductive traits in swine. Animal Genetics. 37:424-425. 2006.

ANNOTATION OF THE AFFYMETRIX PORCINE GENOME MICROARRAY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Tsai, S., Cassady, J.P., Freking, B.A., Nonneman, D.J., Rohrer, G.A., Piedrahita, J.A. 2006. Annotation of the affymetrix porcine genome microarray. Animal Genetics. 37:423-424.

EFFECTS OF PHYSIOLOGICAL TRAITS ON WEANING-TO-ESTROUS INTERVAL IN FIRST-LITTER GILTS - (Abstract)

Wang, Y., Wise, T.H., Rohrer, G.A., Hanford, K.J., Van Vleck, L.D. 2006. Effects of physiological traits on weaning-to-estrous interval in first-litter gilts [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 84 (Supplement 1):269. (Abstract #328)

RADIATION HYBRID MAPPING OF 18 POSITIONAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL CANDIDATE GENES FOR ARTHROGRYPOSIS MULTIPLEX CONGENITA ON PORCINE CHROMOSOME 5 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Genini, S., Nguyen, T.T., Malek, M., Talbot, R., Gebert, S., Rohrer, G.A., Nonneman, D.J., Stranzinger, G., Vogeli, P. 2006. Radiation hybrid mapping of 18 positional and physiological candidate genes for arthrogryposis multiplex congenita on porcine chromosome 5. Animal Genetics. 37:239-244.

VALIDATION OF QTL FOR REPRODUCTIVE TRAITS IN ADVANCED GENERATIONS OF A MEISHAN CROSS POPULATION - (Abstract)

Rohrer, G.A., Nonneman, D.J., Wise, T.H., Ford, J.J. 2006. Validation of QTL for reproductive traits in advanced generations of a Meishan cross population. Proc., Plant and Animal Genome XIV, 1/14-18/2006. San Diego, CA, Poster #P577, p. 245.

CHARACTERIZATION OF THE PGK2 ASSOCIATED MICROSATELLITE S0719 ON SSC7 SUITABLE FOR PARENTAGE AND QTL DIAGNOSIS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chen, K., Knorr, C., Bornemann-Kolatzki, K., Huang, L., Rohrer, G.A., Brenig, B. 2006. Characterization of the PGK2 associated microsatellite S0719 on SSC7 suitable for parentage and QTL diagnosis. Animal Biotechnology. 17:43-49

LACK OF ASSOCIATION OF CALPASTATIN HAPLOTYPES WITH MEAT QUALITY IN A DUROC-LANDRACE SWINE RESOURCE POPULATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nonneman, D.J., Rohrer, G.A., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2005. Lack of association of calpastatin haplotypes with meat quality in a Duroc-Landrace swine resource population. Proc., Midwestern Section of the American Society of Animal Science. Abstract #38. p. 9.

ANNOTATION OF AFFYMETRIX PORCINE GENOME MICROARRAY CHIP - (Abstract)

Tsai, S., Weir, B., Cassady, J., Freking, B.A., Nonneman, D.J., Rohrer, G.A., Piedrahita, J. 2006. Annotation of affymetrix porcine genome microarray chip. Plant and Animal Genome Conference Proceedings. Poster #P768. p. 292.

AN INTEGRATED BAC PHYSICAL MAP OF THE PIG GENOME AND SELECTION OF THE MINIMUM TILEPATH - (Abstract)

Humphray, S., Scott, C., Clark, R., Marron, B., Plumb, R., Rogatcheva, M., Milan, D., Chardon, P., Rohrer, G.A., Nonneman, D.J. 2006. An integrated BAC physical map of the pig genome and selection of the minimum tilepath. Plant and Animal Genome Conference Proceedings. Poster #W237. p. 60.

TARGETED OLIGONUCLEOTIDE-MEDIATED MICROSATELLITE IDENTIFICATION (TOMMI) FROM LARGE-INSERT LIBRARY CLONES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chen, K., Knorr, C., Bornemann-Kolatzki, K., Ren, J., Huang, L., Rohrer, G.A., Bertram, B. 2005. Targeted oligonucleotide-mediated microsatellite identification (tommi) from large-insert library clones. BMC Genetics 6:54.

