Projects

Enhancing Genetic Merit of Dairy Cattle Through Genome Selection and Analysis Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 412388

Using Genomics to Define and Control Parasitic Infections in Cattle Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 411566

Discovery of Genetic Variation That Enhances Genetic Improvement of Dairy Production and Health in Cattle and Buffalos Reimbursable (R)   Accession Number: 412999

Genome Signature of Artificial Selection and Genome-Wide Association Analysis in Holstein Cows Reimbursable (R)   Accession Number: 412998

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

Functional Genomics and Proteonomics for Improved Cloning Efficiency Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 412097

Publications

Benefits from Cooperation in Genomics - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Van Raden, P.M., Wiggans, G.R., Van Tassell, C.P., Sonstegard, T.S., Schenkel, F. 2009. Benefits from Cooperation in Genomics. Interbull Annual Meeting Proceedings. Uppsala, Sweden, Jan. 28¿29, 6 pp.

Current Directions in Cattle Genomics Research - (Review Article)

Van Tassell, C.P., Sonstegard, T.S., Liu, G., Matukumalli, L.K. 2007. Current directions in cattle genomics research. Advancement of Animal Breeding & Genetics Meeting. pp. 461-470.

Invited Review: Reliability of Genomic Predictions for North American Holstein Bulls - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Van Raden, P.M., Van Tassell, C.P., Wiggans, G.R., Sonstegard, T.S., Schnabel, R.D., Taylor, J.F., Schenkel, F.S. 2009. Invited Review: Reliability of Genomic Predictions for North American Holstein Bulls. Journal of Dairy Science. 92(1):16-24.

Prevalence of the prion gene E211K variant in U.S. cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Heaton, M.P., Keele, J.W., Harhay, G.P., Richt, J., Koohmaraie, M., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Casas, E., King, D.A., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Neibergs, H.L., Chase, C.C., Kalbfleisch, T.S., Smith, T.P., Clawson, M.L., Laegreid, W.W. 2008. Prevalence of the prion gene E211K variant in U.S. cattle. BioMed Central (BMC) Veterinary Research [journal online]. 4:25. Available: (http://www.biomedcentral.com/1746-6148/4/25).

Effects of increased milking frequency on gene expression in the bovine mammary gland - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Connor, E.E., Siferd, S., Elsasser, T.H., Clover, C.M., Van Tassell, C.P., Sonstegard, T.S., Fernandes, V., Capuco, A.V. 2008. Effects of increased milking frequency on gene expression in the bovine mammary gland. Biomed Central (BMC) Genomics. 9:362. 14 pp.

Genomic signatures of artificial selection in U.S. Holstein cows - (Abstract) - (20-Jun-08)

A Whole-Genome Association Study of Major Determinants for Parasitic Infection in Angus Breed - (Abstract) - (20-Jun-08)

Genomic Data and Cooperation Result in Faster Progress - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Van Raden, P.M., Van Tassell, C.P., Wiggans, G.R., Sonstegard, T.S., Schnabel, R.D., Taylor, J.F., Schenkel, F. 2009. Genomic Data and Cooperation Result in Faster Progress. International Committee on Animal Recording (ICAR). ICAR Tech Ser. 13:341¿346. 2009.

Distribution and Location of Genetic Effects for Dairy Traits - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Cole, J.B., Van Raden, P.M., O'Connell, J.R., Van Tassell, C.P., Sonstegard, T.S., Schnabel, R.D., Wiggans, G.R. 2009. Distribution and Location of Genetic Effects for Dairy Traits. International Committee on Animal Recording (ICAR). ICAR Tech Ser. 13:355¿360. 2009.

Genomic Evaluations in the United States and Canada: A Collaboration - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Wiggans, G.R., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Raden, P.M., Matukumalli, L.K., Schnabel, R.D., Taylor, J.F., Chesnais, J.P., Schenkel, F.S., Van Tassell, C.P. 2009. Genomic Evaluations in the United States and Canada: A Collaboration. International Committee on Animal Recording (ICAR). ICAR Tech Ser. 13:347¿353. 2009.

