Projects

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

RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FACILITATING BOVINE GENOME SEQUENCE USE TO IMPROVE CATTLE PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY, PRODUCT QUALITY & ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 412268

Publications

Predictive Heterosis in Multibreed Evaluations Using Quantitative and Molecular Approaches - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Bennett, G.L., Snelling, W.M. 2009. Predictive Heterosis in Multibreed Evaluations Using Quantitative and Molecular Approaches. Proc., Beef Improvement Federation 9th Genetic Prediction Workshop, Kansas City, MO. December 8-10, 2008. pp. 61-65.

Association of single nucleotide polymorphisms in candidate genes residing under quantitative trait loci in beef cattle - (Abstract)

Casas, E., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Bennett, G.L., Smith, T.P.L. 2009. Association of single nucleotide polymorphisms in candidate genes residing under quantitative trait loci in beef cattle [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome XVII Conference Proceedings. Poster No. P477.

Experimental selection for calving ease and postnatal growth in seven cattle populations. I. Changes in estimated breeding values - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bennett, G.L. 2008. Experimental selection for calving ease and postnatal growth in seven cattle populations. I. Changes in estimated breeding values. Journal of Animal Science. 86(9):2093-2102.

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.

Technology, Complexity and Change in Agricultural Production Systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (12-Oct-07)

A physical map of the bovine genome - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Snelling, W.M., Chiu, R., Schein, J.E., Hobbs, M., Abbey, C.A., Adelson, D.L., Aerts, J., Bennett, G.L., Bosdet, I.E., Boussaha, M., Brauning, R., Caetano, A.R., Costa, M.M., Crawford, A.M., Dalrymple, B.P., Eggen, A., Everts-Van Der Wind, A., Floriot, S., Gautier, M., Gill, C.A., Green, R.D., Holt, R., Jann, O., Jones, S.J., Kappes, S.M., Keele, J.W., De Jong, P.J., Larkin, D.M., Lewin, H.A., Mcewan, J.C., Mckay, S., Marra, M.A., Mathewson, C.A., Matukumalli, L.K., Moore, S.S., Murdoch, B., Nicholas, F.W., Osoegawa, K., Roy, A., Salih, H., Schibler, L., Schnabel, R.D., Silveri, L., Skow, L.C., Smith, T.P., Sonstegard, T.S., Taylor, J.F., Tellam, R., Van Tassell, C.P., Williams, J.L., Womack, J.E., Wye, N.H., Yang, G., Zhao, S. 2007. A physical map of the bovine genome. Genome Biology. 8:R165 (17 pp).

Assessing the association of single nucleotide polymorphisms at the thyroglobulin gene with carcass traits in beef cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casas, E., White, S.N., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M., Bennett, G.L., Smith, T.P.L. 2007. Assessing the association of single nucleotide polymorphisms at the thyroglobulin gene with carcass traits in beef cattle. Journal of Animal Science. 85:2807-2814.

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.

Bovine Respiratory Disease in Feedlot Cattle: Phenotypic, Environmental, and Genetic Correlations with Growth, Carcass, and Palatability Traits - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Snowder, G.D., Van Vleck, L.D., Cundiff, L.V., Bennett, G.L., Koohmaraie, M., Dikeman, M.E. 2007. Bovine respiratory disease in feedlot cattle: Phenotypic, environmental, and genetic correlations with growth, carcass, and palatability traits. Journal of Animal Science. 85:1885-1892.

A marker set for parentage-based DNA traceback in beef and dairy cattle - (Abstract)

Heaton, M.P., Snelling, W.M., Smith, T.P., Keele, J.W., Harhay, G.P., Wiedmann, R.T., Bennett, G.L., Freking, B.A., Van Tassell, C.P., Sonstegard, T.S., Gasbarre, L.C., Moore, S.S., Murdoch, B., Mckay, S.D., Kalbfleisch, T., Laegreid, W.W. 2007. A marker set for parentage-based DNA traceback in beef and dairy cattle [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome XV Conference. Poster No. P516.

Breeding Value and Phenotypic Differences in Seven Cattle Populations Selected for Calving Ease - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Bennett, G.L. 2006. Breeding value and phenotypic differences in seven cattle populations selected for calving ease. Proceedings of the 8th World Congress of Genetics Applied in Livestock Production, August 13-18, 2006, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil. CD-ROM Communication No. 03-21.