USE OF PORCINE PARTHENOTES AND GENE EXPRESSION PROFILING USING MICROARRAYS FOR IDENTIFICATION OF IMPRINTED GENES - (Abstract)

Piedrahita, J.A., Bischoff, S.R., Estrada, J.L., Freking, B.A., Nonneman, D.J., Martin, A.C., Mir, B., Rohrer, G.A., Tsai, S. 2006. Use of porcine parthenotes and gene expression profiling using microarrays for identification of imprinted genes [abstract]. Proceedings of the 32nd International Conference of the International Embryo Transfer Society (IETS), January 8-10, 2006, Orlando, FL. Page 239.

MICROARRAY PLATFORM COMPARISON FOR PORCINE GENE EXPRESSION STUDIES - (Abstract)

Tsai, S., Mir, B., Martin, A., Estrada, J., Bischoff, S., Cassady, J., Weir, B., Freking, B.A., Nonneman, D.J., Rohrer, G.A., Piedrahita, J. 2006. Microarray platform comparison for porcine gene expression studies. Plant and Animal Genome Conference Proceedings. Poster #W241. p. 61.

ASSIGNMENT OF 12 GENES TO PORCINE CHROMOSOME 1Q BY LINKAGE AND RADIATION HYBRID MAPPING - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nonneman, D.J., Smith, T.P., Freking, B.A., Rohrer, G.A. 2005. Assignment of 12 genes to porcine chromosome 1q by linkage and radiation hybrid mapping. Anim. Genet. 36:532-533. 2005.

GENETIC VARIATION IN SPERM PRODUCTION - (Review Article)

Ford, J.J., McCoard, S.A., Wise, T.H., Lunstra, D.D., Rohrer, G.A. 2006. Genetic variation in sperm production. In: Ashworth, C.J., Kraeling, R.R., editors. Control of Pig Reproduction VII. Proceedings of the Seventh International Conference on Pig Reproduction, June 12-15, 2005, Kerkrade, The Netherlands. Society of Reproduction and Fertility Supplement 62:99-112.

A GENOME SCAN FOR LOCI AFFECTING PORK QUALITY IN A DUROC-LANDRACE F2 POPULATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rohrer, G.A., Thallman, R.M., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2005. A genome scan for loci affecting pork quality in a Duroc-Landrace F2 population. Animal Genetics. 37:17-27.

ASSIGNMENT OF 204 GENES LOCALIZED ON HSA17 TO A PORCINE RH (IMPRH) MAP TO GENERATE A DENSE COMPARATIVE MAP BETWEEN PIG AND HUMAN/MOUSE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shimogiri, T., Kiuchi, S., Hiraiwa, H., Hayashi, T., Takano, Y., Yoshizane, M., Rohrer, G.A., Milan, D., Yasue, H. Assignment of 204 genes localized on hsa17 to a porcine rh (imprh) map to generatate a dense comparative map between pig and human/mouse. Cytogenetics and Genome Research. 112:114-120. 2006.

GENETIC VARIATION IN SPERM PRODUCTION - (Abstract)

Ford, J.J., McCoard, S.A., Wise, T.H., Lunstra, D.D., Rohrer, G.A. 2005. Genetic variation in sperm production [abstract]. 7th International Conference on Pig Reproduction, June 12-15, 2005, Kerkrade, The Netherlands. p. 51.

SWINE GENOME SEQUENCING CONSORTIUM (SGSC): A STRATEGIC ROADMAP FOR SEQUENCING THE PIG GENOME - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Schook, L.B., Beever, J.E., Rogers, J., Humphray, S., Archibald, A., Chardon, P., Milan, D., Rohrer, G.A., Eversole, K. 2005. Swine Genome Sequencing Consortium (SGSC): A strategic roadmap for sequencing the pig genome. Comparative and Functional Genomics. 6:251-255.

BRIEF NOTE. CHARACTERIZATION AND LINKAGE MAPPING OF FOUR GENE-ASSOCIATED PORCINE MICROSATELLITES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Leeb, T., Rohrer, G.A. 2005. Brief note. characterization and linkage mapping of four gene-associated porcine microsatellites. Animal Genetics. 36:279-280.