Estimates of (co) variance components using random regression models for gastrointestinal helminthoid data in Angus cattle. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Silva, M.V., Van Tassell, C.P., Sonstegard, T.S., Cobuci, J.A., Gasbarre, L.C. 2008. Estimates of (co) variance components using random regression models for gastrointestinal helminthoid data in Angus cattle. Brazilian Animal Science Society. CD-ROM MEL036. p. 105.

Characterization of a novel microdeletion polymorphism on BTA5 in cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (30-Apr-08)

analysis of Cattle Copy Number Variation Reveals Insights into the Evolution of Ruminants - (Abstract)

Liu, G., Keele, J.W., Van Tassell, C.P., Sonstegard, T.S., Li, R.W., Alexander, L.J., Matukumalli, L.K., Smith, T.P., Gasbarre, L.C. 2008. analysis of cattle copy number variation reveals insights into the evolution of ruminants. 2008 meeting on the Biology of Genomes, May 6-10, 2007, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Cold Spring Harbor, NY. p197.

Applied Bovine Genomics: Chipping away at the genetics underlying disease traits. - (Abstract)

Sonstegard, T.S., Vanraden, P., Wiggans, G., Schnabel, S., Liu, G., Matukumalli, L.K., Silva, M.V., Mckay, S., Schroeder, S.G., Gasbarre, L.C., Taylor, J.F., Van Tassell, C.P. 2008. Applied Bovine Genomics: Chipping away at the genetics underlying disease traits.. International Symposium of Animal Functional Genomics.

Development and Applications of a Bovine 50,000 SNP Chip - (Abstract)

Taylor, J.F., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Matukumalli, L., Smith, T.P., Allen, M.L. 2008. Development and Applications of a Bovine 50,000 SNP Chip. International Symposium of Animal Functional Genomics.

Identification of polymorphisms within the bovine BPI gene and analysis of their associations with somatic cell score in Holstein cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Connor, E.E., Matukumalli, L.K., Chockalingham, A., Bannerman, D.D., Sonstegard, T.S., Thomas, E.D., Van Tassell, C.P. 2008. Identification of polymorphisms within the bovine BPI and analysis of their associations with somatic cell score in Holstein cattle. Journal of Dairy Science. 39:456-457.

Reliability of genomic predictions for North American dairy bulls - (Abstract)

Van Raden, P.M., Van Tassell, C.P., Wiggans, G.R., Sonstegard, T.S., Schnabel, R.D., Schenkel, F. 2008. Reliability of genomic predictions for North American dairy bulls. Journal of Dairy Science. 91(E-Suppl. 1):305(abstr. 261).

Selection of single nucleotide polymorphisms and genotype quality for genomic prediction of genetic merit in dairy cattle - (Abstract)

Wiggans, G.R., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Raden, P.M., Matukumalli, L.K., Schnabel, R.D., Taylor, J.F., Schenkel, F.S., Van Tassell, C.P. 2008. Selection of single nucleotide polymorphisms and genotype quality for genomic prediction of genetic merit in dairy cattle. Journal of Dairy Science. 91(E-Suppl. 1):507(abstr. 524).

SNPs to Chips: Changing the paradigm of mapping and selection in cattle - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Sonstegard, T.S., Liu, G., Matukumalli, L.K., Van Tassell, C.P. 2007. Snps to chips: changing the paradigm of mapping and selection in cattle. [abstracat].Animal Breeding and Animal Genetic Resources Proceedings.

Analysis of copy number variation in the bovine genome - (Abstract)

Liu, G., Van Tassell, C.P., Sonstegard, T.S., Li, R.W., Alexander, L.J., Keele, J.W., Matukumalli, L.K., Brown, T., Smith, T.P., Gasbarre, L.C. 2008. Analysis of copy number variation in the bovine genome. Plant and Animal Genome (PAG) XVI Conference. San Diego, CA. p517.

A high-resolution map of copy number variation in the cattle genome - (Abstract)

Liu, G., Keele, J.W., Van Tassell, C.P., Sonstegard, T.S., Alexander, L.J., Li, R.W., Matukumalli, L.K., Smith, T.P., Gasbarre, L.C. 2008. A high-resolution map of copy number variation in the cattle genome. Plant and Animal Genome VX Conference Abstracts. The NRI Animal Genome PD Meeting, San Diego, CA. p84.

