Richard Mark Thallman
(Mark)
Genetics & Breeding Research
Research Geneticist (Animals)
Phone: (402) 762-4261
Fax: (402) 762-4173
U.S. MEAT ANIMAL RESEARCH CENTER
STATE SPUR 18D CLAY CENTER, NE, 68933-0000
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.