LINKAGE AND RH MAPPING OF THE PORCINE ADIPONECTIN GENE ON CHROMOSOME 13 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cepica, S., Masopust, M., Knoll, A., Rohrer, G.A. 2005. Linkage and RH mapping of the porcine adiponectin gene on chromosome 13. Animal Genetics. 36:276-277. 2005

FINE MAPPING OF A QTL IN A SWINE POPULATION SELECTED FOR OVULATION RATE - (Abstract)

Mousel, M.R., Rohrer, G.A., Leymaster, K.A., Christenson, R. 2005. Fine mapping of a QTL in a swine population selected for ovulation rate. Journal of Animal Science 83(Suppl. 1):231-232.

PORCINE PPARGC1A (PEROXISOME PROLIFERATIVE ACTIVATED RECEPTOR GAMMA COACTIVATOR 1A): CODING SEQUENCE, GENOMIC ORGANIZATION, POLYMORPHISMS AND MAPPING - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jacobs, K., Rohrer, G.A., Van Poucke, M., Piumi, F., Yerle, M., Barthenschlager, H., Mattheeuws, M., Van Zeveren, A., Peelman, L. 2006. Porcine PPARGC1A (peroxisome proliferative activated receptor gamma coactivator 1a): coding sequence, genomic organization, polymorphisms and mapping. Cytogenetics and Genome Research. 112:106-113.

(BRIEF NOTE) LINKAGE MAPPING OF THE PORCINE CHROMOGRANIN B (CHGB) GENE TO CHROMOSOME 17 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kim, J.G., Nonneman, D., Vallet, J.L., Rohrer, G.A., Christenson, R.K. 2005. (Brief Note) Linkage mapping of the porcine chromogranin B (CHGB) gene to chromosome 17. Animal Genetics. 36(2):168.

A REFINED COMPARATIVE MAP BETWEEN PORCINE CHROMOSOME 3 AND HUMAN CHROMOSOMES 2, 7 AND 16 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mousel, M.R., Nonneman, D.J., Rohrer, G.A. A refined comparative map between porcine chromosome 3 and human chromosomes 2, 7 and 16. Proc., Midwestern Section of the American Society of Animal Science. p. 11. 2005

AN OVERVIEW OF GENOMICS RESEARCH AND ITS IMPACT ON LIVESTOCK REPRODUCTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

ROHRER, G.A. AN OVERVIEW OF GENOMICS RESEARCH AND ITS IMPACT ON LIVESTOCK REPRODUCTION. REPRODUCTION, FERTILITY AND DEVELOPMENT. 16:47-54. 2004.

(BRIEF NOTE) LINKAGE MAPPING OF THE PORCINE MYELIN BASIC PROTEIN (MBP) GENE TO CHROMOSOME 1 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kim, J.G., Nonneman, D.J., Vallet, J.L., Rohrer, G.A., Christenson, R.K. 2005. (Brief note) Linkage mapping of the porcine myelin basic protein gene to chromosome 1. Animal Genetics. 36(2):163-164.

SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE POLYMORPHISMS FOR PIG IDENTIFICATION AND PARENTAGE EXCLUSION - (Abstract)

Rohrer, G.A., Freking, B.A., Nonneman, D.J. 2005. Single nucleotide polymorphisms for pig identification and parentage exclusion. Proc., Plant & Animal Genome XIII, San Diego, CA. P203. p. 125.

COMPARATIVE MAPPING BETWEEN THE PIG (SUS SCROFA) AND HUMAN - (Abstract)

Young, J.M., Ashwell, M.S., Rohrer, G.A., Smith, A.L., Cassady, J.P. 2005. Comparative mapping between the pig (sus scrofa) and human. Proc., Plant & Animal Genome XIII, San Diego, CA. P557. p. 210.

PERSPECTIVES FOR ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION AND GENOMICS TO IMPROVE GLOBAL SWINE POPULATIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gerrits, R.J., Lunney, J.K., Johnson, L.J., Pursel, V.G., Kraeling, R.R., Rohrer, G.A., Dobrinsky, J.R. 2004. Perspectives for artificial insemination and genomics to improve global swine populations. Theriogenology. 63:283-299.