Quantitative Trait Loci Associated with Parasitic Infection in Angus Breed - (Abstract)

Silva, M.V., Van Tassell, C.P., Sonstegard, T.S., Gasbarre, L.C. 2008. Quantitative trait loci associated with parasitic infection in angus breed . Plant and Animal Genome Conference Proceedings.

Characterization of the Cattle HapMap Population using the Illumina Bovine-50K SNP Chip - (Abstract)

Matukumalli, L.K., Schnabel, R.D., Lawley, C.T., Sonstegard, T.S., Smith, T.P., Moore, S.S., Taylor, J.F., Van Tassell, C.P. 2008. Characterization of the Cattle HapMap Population using the Illumina Bovine-50K SNP Chip. Plant and Animal Genome Conference.

SNP discovery and allele frequency estimation by deep sequencing of reduced representation libraries - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Van Tassell, C.P., Smith, T.P., Matukumalli, L.K., Taylor, J.F., Schnabel, R.D., Lawley, C.T., Haudenschild, C., Moore, S.S., Warren, W.C., Sonstegard, T.S. 2008. SNP discovery and allele frequency estimation by deep sequencing of reduced representation libraries. Nature Methods. 5:247-252.

Detection of germline and somatic copy number variations in cattle - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Liu, G., Van Tassell, C.P., Sonstegard, T.S., Li, R.W., Alexander, L.J., Keele, J.W., Matukumalli, L.K., Smith, T.P., Gasbarre, L.C. 2008. Detection of germline and somatic copy number variations in cattle. Developments in Biologicals. 132:231-237.

Gene expression in bovine mammary gland in response to increased milking frequency as determined by microarray and SAGE - (Other)

Connor, E.E., Capuco, A.V., Siferd, S., Van Tassell, C.P., Sonstegard, T.S., Fernandes, V. 2008. Gene expression in bovine mammary gland in response to increased milking frequency as determined by microarray and SAGE. NIH Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) Database. Accession number GSE9344.

Prevalence of the prion gene E211K variant in U.S. cattle - (Abstract)

Heaton, M.P., Keele, J.W., Harhay, G.P., Richt, J., Koohmaraie, M., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Casas, E., King, D.A., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Neibergs, H.L., Chase, C.C., Kalbfleisch, T.S., Smith, T.P., Clawson, M.L., Laegreid, W.W. 2008. Prevalence of the prion gene E211K variant in U.S. cattle (abstract). Plant and Animal Genome XVI Conference. Poster No. P538.

Generation of large numbers of SNP in cattle by coupling reduced genome representation with high throughput sequencing - (Abstract)

Smith, T.P., Matukumalli, L., Sonstegard, T.S., Schnabel, R., Taylor, J., Haudenschild, C., Lawley, C., Moore, S., Van Tassell, C.P. 2008. Generation of large numbers of SNP in cattle by coupling reduced genome representation with high throughput sequencing (abstract). Plant and Animal Genome XVI Conference Proceedings. Poster No. P90.

Description and analysis of the Bovine Gene Atlas - An extensive compendium of bovine transcript profiles - (Abstract)

Harhay, G.P., Keele, J.W., Smith, T.P., Alexander, L.J., Matukumalli, L.K., Schroeder, S.G., Liu, G., Van Tassell, C.P., Sonstegard, T.S. 2008. Description and analysis of the Bovine Gene Atlas - An extensive compendium of bovine transcript profiles (abstract). Plant and Animal Genome XVI Conference. Poster No. P516.

Bovine copy number variation and its implication in animal health - (Abstract)

Liu, G., Van Tassell, C.P., Sonstegard, T.S., Alexander, L.J., Keele, J.W., Matukumalli, L.K., Smith, T.P., Gasbarre, L.C. 2007. Bovine copy number variation and its implication in animal health. [ abstract]. International Symposium on Animal Genomics for Animal Health. pp. 32.

Comparative Transcriptome Analysis of in Vivo and in Vitro Porcine Blastocysts by Small Amplified Rna Serial Analysis of Gene Expression (Sar-Sage) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Miles, J.R., Blomberg, L.A., Krisher, R.L., Everts, R.E., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Zuelke, K.A. 2008. Comparative transcriptome analysis of in vivo- and in vitro- produced porcine blastocysts by small amplified RNA-serial analysis of gene expression (SAR-SAGE). Molecular Reproduction and Development. 75:976-88.