Genetic Parameters for Respiratory Disease in Feedlot Beef Cattle - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Snowder, G.D., Van Vleck, L.D., Cundiff, L.V., Bennett, G.L. 2006. Genetic parameters for respiratory disease in feedlot beef cattle. Proceedings 8th World Congress of Genetics Applied in Livestock Production. CD-ROM Communication No. 15-14. Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

Bovine Respiratory Disease in Feedlot Cattle: I. Environmental, Genetic and Economic Factors - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Snowder, G.D., Van Vleck, L.D., Cundiff, L.V., Bennett, G.L. 2006. Bovine respiratory disease in feedlot cattle: Environmental, genetic and economic factors. Journal of Animal Science 84(8):1999-2008.

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.

Observed and Predicted Numbers of Single, Twin, and Triplet Births in a Cattle Population Selected for Increased Twinning - (Abstract)

Bennett, G.L., Allan, M.F., Cushman, R.A., Echternkamp, S.E. 2006. Observed and predicted numbers of single, twin, and triplet births in a cattle population selected for increased twinning [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science 84(Suppl. 1):203.

Genetic Factors Influencing Bovine Respiratory Disease in Feedlot Cattle - (Abstract)

Snowder, G.D., Van Vleck, L.D., Cundiff, L.V., Bennett, G.L. 2006. Genetic factors influencing bovine respiratory disease in feedlot cattle [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 84(Suppl. 2):136. Abstract #331.

Using Simulation Models to Predict Feed Intake: Phenotypic and Genetic Relationships Between Observed and Predicted Values in Cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Williams, C.B., Bennett, G.L., Jenkins, T.G., Cundiff, L.V., Ferrell, C.L. 2006. Using simulation models to predict feed intake: phenotypic and genetic relationships between observed and predicted values in cattle. Journal of Animal Science. 84(6):1310-1316.

Quantitative Analysis of Estrogen-Related Receptor Alpha-1 (Erra), Estrogen Receptors Alpha (Era), and Beta (Erb) and Progesterone (Pr) During Bovine Mammary Gland Development, & Mapping of the Receptors to the Bovine Genome. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Connor, E.E., Sonstegard, T.S., Mota, A.F., Wood, D.L., Bennett, G.L., Williams, J.L., Capuco, A.V. 2005. Chromosomal mapping and quantitative analysis of estrogen-related receptor alpha-1 (ERRa), estrogen receptors alpha (ERa), and beta (ERb) and progesterone (PR) in the bovine mammary gland. Journal of Endocrinology. 185:593-609.

Identification of Genetic Markers for Fat Deposition and Meat Tenderness on Bovine Chromosome 5: Development of a Low Density Snp Map - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Stone, R.T., Casas, E., Smith, T.P.L., Keele, J.W., Harhay, G.P., Bennett, G.L., Koohmaraie, M., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Snelling, W.M. 2005. Identification of genetic markers for fat deposition and meat tenderness on bovine chromosome 5: Development of a low-density single nucleotide polymorphism map. Journal of Animal Science. 83:2280-2288.

Linkage Mapping Bovine Est-Based Snp - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Snelling, W.M., Casas, E., Stone, R.T., Keele, J.W., Harhay, G.P., Bennett, G.L., Smith, T.P. 2005. Linkage mapping bovine EST-based SNP. Biomed Central (BMC) Genomics 6:74.

Influence of Breed, Heterozygosity and Disease Incidence on Estimates of Variance Components of Respiratory Disease in Preweaned Beef Calves - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Snowder, G.D., Van Vleck, L.D., Cundiff, L.V., Bennett, G.L. 2005. Influence of breed, heterozygosity and disease incidence on estimates of variance components of respiratory disease in preweaned beef calves. Journal of Animal Science. 83:1247-1261.

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.

Using Simulation Models to Predict Feed Intake: Phenotypic and Genetic Relationships Between Observed and Predicted Values - (Abstract)

Williams, C.B., Bennett, G.L., Jenkins, T.G., Cundiff, L.V., Ferrell, C.L. 2005. Using simulation models to predict feed intake: Phenotypic and genetic relationships between observed and predicted values [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 83(Supplement 1):13-14.

