Projects

EVALUATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND USE OF GENETIC RESOURCES TO IMPROVE LIFE-CYCLE EFFICIENCY OF BEEF CATTLE AND SHEEP Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 412255

Publications

Opportunities for embryo transfer in the age of DNA testing - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Thallman, R.M. 2008. Opportunities for embryo transfer in the age of DNA testing. In: Proceedings of the 2008 Joint Convention of the American Embryo Transfer Association and the Canadian Embryo Transfer Association, October 16-18, 2008, Kansas City, MO. p. 40-45.

Confirmation of quantitative trait loci using a low-density single nucleotide polymorphism map for twinning and ovulation rate on bovine chromosome 5 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Allan, M.F., Kuehn, L.A., Cushman, R.A., Snelling, W.M., Echternkamp, S.E., Thallman, R.M. 2009. Confirmation of quantitative trait loci using a low-density single nucleotide polymorphism map for twinning and ovulation rate on bovine chromosome 5. Journal of Animal Science. 87(1):46-56.

Mean EPDs reported by different breeds - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Kuehn, L.A., Thallman, R.M. 2008. Mean EPDs reported by different breeds. In: Proceedings of the Beef Improvement Federation 40th Research Symposium and Annual Meeting, June 30 to July 3, 2008, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. p. 75-77.

Across-breed EPD tables for the year 2008 adjusted to breed differences for birth year of 2006 - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Kuehn, L.A., Van Vleck, L.D., Thallman, R.M., Cundiff, L.V. 2008. Across-breed EPD tables for the year 2008 adjusted to breed differences for birth year of 2006. In: Proceedings of the Beef Improvement Federation 30th Research Symposium and Annual Meeting, June 30 to July 3, 2008, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. p. 53-74.

Challenges and opportunities in variance component estimation for animal breeding - (Abstract)

Thallman, R.M. 2008. Challenges and opportunities in variance component estimation for animal breeding [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Canadian Society of Animal Science Kennedy Conference on Quantitative Genetics and Animal Breeding, the Charles R. Henderson Lectureship in Statistics & Animal Breeding, August 11-12, 2008, Guelph, Ontario, Canada. 2008 CDROM.

Experimental selection for calving ease and postnatal growth in seven cattle populations. II. Phenotypic differences - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bennett, G.L., Thallman, R.M., Snelling, W.M., Kuehn, L.A. 2008. Experimental selection for calving ease and postnatal growth in seven cattle populations. II. Phenotypic differences. Journal of Animal Science. 86(9):2103-2114.

Opportunities for collaborative phenotyping for disease resistance traits in a large beef cattle resource population - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Thallman, R.M., Kuehn, L.A., Allan, M.F., Bennett, G.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2008. Opportunities for collaborative phenotyping for disease resistance traits in a large beef cattle resource population. Developments in Biologicals. 132:327-330.

Increased calf production in cattle selected for twin ovulations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Echternkamp, S.E., Thallman, R.M., Cushman, R.A., Allan, M.F., Gregory, K.E. 2007. Increased calf production in cattle selected for twin ovulations. Journal of Animal Science. 85(12):3239-3248.

Effects of ovulation rate and fetal number on fertility in twin-producing cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Echternkamp, S.E., Cushman, R.A., Allan, M.F., Thallman, R.M., Gregory, K.E. 2007. Effects of ovulation rate and fetal number on fertility in twin-producing cattle. Journal of Animal Science. 85(12):3228-3238.

Opportunities for collaborative phenotyping for disease resistance traits in a large beef cattle resource population - (Abstract)

Thallman, R.M., Koohmaraie, M. 2007. Opportunities for collaborative phenotyping for disease resistance traits in a large beef cattle resource population [Abstract]. International Symposium on Animal Genomics for Animal Health, October 23-25, 2007, Paris, France. Page 52, Poster No. PA-057.

Cattle breed evaluation at the U.S. Meat Animal Research Centre and implications for commercial beef farmers - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Cundiff, L.V., Thallman, R.M., Van Vleck, L.D., Bennett, G.L., Morris, C.A. 2007. Cattle breed evaluation at the U.S. Meat Animal Research Centre and implications for commercial beef farmers. Proceedings New Zealand Society of Animal Production. 67:9-17.