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).

Initial analysis of copy number variation in the cow genome - (Abstract)

Liu, G., Van Tassell, C.P., Sonstegard, T.S., Li, R.W., Alexander, L.J., Keele, J.W., Matukumalli, L.K., Smith, T.P., Gasbarre, L.C. 2007. Initial analysis of copy number variation in the cow genome. [abstract}. Gordon Research Conference Proceedings.

Identification of conserved regulatory elements in upstream promoter regions of mammals at relaxed thresholds by comparative genomics - a case study using PEPCK - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (25-Jun-07)

Mapping of quantitative trait loci controlling tick [Riphicephalus (Boophilus) microplus] resistance on bovine cjrp,psp,es 5, 7 and 14 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gasparin, G., Miyata, L.L., Coutinho, L.L., Martinez, M.L., Teodoro, R.L., Furlong, J., Machado, M.A., Silva, M.V., Campos, A.L., Sonstegard, T.S., Regitano, L.C. 2007. Mapping of quantitative trait loci controlling parasite resistance in a F2 experimental bovine population. Animal Genetics. 38(5):453-459.

Construction and application of a bovine high-density SNP assay - (Abstract)

Van Tassell, C.P., Matukumalli, L.K., Taylor, C., Smith, T.P., Sonstegard, T.S., Schnabel, R., Silva, M.V., Wiggans, G.R., Liu, G., Moore, S., Taylor, J.F. 2007. Construction and application of a bovine high-density SNP assay. Joint Abstracts of the American Dairy Science and Society of Animal Science.

The role of microRNAs in muscle development - (Abstract)

Smith, T.P.L., McDaneld, T.G., Doumit, M.E., Matukumalli, L.K., Sonstegard, T.S., Coutinho, L.L., Wiedmann, R.T. The role of microRNAs in muscle development. Journal of Animal Science (Suppl. 1):637. 2007

Using Different Transformations in Analyses of Fecal Egg Count Data - (Abstract)

Silva, M.V., Van Tassell, C.P., Sonstegard, T.S., Gasbarre, L.C. 2007. Using different transformations in analyses of fecal egg count data. BARC Poster Day.

Recent Segmental Duplications in the Cattle Genome - (Abstract)

Liu, G., Matukumalli, L.K., Van Tassell, C.P., Sonstegard, T.S., Gasbarre, L.C., Eichler, E.E. 2007. Recent segmental duplications in the cattle genome. [abstract]. BARC Poster Day.Abstracat #25, p. 32.

Ontogenic expression of microRNA in bovine mammary gland - (Abstract)

Capuco, A.V., Coutinho, L.L., Clover, C.M., Minuti, A., Sonstegard, T.S., Boisclair, Y.R., Van Amburgh, M.E., Bertoni, G., Matukumalli, L.K. 2007. Ontogenic expression of microRNA in bovine mammary gland. Joint Abstracts of the American Dairy Science and Society of Animal Science.

Creation of a Gene Atlas in cattle using sequence-based transcriptional profiling - (Abstract)

Sonstegard, T.S., Keele, J.W., Harhay, G.P., Smith, T.P., Matukumalli, L.K., Van Tassell, C.P., Liu, G., Alexander, L.J. 2007. Creation of a Gene Atlas in cattle using sequence-based transcriptional profiling. [abstract] Joint Abstracts of the American Dairy Science and Society of Animal Science.

Genetic resistance to nematodes parasites in sheep: use of Box-Cox transformation in QTL mapping - (Abstract)

Silva, M.V., Van Tassell, C.P., Sonstegard, T.S., Malek, M., Boettcher, P., Mugambi, J., Nagda, S., Kemp, S., Hanotte, O. 2007. Genetic resistance to nematodes parasites in sheep: use of Box-Cox transformation in QTL mapping. [abstract]. Joint Abstracts of the American Dairy Science and Society of Animal Science.

Identification of Weakly Conserved Regulatory Elements in Upstream Promoter Regions of Mammals - (Book/Chapter)

Liu, G., Weirauch, M., Van Tassell, C.P., Li, R.W., Sonstegard, T.S., Matukumalli, L.K., Connor, E.E., Hanson, R.W., Yang, J. 2007. Identification of Weakly Conserved Regulatory Elements in Upstream Promoter Regions of Mammals. Conference on the Biology og Genomes, pp. 218.