Genetic and Environmental Factors Associated with Incidence of Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis in Preweaned Beef Calves - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Snowder, G.D., Van Vleck, L.D., Cundiff, L.V., Bennett, G.L. 2005. Genetic and environmental factors associated with incidence of infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis in preweaned beef calves. Journal of Animal Science 83:507-518.

Assessment of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in Genes Residing on Chromosomes 14 and 29 for Association with Carcass Composition Traits in Bos Indicus Cattle - (Abstract)

Chase, C.C. Jr., Casas, E., White, S.N., Riley, D.G., Smith, T.P., Brenneman, R.A., Olson, T.A., Johnson, D.D., Coleman, S.W., Bennett, G.L. 2005. Assessment of single nucleotide polymorphisms in genes residing on chromosomes 14 and 29 for association with carcass composition traits in Bos indicus cattle [Abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome XIII, January 15-19, 2005, San Diego, CA. p. 203.

Integrating Linkage and Radiation Hybrid Mapping Data for Bovine Chromosome 15 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Snelling, W.M., Gautier, M., Keele, J.W., Smith, T.P., Stone, R.T., Harhay, G.P., Bennett, G.L., Ihara, N., Takasuga, A., Takeda, H., Sugimoto, Y., Eggen, A. Integrating linkage and radiation hybrid mapping data for bovine chromosome 15. Biomed Central (BMC) Genomics. 5:77. 2004.

Assessment of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in Genes Residing on Chromosomes 14 and 29 for Association with Carcass Composition Traits in Bos Indicus Cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casas, E., White, S.N., Riley, D.G., Smith, T.P., Brenneman, R.A., Olson, T.A., Johnson, D.D., Coleman, S.W., Bennett, G.L., Chase, C.C. 2005. Assessment of single nucleotide polymorphisms in genes residing on chromosomes 14 and 29 for association with carcass composition traits in bos indicus cattle. Journal of Animal Science. 83:13-19.

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.

A Comprehensive Genetic Map of the Cattle Genome Based on 3802 Microsatellites - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ihara, N., Takasuga, A., Mizoshita, K., Takeda, H., Sugimoto, M., Mizoguchi, Y., Hirano, T., Itoh, T., Watanabe, T., Reed, K.M., Snelling, W.M., Kappes, S.M., Beattie, C.W., Bennett, G.L., Sugimoto, Y. 2004. A comprehensive genetic map of the cattle genome based on 3802 microsatellites. Genome Research 14:1987-1998.

Association of Myostatin on Early Calf Mortality, Growth, and Carcass Composition Traits in Crossbred Cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casas, E., Bennett, G.L., Smith, T.P., Cundiff, L.V. 2004. Association of myostatin on early calf mortality, growth, and carcass composition traits in crossbred cattle. Journal of Animal Science. 82:2913-1918.

Genetic Mapping and Evaluation of Estrogen-Related Receptor Alpha (Esrra), Estrogen Receptors Alpha (Esr1) and Beta (Esr2) and Progesterone Receptor (Pgr) Expression During Bovine Mammary Gland Development - (Germplasm Release)

Connor, E.E., Sonstegard, T.S., Da Mota, A.F., Wood, D.L., Bennett, G.L., Williams, J.L., Laiakis, E.C., Philpot, J.C., Baumann, R.G., Capuco, A.V. 2004. Genetic mapping and evaluation of estrogen-related receptor alpha (esrra), estrogen receptors alpha (esr1) and beta (esr2) and progesterone receptor (pgr) expression during bovine mammary gland development. Germplasm Release. Accession numbers BV166870-BV166875, AY656812-AY656813.

Chromosomal Mapping of 65 Microsatellites Developed from Microdissected Bta14 and Bta20 Chromosome-Specific Genomic Libraries - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mizoshita, K., Ihara, N., Carpio, C.M., Bennett, G.L., Ponce De Leon, F.A., Beattie, C.W., Sugimoto, Y. 2004. Chromosomal mapping of 65 microsatellites developed from microdissected BTA14 and BTA20 chromosome-specific genomic libraries. Animal Genetics 35:408-410.

