Projects

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

A SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE POLYMORPHISM (SNP) MARKER SET FOR DNA-BASED TRACEBACK IN NORTH AMERICAN BEEF AND DAIRY CATTLE Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 409004

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.

A Multiway Analysis for Identifying High Integrity Bovine BACs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ratnakumar, A., Barris, W., Mcwilliam, S., Brauning, R., Mcewan, J.C., Snelling, W.M., Dalrymple, B.P. 2009. A Multiway Analysis for Identifying High Integrity Bovine BACs. Biomed Central (BMC) Genomics. 10:46 (13 pp).

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.

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.

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.

Mapping quantitative trait loci for fatty acid composition that segregate between Wagyu and Limousin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Tshipuliso, N., Alexander, L.J., Geary, T.W., Snelling, W.M., Rule, D.C., Koltes, J.E., Mote, B.E., MacNeil, M.D. 2008. Mapping quantitative trait loci for fatty acid composition that segregate between Wagyu and Limousin. South African Journal of Science 38(2):126-130.

Integrated and composite genome maps: the bovine example - (Abstract)

Snelling, W.M., Chiu, R., Schein, J.E., Hobbs, M., McEwan, J.C. 2008. Integrated and composite genome maps: the bovine example. Annual International Plant & Animal Genome Conference. Workshop Abstract W21, pg 9.

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 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).

Quantitative trait loci with additive effect on palatability and fatty acid composition of meat in a Wagyu-Limousin F*2 population. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Alexander, L.J., Macneil, M.D., Geary, T.W., Snelling, W.M., Rule, D.C., Scanga, J.A. 2007. Quantitative trait loci with additive effect on palatability and fatty acid composition of meat in a Wagyu-Limousin F*2 population. Animal Genetics 38:506-513.

Comparative and physical mapping of 112 previously reported and 105 new porcine microsatellites - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Alexander, L.J., Juneja, B., Shiroma, D., Nonneman, D.J., Snelling, W.M., Fahrenkrug, S.C. 2007. Comparative and physical mapping of 112 previously reported and 105 new porcine microsatellites. Animal Genetics 38:584-594.

Quantitative trait loci with additive effect on growth and carcass traits in a Wagyu-Limousin F*2 population - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Alexander, L.J., Geary, T.W., Snelling, W.M., MacNeil, M.D. 2007. Quantitative trait loci with additive effect on growth and carcass traits in a Wagyu-Limousin F*2 population. Animal Genetics 38:413-416.

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.

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.

Genome adaptations of a tripartite motif protein for retroviral defense in cattle and sheep - (Abstract)

Smith, T.P., Heaton, M.P., Snelling, W.M., Ylinen, L., Keckesova, Z., Webb, B.L., Towers, G.J. 2007. Genome adaptations of a tripartite motif protein for retroviral defense in cattle and sheep [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome XV Conference. Poster No. P540.

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.

Evaluation in beef cattle of six deoxyribonucleic acid markers developed for dairy traits reveals an osteopontin polymorphism associated with postweaning growth. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

White, S.N., Casas, E., Allan, M.F., Keele, J.W., Snelling, W.M., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Koohmaraie, M., Smith, T.P. 2007. Evaluation in beef cattle of six deoxyribonucleic acid markers developed for dairy traits reveals an osteopontin polymorphism associated with post-weaning growth. Journal of Animal Science. 85:1-10.

A Comprehensive Genetic and Physical Map of the Bovine Genome - (Abstract)

International Bovine Mapping Team. 2006. A comprehensive genetic and physical map of the bovine genome. Proc., 30th International Conference on Animal Genetics (ISAG). Abstract B269, pg 52.

Characterization of 954 Bovine Full-Cds Cdna Sequences - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Harhay, G.P., Sonstegard, T.S., Keele, J.W., Heaton, M.P., Clawson, M.L., Snelling, W.M., Wiedmann, R.T., Van Tassell, C.P., Smith, T.P. 2005. Characterization of 954 bovine full-CDS cDNA sequences. Biomed Central (BMC) Genomics 6:166 (11 pp).

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.

Alignment Genomes Across Species - (Abstract)

Williams, J.L., Hastings, N., Jann, O., Law, A., Stone, R.T., Snelling, W.M., Connor, E.E., Sonstegard, T.S., Smith, T.P. 2005. Alignment genomes across species [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome XVII. p. 241.

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.

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.

Identification and Fine Mapping of Quantitative Trait Loci for Growth Traits on Bovine Chromosomes 2, 6, 14, 19, 21, and 23 Within One Commercial Line of Bos Taurus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kneeland, J., Li, C., Basarab, J., Snelling, W.M., Benkel, B., Murdoch, B., Hansen, C., Moore, S.S. 2004. Identification and fine mapping of quantitative trait loci for growth traits on bovine chromosomes 2, 6, 14, 19, 21, and 23 within one commercial line of Bos taurus. Journal of Animal Science 82:3405-3414.

Analysis of Linkage Disequilibrium in the Region Surrounding a Quantitative Trait Locus for Growth in Cattle - (Abstract)

Smith, T.P., Snelling, W.M., Casas, E. 2004. Analysis of linkage disequilibrium in the region surrounding a quantitative trait locus for growth in cattle. Proc., Genome Sequencing & Analysis Conference XVI, Washington, DC, Sept. 27-30, 2004. Abstract P-56. p. 46.

