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Improving Genetic Predictions for Dairy Animals Using Phenotypic and Genomic Information
Animal Improvement Programs Laboratory
Beltsville, MD
Appropriated (D)
2008
The National Dairy Genetic Evaluation Program
Animal Improvement Programs Laboratory
Beltsville, MD
Memorandum of Understanding (M)
2005 2006 2007 2008
Genetic and Environmental Parameters for Yield Traits Across Varying Herd Sizes, Production Levels and Lactation Number
Animal Improvement Programs Laboratory
Beltsville, MD
Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Performance and Profitability of F1 Norwegian Red X Holstein Cattle As Compared with Pure Holsteins on Commercial Dairy Farms
Animal Improvement Programs Laboratory
Beltsville, MD
Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)
2008
Predict Transmitting Ability from Genetic Loci Using Dense Marker Genotypes
Animal Improvement Programs Laboratory
Beltsville, MD
Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)
2007 2008
Use of Single Nucleotides Polymorphisms to Verify Parentage
Animal Improvement Programs Laboratory
Beltsville, MD
Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)
2006 2007 2008
Use of Single Nucleotides Polymorphisms to Verify Parentage
Animal Improvement Programs Laboratory
Beltsville, MD
Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)
2006 2007 2008
Development and Enhancement of Genetic Evaluations for Calving Traits
Animal Improvement Programs Laboratory
Beltsville, MD
Trust (T)
2005 2006 2007 2008
Efficiency of Nutrient Use in Cattle:identification of Critical Physiologic and Genomic Regulatory Pathways
Bovine Functional Genomics Laboratory
Beltsville, MD
Appropriated (D)
2008
Enhancing Genetic Merit of Dairy Cattle Through Genome Selection and Analysis
Bovine Functional Genomics Laboratory
Beltsville, MD
Appropriated (D)
2008
Bovine Copy Number Polymorphism and Its Implication in Early Embryonic Loss
Bovine Functional Genomics Laboratory
Beltsville, MD
Reimbursable (R)
2007 2008
Discovery of Genetic Variation That Enhances Genetic Improvement of Dairy Production and Health in Cattle and Buffalos
Bovine Functional Genomics Laboratory
Beltsville, MD
Reimbursable (R)
2008
Genomic and Metabolic Bases Underlying Protein and Fat Accretion in Cattle
Bovine Functional Genomics Laboratory
Beltsville, MD
Reimbursable (R)
2008
Large Scale Bovine Snp Genotyping for Genomic Selection and Hapmap Development
Bovine Functional Genomics Laboratory
Beltsville, MD
Reimbursable (R)
2006 2007 2008
Application of Bioinformatics to Livestock Genomes
Bovine Functional Genomics Laboratory
Beltsville, MD
Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)
2005 2006 2007 2008
Characterization of Structural Variations in Livestock Genomes
Bovine Functional Genomics Laboratory
Beltsville, MD
Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)
2008
Functional Genomics and Proteonomics for Improved Cloning Efficiency
Bovine Functional Genomics Laboratory
Beltsville, MD
Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)
2008
Development of New Technologies and Methods to Enhance the Utilization and Long-Term Storage of Poultry, Swine and Fish Germplasm
Animal Biosciences and Biotechnology Laboratory
Beltsville, MD
Appropriated (D)
2008
Evaluation of Genetically Engineered Cattle and Refining Techniques for Producing Them
Animal Biosciences and Biotechnology Laboratory
Beltsville, MD
Appropriated (D)
2008
Functional Genomics of Enhanced Embryo, Fetal, and Neonatal Development and Survival in Swine
Animal Biosciences and Biotechnology Laboratory
Beltsville, MD
Appropriated (D)
2008
Improvement of Stem Cell and Nuclear Cloning Technologies in Ungulates
Animal Biosciences and Biotechnology Laboratory
Beltsville, MD
Appropriated (D)
2008
Investigation of Genetic Mechanisms for Improving the Regulation of Feed Intake and Nutrient Utilization in Poultry
Animal Biosciences and Biotechnology Laboratory
Beltsville, MD
Appropriated (D)
2008
Does Genetic Selection for Body Weight in Chickens Alter the Brain's Ability to Regulate Feed Intake and Energy Balance?