Genetic Parameters for Scrotal Circumference, Age at Puberty in Heifers and Weaning Rate in Several Breeds of Beef Cattle - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Martinez-Velazquez, G., Gregory, K.E., Bennett, G.L., Van Vleck, L.D. 2004. Genetic parameters for scrotal circumference, age at puberty in heifers and weaning rate in several breeds of beef cattle. Tecnia Pecuaria En Mexico.42(2):159-170.

Estimates of Genetic Parameters for Infectious Keratoconjunctivitis in Beef Calves Before Weaning - (Abstract)

Snowder, G.D., Van Vleck, L.D., Cundiff, L.V., Bennett, G.L. 2004. Estimates of genetic parameters for infectious keratoconjunctivitis in beef calves before weaning [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science 82(Suppl. 1):449.

An Expanded Comparative Map of Bovine Chromosome 27 Targeting Dairy Form Qtl Regions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Connor, E.E., Sonstegard, T.S., Ashwell, M.S., Bennett, G.L., Williams, J.L. 2004. An expanded comparative map of bovine chromosome 27 targeting dairy form QTL regions. Animal Genetics. 35:265-269.

Effect of Heterozygosity on the Incidence of Bovine Respiratory Disease - (Other)

Snowder, G.D., Van Vleck, L.D., Cundiff, L.V., Gregory, K.E., Bennett, G.L. 2004. Effect of heterozygosity on the incidence of bovine respiratory disease [abstract]. Jouranl of Animal Science 82(Suppl. 2):36.

Chromosomal Mapping of 12 Gene-Associated Markers in Cattle Identifies Novel Regions of Conserved Synteny Between the Human and Bovine Gen0mes - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Connor, E.E., Sonstegard, T.S., Ashwell, M.S., Bennett, G.L., Williams, J.L. 2004. Chromosomal mapping of 12 gene-associated markers in cattle identifies novel regions of conserved synteny between the human and bovine genomes. Plant and Animal Genome XII:228. Abstract P630.

Comparative Mapping of a Chromosomal Region Associated with a Conformational Trait Locus in Dairy Cattle - (Germplasm Release)

Connor, E.E., Sonstegard, T.S., Ashwell, M.S., Matukamalli, L.K., Philpot, J.C., Shade, L.L., Bennett, G.L., Williams, J.L. 2003. Comparative mapping of a chromosomal region associated with a conformational trait locus in dairy cattle. Germplasm Release. Accession numbers. CG695835-CG699931, CG706319-CG706518, BV096721-BV096734.

Mapping of Bovine Cebpd Gene to Bta14q15-17 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ihara, N., Yamakuchi, H., Taniguchi, Y., Sasaki, Y., Bennett, G.L., Kappes, S.M., Sugimoto, Y. 2003. Mapping of bovine CEBPD gene to BTA14q15-17. Animal Genetics. 34:470-471.

Physical and Linkage Mapping of Mammary-Derived Expressed Sequence Tags in Cattle. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Connor, E.E., Sonstegard, T.S., Keele, J.W., Bennett, G.L., Williams, J.L., Papworth, R., Van Tassell, C.P., Ashwell, M.S. 2004. Physical and lindage mapping of mammary-derived expressed sequence tags (EST) in cattle. Genomics. vol. 83, pp.148-152.

Quantitative Analysis of Estrogen-Related Receptor A, Estrogen Receptor a and Estrogen Receptor B Throughout Bovine Mammary Gland Development - (Abstract)

Connor, E.E., Capuco, A.V., Sonstegard, T.S., Mota, A.F., Wood, D.L., Garrett, W.M., Bennett, G.L., Williams, J.L. 2003. Quantitative analysis of estrogen-related receptor a, estrogen receptor a and estrogen receptor b throughout bovine mammary gland development [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 81 (Suppl. 1):118.

Eleven Previously Unreported Dinucleotide Microsatellite Loci on Bovine Chromosome 19 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sugimoto, M., Ihara, N., Bennett, G.L., Sugimoto, Y. 2003. Eleven previously unreported dinucleotide microsatellite loci on bovine chromosome 19. Animal Genetics. 34:236-237.

Estimates of Genetic Parameters for Respiratory Disease in Beef Calves Before Weaning - (Abstract)

Snowder, G.D., Van Vleck, L.D., Cundiff, L.V., Gregory, K.E., Bennett, G.L. 2003. Estimates of genetic parameters for respiratory disease in beef calves before weaning [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science Supplement 81(1):88.