Applied bovine genomics: New opportunities for managing disease and intensifying production - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Sonstegard, T.S., Matukumalli, L.K., Gasbarre, L.C., Silva, M.V., Van Tassell, C.P. 2007. Applied bovine genomics: New opportunities for managing disease and intensifying production. [abstract]. Meeting Proceedings.

Stimultaneous prediction of multiple traits using dense genome-wide SNP markers - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Matukumalli, L.K., Sonstegard, T.S., Silva, M.V., Liu, G., Van Tassell, C.P. 2007. Stimultaneous prediction of multiple traits using dense genome-wide SNP markers. Meeting Proceedings.

Local Inflammation as a Possible Mechanism of Resistance to Gastrointestinal Nematodes in Angus Heifers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Li, R.W., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Gasbarre, L.C. 2007. Local Inflammation as a Possible Mechanism of Resistance to Gastrointestinal Nematodes in Angus Heifers. Veterinary Parasitology. 145:100-107.

Discovery and Profiling of Bovine Micrornas from Immune Related and Embryonic Tissues - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Coutinho, L.L., Matukumalli, L.K., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Gasbarre, L.C., Capuco, A.V., Smith, T.P. 2007. Discovery and profiling of bovine micrornas from immune related and embryonic tissues. Physiological Genomics. 29(1):35-43.

A second generation radiation hybrid map to aid the assembly of the bovine genome sequence - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jann, O.C., Aerts, J., Jones, M., Hastings, N., Law, A., Mckay, S., Marques, E., Prasad, A., Yu, J., Moore, S.S., Florita, S., Mahe, M., Eggen, A., Silveri, L., Negrini, R., Milanesi, E., Ajmone-Marsan, P., Vakebtubu, A., Marchitelli, C., Janitz, M., Herwig, R., Hennig, S., Savarese, M., Gorni, C., Connor, E.E., Sonstegard, T.S., Smith, T.P., Drogemuller, C., Williams, J. 2006. A second generation radiation hybrid map to aid the assembly of the bovine genome sequence. BMC Genomics. 7:283-298.

Qtl Mapping for Birth Weight on Bovine Chromosome 14 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Miyata, M., Gasparin, G., Coutinho, L.L., Martinez, M.L., Machado, M.A., Da Silva, M.V., Campos, A.L., Sonstegard, T.S., Do Rosario, M.F., Regitano, L.C. 2007. Quantitative trait loci (QTL) mapping for birth weight on bovine chromosome 14. Genetics and Molecular Biology, Vol 30, No.2, pp 364-369.

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.

Use of Box-Cox Transformation in Analysis of Fecal Egg Count Data - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sonstegard, T.S., Marcos, D., Gasbarre, L.C., Van Tassell, C.P. 2006. Use of box-cox transformation in analysis of fecal egg count data. World Congress of Genetics Applied in Livestock Production. 8(15-35):1-4.

Estimates of Genetic Parameters Using Random Regression Models for Gastrointestinal Helminthoid Data in Angus Cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Silva, M.V., Van Tassell, C.P., Sonstegard, T.S., Cobuci, J.A., Gasbarre, L.C. 2006. Estimates of genetic parameters using random regression models for gastrointestinal helminthoid data in angus cattle. World Congress of Genetics Applied in Livestock Production. 8:15-34.

Estimates of Genetic Parameters Using Random Regression Models for Gastrointestinal Helminthoid Data in Cattle - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Silva, M.V., Van Tassell, C.P., Sonstegard, T.S., Cobuci, J.A., Gasbarre, L.C. 2006. Estimates of genetic parameters using random regression models for gastrointestinal helminthoid data in cattle. Brazilian Animal Science Society. CD-Rom - MEL036. pp. 105.

Detection of a QTL associated with tick resistance on bovine chromosome 7 (BTA7) using a F2 experimental population - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Gasparin, G., Miyata, M., Coutinho, L.L., Martinez, M.L., Machado, M.A., Silva, M., Campos, A.L., Sonstegard, T.S., Regitano, L. 2006. Detection of a QTL associated with tick resistance on bovine chromosome 7 (BTA7) using a F2 experimental population. Proceedings of 8th World Congress of Genetics Applied in Livestock Production 8(21-15):1-4.