A VARIANT OF PORCINE THYROXINE-BINDING GLOBULIN HAS REDUCED AFFINITY FOR THYROXINE AND IS ASSOCIATED WITH TESTIS SIZE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nonneman, D.J., Rohrer, G.A., Wise, T.H., Lunstra, D.D., Ford, J.J. 2005. A variant of porcine thyroxine-binding globulin has reduced affinity for thyroxine and is associated with testis size. Biology of Reproduction. 72:214-220.

ADDITION OF FOURTEEN ANCHORED LOCI TO THE PORCINE CHROMOSOME 8 COMPARATIVE MAP - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kim, J.G., Rohrer, G.A., Vallet, J.L., Christenson, R.K., Nonneman, D. 2004. Addition of 14 anchored loci to the porcine chromosome 8 comparative map. Animal Genetics. 35(6):474-476.

BRIEF NOTE. LINKAGE MAPPING OF THE MC3R GENE TO PORCINE CHROMOSOME 17 - (Research Notes)

Civanova, K., Knoll, A., Rohrer, G.A., Cepica, S. 2004. Linkage mapping of the MC3R gene to porcine chromosome 17. Animal Genetics. 35:467-469.

GENOMICS - (Book/Chapter)

Rohrer, G.A. 2005. Genomics. Encyclopedia of Animal Science. Marcel Dekker, Inc., NY. Wilson G. Pond & Alan W. Bell (eds.) p. 469-471.

GENE MAPPING - (Book/Chapter)

Rohrer, G.A. 2005. Gene mapping. Encyclopedia of Animal Science. Marcel Dekker, Inc., NY. Wilson G. Pond & Alan W. Bell (eds.). p. 459-462.

A COMPARISON OF THE UTILITY OF SNPS DISCOVERED BY DIFFERENT METHODS - (Abstract)

Grosz, M.D., Tao, N., Cao, Y., Snelling, W.M., Rohrer, G.A., Byatt, J.C. 2004. A comparison of the utility of SNPs discovered by different methods. Proc., 29th International Conference on Animal Genetics (ISAG). 9/11-16/2004. Toyko, Japan. Abstract A009. p. 43.

DETAILED MAPPING OF THE PORCINE CHROMOSOME X REGION HARBOURING QTL FOR FAT DEPOSITION - (Abstract)

Cepica, S., Bartenschlager, H., Masopust, M., Rohrer, G.A., Yerle, M., Geldermann, H. 2004. Detailed mapping of the porcine chromosome X region harbouring QTL for fat deposition. Proc., 29th Int. Conf. Anim. Genet. (ISAG) Toyko, Japan, 9/11-16/2004. Abstract F074. p. 143.

GENOME SCAN FOR LOCI AFFECTING PORK QUALITY IN A DUROC-LANDRACE F2 POPULATION - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Rohrer, G.A., Thallman, R.M., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2004. Genome scan for loci affecting pork quality in a Duroc-Landrace F2 population. Proc., 29th Int. Conf. Anim. Genet. (ISAG) Toyko, Japan, 9/11-16/2004. Abstract F076. Pg 143.

COMPARATIVE MAPPING OF HUMAN CHROMOSOME 10 TO PIG CHROMOSOMES 10 AND 14 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nonneman, D.J., Rohrer, G.A. 2004. Comparative mapping of human chromosome 10 to pig chromosomes 10 and 14. Animal Genetics 35:338-343.

VALIDATION OF QTLS IN A SWINE POPULATION SELECTED FOR OVULATION RATE - (Abstract)

Mousel, M.R., Rohrer, G.A., Leymaster, K.A., Christenson, R.K. 2004. Validation of QTLs in a swine population selected for ovulation rate. Journal of Animal Science 82(Supplement 1):452.

MAPPING AND GENETIC VARIATION WITHIN PORCINE 70 KILODALTON HEAT SHOCK PROTEIN 2 (HSPA2) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Grosz, M., Rohrer, G.A. 2004. Mapping and genetic variation within porcine 70 kilodalton heat shock protein 2 (HSPA2). Journal of Animal Science 82(Suppl. 1):380.