Animal Biosciences and Biotechnology Laboratory
Beltsville, MD
Reimbursable (R)
2007 2008
Engineering Bacteriophage Endolysins: Antimicrobials for Mastitis Pathogens That Are Refractory to Resistance Development
Animal Biosciences and Biotechnology Laboratory
Beltsville, MD
Reimbursable (R)
2008
Improved Efficiency of Bovine Cloning
Animal Biosciences and Biotechnology Laboratory
Beltsville, MD
Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)
2008
Modifications of the Cornell Net Carbohydrate Protein System to Improve Feed Efficiency of Ruminants
Robert W. Holley Center for Agriculture & Health: Plant, Soil and Nutrition Research
Ithaca, NY
Appropriated (D)
2008
Ruminal Lysine Degradation
Robert W. Holley Center for Agriculture & Health: Plant, Soil and Nutrition Research
Ithaca, NY
Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Economic Pasture-Based Beef Systems for Appalachia
Appalachian Farming Systems Research Center
Beaver, WV
Appropriated (D)
2008
Clonidine As a New Strategy for Molting in Laying Hens: Stress Indicators, Alternative Method for Molting, and Practical Implication
Livestock Behavior Research
West Lafayette, IN
Grant (G)
2006 2007 2008
Clonidine As a New Strategy for Molting in Laying Hens: Stress Indicators, Alternative Method for Molting, and Practical Implication
Livestock Behavior Research
West Lafayette, IN
Reimbursable (R)
2006 2007 2008
Heart Rate Variability: Unraveling the Sympatho-Vagal Mechanisms of Stress Responses and Well-Being Status in Pigs
Livestock Behavior Research
West Lafayette, IN
Reimbursable (R)
2007 2008
Understanding and Reducing Aggression Using Pre-Exposure, When Sows Are Mixed in a Group Gestation System
Livestock Behavior Research
West Lafayette, IN
Reimbursable (R)
2008
Modulating Weaning and Transport Stressors with Yeast Products in Piglets
Livestock Behavior Research
West Lafayette, IN
Trust (T)
2008
Understanding Aggression When Sows Are Mixed in Indoor and Outdoor Housing Systems
Livestock Behavior Research
West Lafayette, IN
Trust (T)
2008
Using the Genome to Understand Immunogenetics of Poultry
Avian Disease and Oncology Research
East Lansing, MI
Appropriated (D)
2008
Genomics and Immunogenetics of Neoplastic Disease of Poultry
Avian Disease and Oncology Research
East Lansing, MI
Memorandum of Understanding (M)
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Genome-Wide Screen for Polymorphic Genes with Cisacting Regulatory Elements That Respond to Marek's Disease Virus Challenge in Chicken
Avian Disease and Oncology Research
East Lansing, MI
Reimbursable (R)
2008
Identifying Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms Conferring Marek's Disease Resistance
Avian Disease and Oncology Research
East Lansing, MI
Reimbursable (R)
2008
A Pilot Study to Evaluate the Ability of An Integrative Genomics Approach
Avian Disease and Oncology Research
East Lansing, MI
Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)
2008
Genome-Wide Screen for Genes with Polymorphic Cis-Acting Elements That Respond to Marek's Disease Virus Challenge in Chicken
Avian Disease and Oncology Research
East Lansing, MI
Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)
2008
A Study to Evaluate the Ability of An Integrative Genomics Approach to Identify Specific Genes That Show Allele-Specific Gene Expression...