A Qtl for Resistance to Boophilus Microplus Maps to Bovine Chromosome 14 - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Regitano, L., Miyata, M., Gasparin, G., Coutinho, L.L., Martinez, M.L., Machado, M.A., Silva, M., Campos, A.L., Sonstegard, T.S. 2006. A QTL for resistance to Boophilus microplus maps to bovine chromosome 14. Proceedings of 8th World Congress of Genetics Applied in Livestock Production 8(15-32):1-4.

Systematic Identification of Regulatory Elements in Cattle. - (Abstract)

Liu, G., Yang, J., Matukumalli, L.K., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Hanson, R.W. 2006. Systematic identification of regulatory elements in cattle [abstract]. International Conference on Animal Genetics. Aug 2006, Porto Seguro, Brazil, pp C448.

Identification of Estrogen-Responsive Genes in the Parenchyma and Fat Pad of the Bovine Mammary Gland by Microarray Analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Li, R.W., Meyer, M.J., Van Tassell, C.P., Sonstegard, T.S., Connor, E.E., Van Amburgh, M.E., Boisclair, Y.R., Capuco, A.V. 2006. Identification of estrogen responsive genes in the parenchyma and fat pad of the bovine mammary gland by microarray analysis. Physiological Genomics 27(1):42-53.

Genomic Divergences among Cattle, Dog, and Human Estimated from Large-Scale Alignments of Genomic Sequences - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, G., Van Tassell, C.P., Sonstegard, T.S., Matukumalli, L.K., Shade, L.L. 2006. Genomic divergences among cattle, dog, and human estimated from large-scale alignments of genomic sequences. Biomed Central (BMC) Genomics. 7(1):140.

Resistance to Gastrointestinal nematodse of cattle: Identification of genomic regions affecting resistance and potential mechanisms - (Abstract)

Gasbarre, L.C., Sonstegard, T.S., Li, R.W., Araujo, R., Van Tassell, C.P. 2006. Resistance to Gastrointestinal nematodse of cattle: Identification of genomic regions affecting resistance and potential mechanisms [abstract]. American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists Proceedings.

Differential Turn-over Patterns of Transposable Elements Account for the Genome Size Differences among Cattle, Dog and Human. - (Abstract)

Liu, G., Matukumalli, L.K., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P. 2006. Differential turn-over patterns of transposable elements account for the genome size differences among cattle, dog and human. (abstract) Conference on the Biology off Genomes, pp 187.

A Mammary Gland Biologist's Persepective on Functional Genomics - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Capuco, A.V., Meyer, M.J., Li, R.W., Connor, E.E., Van Tassell, C.P., Boisclair, Y.R., Van Amburgh, M.E., Sonstegard, T.S., Urban Jr, J.F. 2006. A mammary gland biologist's persepective on functional genomics. World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production. Belo Horizonte, Brazil, August 13-18, pp 01-6.

Expression Profiles of Micro-Rnas in Swine Muscle Development - (Abstract)

Wiedmann, R.T., Doumit, M.E., Matukumalli, L.K., Sonstegard, T.S., Coutinho, L.L., Nonneman, D.J., Smith, T.P. 2006. Expression profiles of micro-RNAs in swine muscle development. (Abstract) International Conference on Animal Genetics. p. 70. Abstract #C278.

Bos Taurus 60mer Oligonucleotide Microarray - (Other)

Li, R.W., Capuco, A.V., Van Tassell, C.P., Sonstegard, T.S., Connor, E.E., Gasbarre, L.C. 2006. Bos taurus 60mer oligonucleotide microarray. NIH Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) Database.

In Silico Prediction of Regulatory Elements by Phylogenetic Footprinting. - (Abstract)

Liu, G., Yang, J., Matukumalli, L.K., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Hanson, R.W. 2006. In silico prediction of regulatory elements by phylogenetic footprinting. [abstract] BARC Poster Day. Beltsville, MD. pp. 32.