EVALUATION OF AN SNP IN STEROIDOGENIC ACUTE REGULATORY (STAR) PROTEIN FOR REPRODUCTIVE TRAITS IN SWINE - (Abstract)

Kim, J.G., Vallet, J.L., Christenson, R.K., Rohrer, G.A., Nonneman, D. 2004. Evaluation of an SNP in steroidogenic acute regulatory (STAR) protein for reproductive traits in swine [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 82(Supplement 1):65. (Abstract #M258)

ASSOCIATION OF A POLYMORPHISM IN THYROXINE BINDING GLOBULIN WITH BACKFAT DEPTH IN A COMPOSITE POPULATION CONTAINING 25% MEISHAN GERMPLASM - (Abstract)

Rohrer, G.A., Nonneman, D.J., Ford, J.J., Wise, T.H. 2004. Association of a polymorphism in thyroxine binding globulin with backfat depth in a composite population containing 25% meishan germplasm. Journal of Animal Science 82(Suppl. 2):42-43.

FUNCTIONAL VALIDATION OF A POLYMORPHISM FOR TESTSIS SIZE ON THE PORCINE X CHROMOSOME - (Abstract)

Nonneman, D.J., Rohrer, G.A., Ford, J.J., Wise, T.H., Lunstra, D.D. 2004. Functional validation of a polymorphism for testis size on the porcine X chromosome. Plant and Animal Genome Abstracts, W228, p. 62.

A 5.5 MB BAC/PAC CONTIG OF PIG CHROMOSOME 6Q1.2 AND ITS INTEGRATION WITH EXISTING RH, GENETIC AND COMPARATIVE MAPS - (Abstract)

Leeb, T., Martins-Wess, F., Brenig, B., Rohrer, G.A., Yerle, M., Milan, D. 2004. A 5.5 mb bac/pac contig of pig chromosome 6q1.2 and its integration with existing rh, genetic and comparative maps. Proc., Plant & Animal Genome XII, 1/10-14/04, San Diego, CA. W262, p. 70. 2004.

MODEL FOR EVALUATION OF TESTICULAR DEVELOPMENT IN BOARS - (Abstract)

Ford, J.J., Lunstra, D.D., Wise, T.H., Rohrer, G.A. 2004. Model for evaluation of testicular development in boars [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 82 (Supplement 2):89. (Abstract #247)

MAPPING OF THE FES AND FURIN GENES TO PORCINE CHROMOSOME 7 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ernst, C., Raney, N., Rilington, V., Rohrer, G.A., Brouillette, J., Venta, P. 2004. Mapping of the FES and FURIN genes to porcine chromosome 7. Animal Genetics. 35:142-143.

AN OVERVIEW OF QTL RESEARCH FOR GROWTH AND BODY COMPOSITION IN A MEISHAN CROSS POPULATION AT THE U.S. MEAT ANIMAL RESEARCH CENTER - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Rohrer, G. A. 2003. An overview of QTL research for growth and body composition in a Meishan cross population at the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center. In: Proceedings of the XXVIII Annual Meeting of the National Swine Improvement Federation,(NSIF), Des Moines, IA, p. 129-133.

SWINE GENOMICS AND ITS APPLICATION IN US PIG PRODUCTION - (Abstract)

Proc., Health, Disease, and Technological Development: U.S.-India Collaboration in Genomic Workshop. Bangalore, India, Sept. 5-12, 2003.

GENERATION OF A 5.5 MB BAC/PAC CONTIG OF PIG CHROMOSOME 6Q1.2 AND ITS INTEGRATION WITH EXISTING RH, GENERTIC AND COMPARATIVE MAPS. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Martins-Wess, F., Rohrer, G.A., Vob-Nemitz, R., Drogemuller, C., Brenig, B., Robic, A., Yerle, M., Milan, D., Leeb, T. 2003. Generation of a 5.5 mb bac/pac contig of pig chromosome 6q1.2 and its integration with existing rh, genertic and comparative maps.. Cytogenetics and Genome Research 102:116-120.