Characterization of biological types of cattle (Cycle VII): Influence of postpartum interval and estrous cycle length on fertility - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cushman, R.A., Allan, M.F., Thallman, R.M., Cundiff, L.V. 2007. Characterization of biological types of cattle (Cycle VII): Influence of postpartum interval and estrous cycle length on fertility. Journal of Animal Science. 85(9):2156-2162.

Mean EPDs reported by different breeds - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Kuehn, L.A., Thallman, R.M. 2007. Mean EPDs reported by different breeds. Beef Improvement Federation 39th Research Symposium and Annual Meeting, June 6-9, 2007, Fort Collins, CO. p. 93-96.

Across-breed EPD tables for the year 2007 adjusted to breed differences for birth year of 2005 - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Kuehn, L.A., Van Vleck, L.D., Thallman, R.M., Cundiff, L.V. 2007. Across-breed EPD tables for the year 2007 adjusted to breed differences for birth year of 2005. Beef Improvement Federation 39th Research Symposium and Annual Meeting, June 6-9, 2007, Fort Collins, CO. p. 74-92.

Influence of breed on postpartum interval and estrous cycle length in beef cattle - (Abstract)

Cushman, R.A., Allan, M.F., Thallman, R.M., Cundiff, L.V. 2007. Influence of breed on postpartum interval and estrous cycle length in beef cattle [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 85 (Supplement 1):370. (Abstract #401)

Evaluating the Feasibility of Fitting Haplotype Effects as Random: Variance Component Estimation - (Abstract)

Kuehn, L.A., Thallman, R.M., Leymaster, K.A. 2007. Evaluating the feasibility of fitting haplotype effects as random: Variance component estimation [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 85(Supplement 1):669-670. Abstract #945.

Validation of Commercial DNA Tests for Beef Quality Traits - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Dikeman, M.E., Van Eenennaam, A.L., Li, J., Thallman, R.M., Quaas, R.L., Gill, C., Franke, D.E., Thomas, M.G. 2007. Validation of commercial DNA tests for beef quality traits. In: Beef Cattle Research 2007. Report of Progress #978. Proceedings of the K-State Cattlemen's College, March 2, 2007, Manhattan, KS. p. 36-42.

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.

VALIDATION OF COMMERCIAL DNA TESTS FOR QUANTITATIVE BEEF QUALITY TRAITS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Van Eenennaam, A.L., Li, J., Thallman, R.M., Quaas, R.L., Dikeman, M.E., Gill, C., Franke, D.E., Thomas, M.G. 2007. Validation of commercial DNA tests for quantitative beef quality traits. Journal of Animal Science. 85:891-900.

Fine mapping of QTL for twinning and ovulation rate using low density SNP map in conjunction with microsatellite marker information in the USMARC twinning population - (Abstract)

Allan, M.F., Thallman, R.M., Cushman, R.A., Echternkamp, S.E., Kuehn, L.A., Snelling, W.M. 2007. Fine mapping of QTL for twinning and ovulation rate using low density SNP map in conjunction with microsatellite marker information in the USMARC twinning population [abstract]. Plant & Animal Genome XV Conference. Poster No. 521. p. 231.

ASSOCIATION OF A SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE POLYMORPHISM IN SPP1 WITH GROWTH TRAITS AND TWINNING IN A CATTLE POPULATION SELECTED FOR TWINNING RATE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Allan, M.F., Thallman, R.M., Cushman, R.A., Echternkamp, S.E., White, S.N., Kuehn, L.A., Casas, E., Smith, T.P. 2007. Association of a single nucleotide polymorphism in spp1 with growth traits and twinning in a cattle population selected for twinning rate. Journal of Animal Science. 85(2):341-347.

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.