The Bovine Type I 5'-Deiodinase (Dio1) Gene Maps to Chromosome 3 - (Research Notes)

CONNOR, E.E., SONSTEGARD, T.S., KAHL, S., BENNETT, G.L., SNELLING, W.M. THE BOVINE TYPE I 5'-DEIODINASE (DIO1) GENE MAPS TO CHROMOSOME 3. ANIMAL GENETICS. vol. 34, pp. 232-240, 2003.

Mapping of Gene-Associated Sequence Tagged Sites (Stss) to the Bovine Linkage and Radiation Hybrid Maps - (Germplasm Release)

Connor, E.E., Sonstegard, T.S., Keele, J.W., Bennett, G.L., Williams, J., Papworth, R., Van Tassell, C.P., Ashwell, M.S. 2003. Mapping of gene-associated sequence tagged sites (stss) to the bovine linkage and radiation hybrid maps. Germplasm Release. Accession Numbers BV005755-BV005814.

Linkage Mapping of Bovine Type I 5' Deiodinase Gene (Dio1) - (Germplasm Release)

Connor, E.E., Sonstegard, T.S., Kahl, S., Bennett, G.L., Snelling, W.M. 2003. Linkage mapping of bovine type i 5' deiodinase gene (dio1). Germplasm Release. Accession Numbers BV005735-36.

Association of Bovine Neonatal Fc Receptor Gene (Fcgrt) Haplotypes with Serum Igg Concentration in Newborn Calves - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

LAEGREID, W.W., HEATON, M.P., KEEN, J.E., GROSSE, W.M., CHITKO MCKOWN, C.G., SMITH, T.P., KEELE, J.W., BENNETT, G.L., BESSER, T.E. ASSOCIATION OF BOVINE NEONATAL FC RECEPTOR GENE ALPHA-CHAIN GENE (FCGRT) HAPLOTYPES WITH SERUM IgG CONCENTRATION IN NEWBORN CALVES. MAMMALIAN GENOME. 2002. v. 13. p. 704-710.

Mapping of Mammary Gland-Derived Expressed Sequence Tags (Ests) in Cattle. - (Abstract)

Connor, E.E., Sonstegard, T.S., Keele, J.W., Bennett, G.L., Williams, J., Papworth, R., Ashwell, M.S. Mapping of mammary gland-derived expressed sequence tags (ests) in cattle.. Animal Genetics International Conference Proceedings.

Live Weights and Carcass Traits of Steers from Heifer Calving Ease Selection and Control Lines - (Abstract)

Bennett, G.L. 2002. Live weights and carcass traits of steers from heifer calving ease selection and control lines [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 80(Supplement 1):322. (Abstract #1285)

Development of 47 New Microsatellite Markers from a Bta6 Library - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

REED, K.M., IHARA, N., PONCE DE LEON, F.A., SONSTEGARD, T.S., SMITH, T.P., BENNETT, G.L., SUGIMOTO, Y., BEATTIE, C.W. DEVELOPMENT OF 47 NEW MICROSATELLITE MARKERS FROM A BTA6 LIBRARY. ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL. 2002, Vol. 13(2), pp. 195-202.

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.

Differential Conservation of Transcriptional Domains of Mammalian Prophet of Pit-1 Proteins Revealed by Structural Studies of the Bovine Gene and Comparative Functional Analysis of the Protein - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Showalter, A.D., Smith, T.P., Bennett, G.L., Sloop, K.W., Whitsett, J.A., Rhodes, S.J. 2002. Differential conservation of transcriptional domains of mammalian prophet of pit-1 proteins revealed by structural studies of the bovine gene and comparative functional analysis of the protein. Gene. 291:211-221.

High-Resolution Genetic Map of Bovine Chromosome 29 Through Focused Marker Development - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Reed, K.M., Ihara, N., Mariani, P., Mendoza, K.M., Jensen, L.E., Bellavia, R., Ponce De Leon, F.A., Bennett, G.L., Sugimoto, Y., Beattie, C.W. 2002. High-resolution genetic map of bovine chromosome 29 through focused marker development. Cytogenetics and Genome Research. 96:210-216.

Selection and Use of Snp Markers for Animal Identification and Paternity Analysis in U.S. Beef Cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mammalian Genome. 2002. v. 13. p. 272-281.