POSITIONAL CANDIDATE GENES FOR REPRODUCTIVE TRAITS IN A MEISHAN-WHITE COMPOSITE RESOURCE POPULATION ON PIG CHROMOSOME 10 - (Abstract)

Nonneman, D.J., Rohrer, G.A. 2003. Positional candidate genes for reproductive traits in a meishan-white composite resource population on pig chromosome 10. Journal of Animal Science 81(Suppl. 1):160.

LINKAGE AND RADIATION HYBRID MAPPING OF THE PORCINE PIK3R1 GENE TO CHROMOSOME 16 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

CEPICA, S., ROHRER, G.A. LINKAGE AND RADIATION HYBRID MAPPING OF THE PORCINE PIK3R1 GENE TO CHROMOSOME 16. ANIMAL GENETICS. 2003. v. 34. p. 313.

BRIEF NOTE. LINKAGE MAPPING OF A SNP IN THE PORCINE MADH1 GENE TO A REGION OF CHROMOSOME 8 THAT CONTAINS QTL FOR UTERINE CAPACITY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

KIM, J.G., NONNEMAN, D.J., ROHRER, G.A., VALLET, J.L., CHRISTENSON, R.K. BRIEF NOTE. LINKAGE MAPPING OF A SNP IN THE PORCINE MADH1 GENE TO A REGION OF CHROMOSOME 8 THAT CONTAINS QTL FOR UTERINE CAPACITY. ANIMAL GENETICS. 2003. v. 34(4). p. 310-311.

LINKAGE AND RADIATION HYBRID MAPPING OF THE PORCINE MYF6 GENE TO CHROMOSOME 5 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

VYKOUKALOVA, Z., KNOLL, A., DVORAK, J., ROHRER, G.A., CEPICA, S. LINKAGE AND RADIATION HYBRID MAPPING OF THE PORCINE MYF6 GENE TO CHROMOSOME 5. ANIMAL GENETICS. 2003. v. 34. p. 238.

MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION AND ENDOMETRIAL EXPRESSION OF PORCINE SMAD1 - (Abstract)

KIM, J.G., VALLET, J.L., NONNEMAN, D.J., ROHRER, G.A., CHRISTENSON, R.K. MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION AND ENDOMETRIAL EXPRESSION OF PORCINE SMAD1. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE SUPPLEMENT. 2003. v. 81(Suppl. 1). p. 243. Abstract No. T27.

MOLECULAR CLONING OF THE PROCINE INHIBIN-BETA B PRECURSOR SUBUNIT GENE AND REASSIGNMENT TO CHROMOSOME 15 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

NONNEMAN, D.J., ROHRER, G.A. MOLECULAR CLONING OF THE PROCINE INHIBIN-BETA B PRECURSOR SUBUNIT GENE AND REASSIGNMENT TO CHROMOSOME 15. ANIMAL GENETICS. 2003. v. 34. p. 213-215.

PRODUCTION OF A PORCINE-HUMAN COMPARATIVE MAP BASED ON THE PORCINE GENETIC MAP AND HUMAN GENOME SEQUENCE - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Rohrer, G.A., Nonneman, D.J., Freking, B.A., Harhay, G.P., Snelling, W.M., Keele, J.W. 2002. Production of a porcine-human comparative map based on the porcine genetic map and human genome sequence. Plant and Animal Genome Conference Proceedings. Abstract P612.

DEVELOPMENT OF AN EST-DERIVED SNP-BASED LINKAGE MAP IN SWINE - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Nonneman, D.J., Keele, J.W., Freking, B.A., Rohrer, G.A. Proceeding of the Plant & Animal Genome XI, 1/11-15/2003, San Diego, CA. p. 231.

REGULATION OF TESTICULAR SIZE IN PIGS: COMPARATIVE GENOMICS APPROACH - (Proceedings/Symposium)

MCCOARD, S.A., WISE, T.H., FAHRENKRUG, S.C., ALEXANDER, L.J., FREKING, B.A., ROHRER, G.A., LUNSTRA, D.D., FORD, J.J. REGULATION OF TESTICULAR SIZE IN PIGS: COMPARATIVE GENOMICS APPROACH. PROCEEDINGS OF 8TH INTERNATIONAL PACIFIC RIM BIOTECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE. 2002. P. 56. AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND.