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.

Genetic Risk Factors for Failure of Passive Transfer in the Bovine Neonatal Fc Receptor - (Abstract)

LAEGREID, W.W., CLAWSON, M.L., HEATON, M.P., KEEN, J.E., CHITKO MCKOWN, C.G., FOX, J.M., SMITH, T.P., SNELLING, W.M., KEELE, J.W. GENETIC RISK FACTORS FOR FAILURE OF PASSIVE TRANSFER IN THE BOVINE NEONATAL FC RECEPTOR. PLANT AND ANIMAL GENOME CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS. ABSTRACT NO. P642.

Identification of Three Microsatellite Loci on Bovine Chromosome 19 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Murdoch, B., Fu, A., Meng, Y., Li, C., Hansen, C., Snelling, W.M., Moore, S.S. 2004. Identification of three microsatellite loci on bovine chromosome 19. Animal Genetics 35:145-146.

Assignment of the Siat4a Gene to Bovine Chromosome 14 by Linkage Mapping of An Associated Microsatellite - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Murdoch, B., Fu, A., Meng, Y., Li, C., Hansen, C., Snelling, W.M., Moore, S.S. 2004. Assignment of the SIAT4A gene to bovine chromosome 14 by linkage mapping of an associated microsatellite. Animal Genetics 35:146-147.

Identification and Fine Mapping of Quantitative Trait Loci for Backfat on Bovine Chromosomes 2, 5, 6, 19, 21, and 23 in a Commercial Line of Bos Taurus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Li, C., Basarab, J., Snelling, W.M., Benkel, B., Kneeland, J., Murdoch, B., Hansen, C., Moore, S.S. 2004. Identification and fine mapping of quantitative trait loci for backfat on bovine chromosomes 2, 5, 6, 19, 21, and 23 in a commercial line of Bos taurus. Journal of Animal Science 82:967-972.

Beta-2-Microglobulin Haplotypes in U.S. Beef Cattle and Association with Failure of Passive Transfer in Newborn Calves - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Clawson, M.L., Heaton, M.P., Chitko Mckown, C.G., Fox, J.M., Smith, T.P., Snelling, W.M., Keele, J.W., Laegreid, W.W. 2004. Beta-2-microglobulin haplotypes in u.s. beef cattle and association with failure of passive transfer in newborn calves. Mammalian Genome. 2004. V. 15. P. 227-236.

Assessment of Positional Candidate Genes Myf5 and Igf1 for Growth on Bovine Chromosome 5 in Commercial Lines of Bos Taurus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Li, C., Basarab, J., Snelling, W.M., Benkel, B., Murdoch, B., Hansen, C., Moore, S.S. 2004. Assessment of positional candidate genes myf5 and igf1 for growth on bovine chromosome 5 in commercial lines of Bos taurus. Journal of Animal Science 82:1-7.

Prion Gene Sequence Variation Within Diverse Groups of U.S. Sheep, Beef Cattle, and Deer - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

HEATON, M.P., LEYMASTER, K.A., FREKING, B.A., HAWK, D.A., SMITH, T.P., KEELE, J.W., SNELLING, W.M., FOX, J.M., CHITKO MCKOWN, C.G., LAEGREID, W.W. PRION GENE SEQUENCE VARIATION WITHIN DIVERSE GROUPS OF U.S. SHEEP, BEEF CATTLE, AND DEER. MAMMALIAN GENOME. 2003. V. 14. P. 765-777.

Brief Note. Linkage Mapping of the Bovine Bone Morphogenetic Protein Receptor-Ib (Bmpr-Ib) to Chromosome 6 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

KIM, J.G., SMITH, T.P., SNELLING, W.M., VALLET, J.L., CHRISTENSON, R.K. BRIEF NOTE. LINKAGE MAPPING OF THE BOVINE BONE MORPHOGENETIC PROTEIN RECEPTOR-1B (BMPR1B) TO CHROMOSOME 6. ANIMAL GENETICS. 2003. v. 34(4). p. 311.

Fine Mapping of Quantitative Trait Loci and Assessment of Positional Candidate Genes for Backfat on Bovine Chromosome 14 in a Commercial Line of Bos Taurus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Moore, S.S., Li, C., Basarab, J., Snelling, W.M., Kneeland, J., Murdoch, B., Hansen, C., Benkel, B. 2003. Fine mapping of quantitative trait loci and assessment of positional candidate genes for backfat on bovine chromosome 14 in a commercial line of Bos taurus. Journal of Animal Science 81:1919-1925.

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.

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.

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.

The Identification of Common Haplotypes on Bovine Chromosome 5 Within Commercial Lines of Bos Taurus and Their Associations with Growth Traits - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Li, C., Basarab, J., Snelling, W.M., Benkel, B., Murdoch, B., Moore, S.S. 2002. The identification of common haplotypes on bovine chromosome 5 within commercial lines of Bos taurus and their associations with growth traits. Journal of Animal Science 80:1187-1194.