PROPOSED STRATEGY FOR SELECTION AGAINST RECESSIVE GENETIC DEFECTS THROUGH A COMBINATION OF INBREEDING AND DNA MARKERS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Thallman, R.M., Keele, J.W., Bennett, G.L. 2006. Proposed strategy for selection against recessive genetic defects through a combination of inbreeding and DNA markers. Proceedings of the 8th World Congress of Genetics Applied in Livestock Production. CD-Rom Communication No. 03-08. Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

VALIDATION OF COMMERCIAL DNA TESTS FOR QUANTITATIVE BEEF TRAITS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Quaas, R.L., Li, J., Thallman, R.M., Van Eenennaam, A.L., Fernando, R.L., Gill, C. 2006. Validation of commercial DNA tests for quantitative beef traits. Proceedings of the 8th World Congress of Genetics Applied in Livestock Production. CD-ROM Communication No. 03-07. Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

EFFECTS OF SIRE LINE, SIRE, AND SEX ON PLASMA UREA NITROGEN, BODY WEIGHT, AND BACKFAT THICKNESS IN OFFSPRING OF DUROC AND LANDRACE BOARS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Klindt, J.M., Thallman, R.M., Wise, T.H. 2006. Effects of sire line, sire, and sex on plasma urea nitrogen, body weight, and backfat thickness in offspring of duroc and landrace boars. Journal of Animal Science. 84(6):1323-1330.

EVALUATION OF ASSOCIATIONS BETWEEN PRION HAPLOTYPES AND GROWTH, CARCASS, AND MEAT QUALITY TRAITS IN A DORSET X ROMANOV SHEEP POPULATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Isler, B.J., Freking, B.A., Thallman, R.M., Heaton, M.P., Leymaster, K.A. 2006. Evaluation of associations between prion haplotypes and growth, carcass, and meat quality traits in a Dorset x Romanov sheep population. Journal of Animal Science. 84:783-788.

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.

INCORPORATING MARKER ASSISTED SELECTION AND EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES (EPD) AS AN AID TO SELECTION - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Thallman, R.M. 2005. Incorporating marker assisted selection and expected progeny differences (EPD) as an aid to selection. Proceedings of the 51st Annual TexasA&M University Beef Cattle Short Course, p. J-21/J-29.

EVALUATION OF OVULATION RATE AND OVARIAN PHENOTYPE IN PUBERAL HEIFERS FROM A CATTLE POPULATION SELECTED FOR INCREASED OVULATION RATE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cushman, R.A., Allan, M.F., Snowder, G.D., Thallman, R.M., Echternkamp, S.E. 2005. Evaluation of ovulation rate and ovarian phenotype in puberal heifers from a cattle population selected for increased ovulation rate. Journal of Animal Science. 83(8):1839-1844.

EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN FOR ESTIMATION OF BREED, HETEROSIS, AND QTL EFFECTS IN CATTLE - (Abstract)

Thallman, R.M., Cundiff, L.V., Bennett, G.L. 2005. Experimental design for estimation of breed, heterosis, and qtl effects in cattle [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science Supplement 83(1):104.

MARKER ASSISTED SELECTION AND COMBINATION EPDS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Thallman, R.M. 2005. Marker assisted selection and combination EPDS [proceedings]. Proceedings of Texas A&M University Beef Cattle Short Course, College Station, TX, August 2, 2005. 9 pp.

MOLECULAR APPROACHES TO GENETIC IMPROVEMENT - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Thallman, R.M. 2003. Molecular approaches to genetic improvement [proceedings]. Genetic Prediction Conference Workshop, December 6, p. 5-15.

CARCASS MERIT PROJECT: DNA MARKER VALIDATION - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Thallman, R.M., Moser, D.W., Dressler, E.W., Totir, R.L., Fernando, R.L., Kachman, S.D., Rumph, J.M., Dikeman, M.E., Pollak, J.E. 2005. Carcass merit project: DNA marker validation [proceedings]. Genetic Prediction Workshop Conference, December 6, 2003, p. 5-15.

EVALUATION OF OVULATION RATE AND OVARIAN PHENOTYPE IN PUBERAL HEIFERS FROM A CATTLE POPULATION SELECTED FOR MULTIPLE BIRTHS - (Abstract)

Cushman, R.A., Allan, M.F., Snowder, G.D., Thallman, R.M., Echternkamp, S.E. 2005. Evaluation of ovulation rate and ovarian phenotype in puberal heifers from a cattle population selected for multiple births [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 83 (Supplement 2):86-87.