Avian Disease and Oncology Research
East Lansing, MI
Trust (T)
2008
Methods for Improving Feed Evaluation for Use in Enhancing Lactating Dairy Cow Efficiency and Nutrient Management
U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center: Cell Wall Biology and Utilization Research
Madison, WI
Appropriated (D)
2008
Streamlined Method for Biomass Whole-Cell-Wall Structural Profiling
U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center: Cell Wall Biology and Utilization Research
Madison, WI
Reimbursable (R)
2007 2008
Cell Wall Structural Analyses for Improved Forage Digestibility and Improved Biomass Utilization
U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center: Cell Wall Biology and Utilization Research
Madison, WI
Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)
2007 2008
Effectiveness of Methionine Sources for Improving Utilization of Dietary Crude Protein by Lactating Dairy Cows
U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center: Cell Wall Biology and Utilization Research
Madison, WI
Trust (T)
2008
Post-Approval Study: Effect of Rumensin on Ruminal Microbial Profiles in Lactating Dairy Cattle under Conditions of Milk Fat Depression
U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center: Cell Wall Biology and Utilization Research
Madison, WI
Trust (T)
2007 2008
Improving Nutrient Digestibility to Enhance Forage Utilization in Lactating Dairy Cow Feeding Systems
U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center: Dairy Forage and Aquaculture Reseach
Madison, WI
Appropriated (D)
2008
Conducting Digestibility Trials with Lambs to Evaluate Unique Alfalfa and Grass Forages
U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center: Dairy Forage and Aquaculture Reseach
Madison, WI
Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)
2008
Developing Rapid Methods of Monitoring Feeds & Animals for Precision Feeding, Improving Animal Health, Productivity, & Environmental Impact
U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center: Dairy Forage and Aquaculture Reseach
Madison, WI
Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)
2006 2007 2008
Evaluation of Carcass Composition and Meat Quality in Terminal Sired Lambs
Range Sheep Production Efficiency Research
Dubois, ID
Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)
2007 2008
The Influence of Maternal Environment on Fetal Development, and Progeny Birth Weight, Growth and Health
Range Sheep Production Efficiency Research
Dubois, ID
Reimbursable (R)
2005 2006 2007 2008
National Animal Germplasm Program (Nagp)
National Center for Genetic Resources Preservation: Plant and Animal Genetic Resources Preservation Research Unit
Fort Collins, CO
Appropriated (D)
2008
Preservation of Caprine Germplasm
National Center for Genetic Resources Preservation: Plant and Animal Genetic Resources Preservation Research Unit
Fort Collins, CO
Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)
2008
Fertility of Cryopreserved Swine Germplasm
National Center for Genetic Resources Preservation: Plant and Animal Genetic Resources Preservation Research Unit
Fort Collins, CO
Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)
2008
Preservation of Swine Germplasm
National Center for Genetic Resources Preservation: Plant and Animal Genetic Resources Preservation Research Unit
Fort Collins, CO
Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)
2006 2007 2008
Reducing Cost of Efficient Beef Production
Range and Livestock Research
Miles City, MT
Appropriated (D)
2008
Rumen Microbial Metagenomics
Range and Livestock Research
Miles City, MT
Grant (G)
2008
Bovine Microrna Transcriptome Analyses: Discovery, Tissue-Specific Expression Profile and Target Gene Prediction
Range and Livestock Research
Miles City, MT
Reimbursable (R)
2008
Effect of Ovulatory Follicle Size on Luteal Function Pregnancy Rate and Late Embryonic/fetal Mortality in Cattle
Range and Livestock Research
Miles City, MT
Reimbursable (R)
2007 2008
Detection of Quantitative Trait Loci and Marker Assisted Introgression in Beef Cattle
Range and Livestock Research
Miles City, MT
Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)
2007 2008
Identify Mechanisms by Which Ovulatory Follicle Size Affects Pregnancy Establishment and Maintenance in Beef Cows
Range and Livestock Research
Miles City, MT
Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)
2008
Improving Profitability and Sustainability of Beef Production in Montana
Range and Livestock Research
Miles City, MT
Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)
2008
Statistical Evaluation of Carcass Traits Measured Using Ultrasound
Range and Livestock Research
Miles City, MT
Trust (T)
2008
Evaluation, Development, and Use of Genetic Resources to Improve Life-Cycle Efficiency of Beef Cattle and Sheep
U.S. Meat Animal Research Center: Genetics and Breeding Research
Clay Center, NE
Appropriated (D)
2008
Resource Development Facilitating Bovine Genome Sequence Use to Improve Cattle Production Efficiency, Product Quality & Environmental Impact
U.S. Meat Animal Research Center: Genetics and Breeding Research
Clay Center, NE
Appropriated (D)
2008
Genetic Susceptibility to Bovine Respiratory Disease
U.S. Meat Animal Research Center: Genetics and Breeding Research
Clay Center, NE
Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)
2008
Bovine Microrna Transcriptome Analyses: Discovery, Tissue-Specific Expression Profile, and Target Gene Prediction
U.S. Meat Animal Research Center: Genetics and Breeding Research
Clay Center, NE
Reimbursable (R)
2008
Strategies to Optimize Carcass Yield and Meat Quality of Red Meat Animals
U.S. Meat Animal Research Center: Meats Safety & Quality Research
Clay Center, NE
Appropriated (D)
2008
Evaluation of the Interaction Between Genotype and Administration of Aggressive Implant Strategies on Beef Tenderness
U.S. Meat Animal Research Center: Meats Safety & Quality Research
Clay Center, NE
Trust (T)
2008
Strategies to Improve the Tenderness of Vastus Lateralis Muscles
U.S. Meat Animal Research Center: Meats Safety & Quality Research
Clay Center, NE
Trust (T)
2008
Improve Nutrient Management and Efficiency in Cattle
U.S. Meat Animal Research Center: Nutrition Research
Clay Center, NE
Appropriated (D)
2008
Development of a Genotyping Platform to Enhance the Discovery of DNA Markers for Feed Efficiency
U.S. Meat Animal Research Center: Nutrition Research
Clay Center, NE
Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)
2008
Implementation of Robust Multiplex Panels of Snps As Diagnostic Tools for the Livestock Industry
U.S. Meat Animal Research Center: Nutrition Research
Clay Center, NE
Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)
2005 2006 2007 2008
Genetic and Genomic Approaches to Improve Efficiency of Swine Production and Product Quality
U.S. Meat Animal Research Center: Reproduction Research
Clay Center, NE
Appropriated (D)
2008
Physiological Approaches to Increase the Efficiency of Pork Production Through Improved Nutritional and Reproductive Competence
U.S. Meat Animal Research Center: Reproduction Research
Clay Center, NE
Appropriated (D)
2008
Joint Analysis of a Qtl Region on Pig Chromosome 2 Affecting Pork Tenderness
U.S. Meat Animal Research Center: Reproduction Research
Clay Center, NE
Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)
2007 2008
Association of Imprinted Genes with Reproductive Efficiency in Swine
U.S. Meat Animal Research Center: Reproduction Research
Clay Center, NE
Reimbursable (R)
2005 2006 2007 2008
Porcine and Bovine Genome Annotation and Qtl Dissection
U.S. Meat Animal Research Center: Reproduction Research
Clay Center, NE
Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)
2008
Characterizing and Managing Animal Stress/well-Being in Livestock Production
U.S. Meat Animal Research Center: Environmental Management Research
Clay Center, NE
Appropriated (D)
2008
Enhancing Animal Well-Being, Immunocompetence, and Performance in Swine and Beef Cattle
Cropping Systems Research Laboratory: Livestock Issues Research
Lubbock, TX
Appropriated (D)
2008
Use of Nutritional Supplements to Provide Immunological Protection in Beef Cattle
Cropping Systems Research Laboratory: Livestock Issues Research
Lubbock, TX
Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)
2006 2007 2008
Development and Assessment of a System to Produce Grass-Fed Beef for the Southern Great Plains
Grazinglands Research Laboratory: Forage and Livestock Production Research Unit
El Reno, OK
Appropriated (D)
2008
Educational Opportunities Associated with Agricultural Research
Grazinglands Research Laboratory: Forage and Livestock Production Research Unit
El Reno, OK
Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)
2005 2006 2007 2008
Estimation of Grain and Forage Digestibilities Using Internal Indigestible Markers and Evaluation of Blood Urea Nitrogen in Beef Calves
Grazinglands Research Laboratory: Forage and Livestock Production Research Unit
El Reno, OK
Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Evaluation of New Perennial Cool-Season Grasses As Components of Year-Long Forage Production Systems
Grazinglands Research Laboratory: Forage and Livestock Production Research Unit
El Reno, OK
Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)
2007 2008
Genetic Analysis of Tropically Adapted Stocker Cattle
Grazinglands Research Laboratory: Forage and Livestock Production Research Unit
El Reno, OK
Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)
2007 2008
Maintain Herds and Flocks of Experimental Livestock at Fort Reno
Grazinglands Research Laboratory: Forage and Livestock Production Research Unit
El Reno, OK
Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)
2006 2007 2008
Measurements of Stress on Stocker Cattle Grazing on Winter Wheat Pasture Using Cortisol and Blood Urea Nitrogen Concentrations in Blood
Grazinglands Research Laboratory: Forage and Livestock Production Research Unit
El Reno, OK
Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)
2006 2007 2008
Genetic and Physiological Approaches to Improving Performance of Beef Cattle Grazing Pastures in Which Endophyte-Infected Forages Dominate
Dale Bumpers Small Farms Research Center
Booneville, AR
Appropriated (D)
2008
Anaerobic Ruminal Microbes That Degrade Endophyte Alkaloids (Both Ergovaline and Lolitrem B)
Dale Bumpers Small Farms Research Center
Booneville, AR
Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)
2008
Fescue Toxicosis: Management and Treatment at Plant and Animal Levels
Dale Bumpers Small Farms Research Center
Booneville, AR
Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)
2008
Managerial and Nutritional Strategies to Improve Production Efficiency of Heavy Broiler Chickens
Poultry Research
Mississippi State, MS
Appropriated (D)
2008
Improving Broiler House Environment by Reducing Ammonia and Mortality
Poultry Research
Mississippi State, MS
Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Managerial/nutritional Strategies of Broiler Chickens to Improve Production Efficiency
Poultry Research
Mississippi State, MS
Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)
2008
Reducing Ammonia Levels in Broiler Houses
Poultry Research
Mississippi State, MS
Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)
2005 2006 2007 2008
Optimizing the Biology of the Animal-Plant Interface for Improved Sustainability of Forage-Based Animal Enterprises
Forage-Animal Production Research
Lexington, KY
Appropriated (D)
2008
Approaches to Minimize the Occurence of Fescue Toxicosis in Livestock
Forage-Animal Production Research
Lexington, KY
Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)
2006 2007 2008
Degradation of Feed Amino Nitrogen in the Remen of Goats
Forage-Animal Production Research
Lexington, KY
Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)
2007 2008
Gene Switches for Trait Improvement and Functional Genomics Applications in Forage Plants
Forage-Animal Production Research
Lexington, KY
Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)
2006 2007 2008
Continuation of Improved Forage Livestock Production
Forage-Animal Production Research
Lexington, KY
Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)
2007 2008
Physiological Response of Cattle Consuming Toxic Tall Fescue to Environmental Stress
Forage-Animal Production Research
Lexington, KY
Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)
2007 2008
Genomic Regulation of Seasonal Infertility in Swine
Richard B. Russell Research Center: Poultry Processing and Swine Physiology Research
Athens, GA
Appropriated (D)
2008
Integration of Functional Genomics and Quantative Genetics to Improve Feed Efficiency in Pigs
Richard B. Russell Research Center: Poultry Processing and Swine Physiology Research
Athens, GA
Reimbursable (R)
2006 2007 2008
Identification and Utilization of Mechanisms Responsible for the Adaptation of Cattle to Stressors of the Subtropics
Beef Cattle Research
Brooksville, FL
Appropriated (D)
2008

   

 
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