BRIEF NOTE. LINKAGE MAPPING OF A SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE POLYMORPHISM (SNP) IN THE PORCINE QDPR GENE TO CHROMOSOME 8 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

KIM, J.G., NONNEMAN, D.J., VALLET, J.L., ROHRER, G.A., CHRISTENSON, R.K. BRIEF NOTE. LINKAGE MAPPING OF A SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE POLYMORPHISM (SNP) IN THE PORCINE QDPR GENE TO CHROMOSOME 8. ANIMAL GENETICS. 2002. v. 33(6). p. 474.

LINKAGE MAPPING OF PORCINE DGAT1 TO A REGION OF PORCINE CHROMOSOME 4 THAT CONTAINS QTL FOR GROWTH AND FATNESS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

NONNEMAN, D.J., ROHRER, G.A. LINKAGE MAPPING OF PORCINE DGAT1 TO A REGION OF PORCINE CHROMOSOME 4 THAT CONTAINS QTL FOR GROWTH AND FATNESS. ANIMAL GENETICS. 2002. v. 33. p. 472-473.

MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION AND EXPRESSION OF PORCINE BONE MORPHOGENETIC PROTEIN RECEPTOR-IB IN THE UTERUS OF CYCLIC AND PREGNANT GILTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

KIM, J.G., SONG, J.H., VALLET, J.L., ROHRER, G.A., JOHNSON, G.A., JOYCE, M.M., CHRISTENSON, R.K. MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION AND EXPRESSION OF PORCINE BONE MORPHOGENETIC PROTEIN RECEPTOR-IB IN THE UTERUS OF CYCLIC AND PREGNANT GILTS. BIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION. 2003. v. 68(3). p. 735-743.

RELATIONSHIPS OF TESTICULAR IRON AND FERRITIN CONCENTRATIONS WITH TESTICULAR WEIGHT AND SPERM PRODUCTION IN BOARS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

WISE, T.H., LUNSTRA, D.D., ROHRER, G.A., FORD, J.J. 2003. RELATIONSHIPS OF TESTICULAR IRON AND FERRITIN CONCENTRATIONS WITH TESTICULAR WEIGHT AND SPERM PRODUCTION IN BOARS. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE. v. 81 (2). p. 503-511.

FINE MAPPING A QTL AFFECTING OVULATION RATE IN SWINE ON CHROMOSOME 8 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

CAMPBELL, E.M.C., NONNEMAN, D.J., ROHRER, G.A. FINE MAPPING A QTL AFFECTING OVULATION RATE IN SWINE ON CHROMOSOME 8. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE. 2003. v.81. p. 1706-1714.

COMPARATIVE MAPPING OF A REGION ON CHROMOSOME 10 CONTAINING QTL FOR REPRODUCTION IN SWINE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

NONNEMAN, D.J., ROHRER, G.A. COMPARATIVE MAPPING OF A REGION ON CHROMOSOME 10 CONTAINING QTL FOR REPRODUCTION IN SWINE. ANIMAL GENETICS. 2003. v. 34. p. 42-46.

PARTIAL CLONING, CYTOGENETIC AND LINKAGE MAPPING OF THE PORCINE RESISTIN (RSTN) GENE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

CEPICA, S., ROHRER, G.A., MASOPUST, M., KUBICKOVA, A., MUSILOVA, P., RUBES, J. PARTIAL CLONING, CYTOGENETIC AND LINKAGE MAPPING OF THE PORCINE RESISTIN (RSTN) GENE. ANIMAL GENETICS. 2003. v. 33. p. 381-383.

Characterization of the porcine melanocortin 2 receptor gene (MC2R) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jacobs, K., Van Poucke, M., Mattheeuws, M., Chardon, P., Yerle, M., Rohrer, G.A., Van Zeveren, A., Peelman, L.J. 2002. Characterization of the porcine melanocortin 2 receptor gene (MC2R). Animal Genetics 33:415-421.