HERITABILITY ESTIMATE FOR BILATERAL OVULATION IN HEIFERS - (Abstract)

Snowder, G.D., Cushman, R.A., Allan, M.F., Thallman, R.M., Echternkamp, S.E. 2005. Heritability estimate for bilateral ovulation in heifers [abstract]. Midwestern Section of the American Society of Animal Science 83(2):39.

EFFECTS OF PRION HAPLOTYPE ON GROWTH AND CARCASS TRAITS IN SHEEP - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Isler, B.J., Freking, B.A., Heaton, M.P., Thallman, R.M., Leymaster, K.A. 2005. Effects of prion haplotype on growth and carcass traits in sheep [abstract]. Midwestern Section of the American Society of Animal Science. 83(Suppl. 2):44-45

ASSOCIATION OF MARKERS IN THE BOVINE CAPN1 GENE WITH MEAT TENDERNESS IN LARGE CROSSBRED POPULATIONS THAT SAMPLE INFLUENTIAL INDUSTRY SIRES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Page, B.T., Casas, E., Quaas, R.L., Thallman, R.M., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Koohmaraie, M., White, S.N., Bennett, G.L., Keele, J.W., Dikeman, M.E., Smith, T.P. Association of markers in the bovine capn1 gene with meat tenderness in large crossbred populations that sample influential industry sires. Journal of Animal Science. 82:3474-3481. 2004.

THE CHALLENGE OF MOLECULAR GENETICS IN ANIMAL BREEDING - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Casas, E., Thallman, R.M. 2004. The challenge of molecular genetics in animal breeding. Proceedings of Biotechnology for Livestock in the 21st Century. September 20-24, 2004. Montecillo, Mexico. pp. 27-39.

THE APPLICATION OF MOLECULAR GENETICS IN A COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT TO IMPROVE PRODUCTION AND CARCASS COMPOSITION IN CATTLE - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Casas, E., Thallman, R.M., Smith, T.P. 2004. The application of molecular genetics in a commercial environment to improve production and carcass composition in cattle. Advances in Animal Biotechnology and Their Applications in the National Livestock Industry, Symposium & Compendium Series Proceedings. October 13-15, 2004, Villarica, Chile. 10:53-70.

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.

INCLUDING GENETIC GROUPS FOR QTL EFFECTS IN MARKER ASSISTED SELECTION - (Abstract)

Hanford, K.J., Thallman, R.M., Kachman, S.D., Van Vleck, L.D. 2004. Including genetic groups for QTL effects in marker assisted selection [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science 82(Suppl. 1):414.

EXPECTATIONS FOR THE FUTURE OF DNA TESTING - (Trade Journal)

Thallman, R.M. 2004. Expectations for the future of dna testing [abstract]. Drover's Magazine. p. 6.

SPARSE INVERSE OF COVARIANCE MATRIX OF QTL EFFECTS WITH INCOMPLETE MARKER DATA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Thallman, R.M., Hanford, K.J., Kachman, S.D., Van Vleck, L.D. 2004. Sparse inverse of covariance matrix of QTL effects with incomplete marker data. Statistical Applications in Genetics and Molecular Biology 3(1)Art. 30.

DNA TESTING AND MARKER ASSISTED SELECTION - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Thallman, R.M. DNA testing and marker assisted selection [proceedings]. Beef Improvement Federation Proceedings, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, May 25-28, 2004, p. 20-25.

MEETING CONSUMER DEMANDS THROUGH GENETIC SELECTION: THE NCBA CARCASS MERIT PROJECT - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Moser, D.W., Thallman, R.M., Pollak, E.J., Dikeman, M.E., Gill, C.A., Koontz, S.R., Holm, T.R., Dressler, E.W. 2004. Meeting consumer demands through genetic selection: the NCBA carcass merit project [proceedings]. Beef Improvement Federation Proceedings, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, May 25-28, pp. 42-44.

SELECTION: MARKER ASSISTED - (Book/Chapter)

Thallman, R.M. 2004. Selection: Marker assisted [book chapter]. Encyclopedia of Animal Science, Marcel Dekker, New York, p. 781-783.