INTEGRATION OF GENETIC AND RADIATION HYBRID MAPS OF THE PIG: THE SECOND GENERATION IMPRH MAPS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Milan, D., Schiex, T., Yerle, M., Rink, A., Beattie, C., Alexander, L., Hawken, R., Schook, L., Hiroshi, Y., Pomp, D., Fredholm, M., Rohrer, G.A. 2002. Integration of genetic and radiation hybrid maps of the pig: the second generation IMpRH maps. 28th Animal Genetics International Conference Proceedings. Abstract D167. p. 140.

ENDOMETRIAL EXPRESSION AND CHROMOSOMAL LOCATION OF THE PORCINE BONE MORPHOGENIC PROTEIN RECEPTOR-IB (BMPR-IB) GENE - (Abstract)

Kim, J.G., Song, J.H., Vallet, J.L., Rohrer, G.A., Christenson, R.K. 2002. Endometrial expression and chromosomal location of the porcine bone morphogenic protein receptor-IB (BMPR-IB) gene [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction. 66(Supplement 1):278. (Abstract No. 445)

CHARACTERIZATION AND CHROMOSOMAL ASSIGNMENT OF THE PORCINE AHCY GENE FOR S-ADENOSYLHOMOCYSTEINE HYDROLASE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Leeb, T., Rohrer, G.A. Characterization and chromosomal assignment of the porcine AHCY gene for S-adenosylhomocysteine hydrolase. 2002. Cytogenetics and Genome Research. 97:116-119.

GENETIC MAPPING PORCINE EST SEQUENCES USING LENGTH POLYMORPHISMS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Rohrer, G.A., Freking, B.A., Nonneman, D.J. 2002. Genetic mapping porcine EST sequences using length polymorphisms. 28th Animal Genetics International Conference Proceedings. Abstract D115. p. 121-122.

GENE LINKAGE MAPPING OF THE PORCINE CHROMOSOME X REGION HARBOURING QTL FOR FAT DEPOSITION - (Abstract)

Cepica, S., Rohrer, G.A., Masopust, M. 2002. Gene linkage mapping of the porcine chromosome X region harbouring QTL for fat deposition. 28th Animal Genetics International Conference Proceedings. Abstract D014. p. 82.

CHARACTERIZATION OF THE PORCINE PEROXISOME PROLIFERATIVE ACTIVATED RECEPTOR GAMMA COACTIVATOR 1 (PPARGC1) - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Jacobs, K., Rohrer, G.A., Van Poucke, M., Piumi, F., Yerle, M., Mattheeuws, M., Van Zeveren, A., Peelman, L. 2002. Characterization of the porcine peroxisome proliferative activated receptor gamma coactivator 1 (PPARGC1) 28th Animal Genetics International Conference Proceedings. Abstract C025, p. 56-57.

USE OF RADIATION HYBRID MAPPING TO LOCATE CANDIDATE GENES FOR FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE TRAITS ON PORCINE CHROMOSOME 8 - (Proceedings/Symposium)

King, A.H., Jiang, Z.H., Rohrer, G.A., Gibson, J.P., Waddington, D., Archibald, A.L. 2002. Use of radiation hybrid mapping to locate candidate genes for female reproductive traits on porcine chromosome 8. 28th Animal Genetics International Conference Proceedings. Abstract E063, p. 171.

DIFFERENTIAL EXPRESSION OF CYCLOOXYGENASE-2 AROUND THE TIME OF ELONGATION IN THE PIG CONCEPTUS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wilson, M.E., Fahrenkrug, S.C., Smith, T.P., Rohrer, G.A., Ford, S.P. 2001. Differential expression of cyclooxygenase-2 around the time of elongation in the pig conceptus. Animal Reproduction Sciences. 71:229-237.

BRIEF NOTE. LINKAGE AND CYTOGENETIC MAPPING OF THE BCL9 GENE TO PORCINE CHROMOSOME 4 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Knoll, A., Dvorak, J., Rohrer, G.A., Cepica, S. 2002. Brief note. Linkage and cytogenetic mapping of the BCL9 gene to porcine chromosome 4. Animal Genetics. 33:162-163.