THEORY AND APPLICATION OF GENOME-BASED APPROACHES TO IMPROVE QUALITY AND VALUE OF BEEF - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

SMITH, T.P., THALLMAN, R.M., CASAS, E., SHACKELFORD, S.D., WHEELER, T.L., KOOHMARAIE, M. 2003. THEORY AND APPLICATION OF GENOME-BASED APPROACHES TO IMPROVE QUALITY AND VALUE OF BEEF. OUTLOOK IN AGRICULTURE. 32(4):253-265. 2003.

USE OF MULTILOCUS ITERATIVE ALLELIC PEELING OF MARKER GENOTYPES FOR QUALITY CONTROL IN AN EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION DIVERGENTLY SEECTED FOR RESISTANCE TO GASTROINTESTINAL NEMATODES. - (Abstract) - (26-Mar-03)

EFFECTS OF SIRE LINE, SIRE, AND SEX ON PLASMA UREA NITROGEN (PUN), BODY WEIGHT, AND BACKFAT THICKNESS IN OFFSPRING OF DUROC AND LANDRACE BOARS AND HERITABILITIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

KLINDT, J.M., THALLMAN, R.M., YEN, J., WISE, T.H. EFFECTS OF SIRE LINE, SIRE, AND SEX ON PLASMA UREA NITROGEN (PUN), BODY WEIGHT, AND BACKFAT THICKNESS IN OFFSPRING OF DUROC AND LANDRACE BOARS AND HERITABILITIES. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE. 2003. v. 81(Suppl.2): Abstract p. 36.

A GENOME SCAN FOR GASTROINTESTINAL NEMATODE RESISTANCE IN CATTLE. - (Abstract)

Sonstegard, T.S., Gasbarre, L.C., Van Tassell, C.P., Thallman, R.M., Padilha, T. 2002. A genome scan for gastrointestinal nematode resistance in cattle [abstract]. Animal Genetics International Conference Proceedings.

MULTILOCUS ITERTAIVE ALLETIC PEELING OF MARKER GENOTYPES GENERATED FROM A LINEBRED ANGUS POPULATION DIVERGENTLY SELECTED FOR RESISTANCE TO GATROINTESTINAL NEMATODES. - (Abstract)

Van Tassell, C.P., Thallman, R.M., Sonstegard, T.S., Gasbarre, L.C., Padilha, T. 2002. Multilocus itertaive alletic peeling of marker genotypes generated from a linebred angus population divergently selected for resistance to gatrointestinal nematodes. International Conference on Animal Genetics.

GENOPROB: COMPUTATION OF GENOTYPE AND GRANDPARENTAL ORIGIN PROBABILITIES IN COMPLEX PEDIGREES WITH MISSING MARKER DATA - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Thallman, R.M., Cooke, D.B., Bennett, G.L. 2002. Genoprob: Computation of genotype and grandparental origin probabilities in complex pedigrees with missing marker data. Proceedings of the 7th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production. CD-ROM Communication No. 28-09. Montpellier, France.

INCREASED TWINNING AND COW PRODUCTIVITY IN BEEF CATTLE SELECTED FOR OVULATION AND TWINNING RATE - (Proceedings/Symposium)

ECHTERNKAMP, S.E., THALLMAN, R.M., KAPPES, S.M., GREGORY, K.E. INCREASED TWINNING AND COW PRODUCTIVITY IN BEEF CATTLE SELECTED FOR OVULATION AND TWINNING RATE. PROCEEDINGS OF 7TH WORLD CONGRESS OF GENETICS APPLIED IN LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION. 2002. SESSION 08, REPRODUCTION. CD-ROM COMMUNICATION NO. 08-12

REPRODUCTION AND MATERNAL PERFORMANCE OF ANGUS, HEREFORD, NORWEGIAN RED, SWEDISH RED AND WHITE, FRIESIAN, AND WAGYU SIRED F1 FEMALES - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Cundiff, L.V., Thallman, R.M. Reproduction and maternal performance of Angus, Hereford, Norwegian Red, Swedish Red and White, Friesian, and Wagyu sired F1 females. Montpellier, France. 2002. CD-ROM Communication no. 02-29.

ALTERNATIVE PARADIGMS FOR GENETIC TESTING IN BEEF CATTLE BREEDING - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Thallman, R.M. 2001. Alternative paradigms for genetic testing in beef cattle breeding. Proceedings NCR-199 Meeting. 13 pp. Ithaca, New York.