Comprehensive Search of Bovine Micrornas Expressed in Immune and Gut Tissues by Deep Sequencing - (Abstract)

Sonstegard, T.S., Matukumalli, L.K., Coutinho, L.L., Liu, G., Gasbarre, L.C., Smith, T.P. 2006. Comprehensive search of bovine micrornas expressed in immune and gut tissues by deep sequencing [abstract]. International Conference on Animal Genetics. pp. C354.

Profiling of Bovine Micrornas from Immune Related and Embryonic Tissues. - (Abstract)

Matukumalli, L.K., Coutinho, L.L., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Gasbarre, L.C., Capuco, A.V., Smith, T.P. 2006. Profiling of bovine micrornas from immune related and embryonic tissues [abstract]. International Conference on Animal Genetics. pp. C329.

Identification of Bovine Micrornas - (Abstract)

Matukumalli, L.K., Coutinho, L.L., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Gasbarre, L.C., Capuco, A.V., Smith, T.P. 2006. Identification of bovine micrornas [abstract]. Cold Springs Harbor Laboratories 71 Symposium of Regulatoary RNAs. Cold Spring Harbor, NY. Number 214.

Identification and Profiling of Bovine Micrornas from Immune Related and Embryonic Tissues. - (Abstract)

Coutinho, L.L., Matukumalli, L.K., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Gasbarre, L.C., Capuco, A.V., Smith, T.P. 2006. Identification and profiling of bovine micrornas from immune related and embryonic tissues [abstract]. 17th Annual BARC Poster Day, Beltsville, MD. No 6.

Characterization of Boivne Micrornas Expressed in Immune and Gut Tissues by Deep Sequencing - (Abstract)

Matukumalli, L.K., Coutinho, L.L., Sonstegard, T.S., Liu, G., Gasbarre, L.C., Smith, T.P. 2006. Characterization of boivne micrornas expressed in immune and gut tissues by deep sequencing [abstract] 17th Annual BARC Poster Day. Beltsville, MD. No 27.

Detection of Quantitatiave Trait Loci Affecting Growth and Reproductive Traits in Bos Indicus Beef Cattle (Nellore) - (Abstract)

Avelar, G.A., Neto, L.R., Teixeira, L.A., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Garcia, J.F. 2006. Detection of quantitatiave trait loci affecting growth and reproductive traits in bos indicus beef cattle (nellore) [abstract]. Animal Genetics International Conference Proceedings. pp 180.

Advancements and Future Challenges in Understanding Mammary Gland Function - (Abstract)

Capuco, A.V., Connor, E.E., Meyer, M.J., Li, R.W., Van Tassell, C.P., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Amburgh, M.E., Boisclair, Y.R. 2006. Advancements and future challenges in understanding mammary gland function [abstract]. J. Dairy Sci. 89(Suppl. 1):409.

Transcriptome Profiling of the Tubular Porcine Conceptus Identifies the Differential Regulation of Growth An Ddevelopmentally Associated Genes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Blomberg, L., Garrett, W.M., Guillomot, M., Miles, J.R., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Zuelke, K.A. 2006. Transcriptome profiling of the tubular porcine conceptus identifies the differential regulation of growth and developmentally associated genes. Molecular Reproduction and Development. 73(12):1491-1502.

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.

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).

High Density Ests Based Bovine Physical Maps and Their Use to Construct Comparative Maps and Inform the Bovine Genome Sequence Assembly - (Abstract)

Williams, J.L., Aerts, J., Law, A., Jann, O., Janitz, M., Hennig, S., Eggen, A., Floriot, S., Ajmone-Marsan, P., Milanse, E., Valentini, A., Marchitelli, C., Mckay, S., Prasad, A., Yu, J., Moore, S.S., Drogemuller, C., Connor, E.E., Sonstegard, T.S., Stone, R.T., Smith, T.P. 2006. High density ESTs based bovine physical maps and their use to construct comparative maps and inform the bovine genome sequence assembly[abstracat]. Plant and Animal Genome XIV:55. Number W214.

Genetic Variability of a Box Taurus X Bos Indicus Cross Population and Validation of Genomic Regions Influencing Nematode - (Abstract)

Benavides, M.V., Echevarria, F.A., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Gasbarre, L.C. 2005. Genetic variability of a box taurus x bos indicus cross population and validation of genomic regions influencing nematode [absract]. Symposium of Genetic Research in Latin America in the Caribbean. p. 18.

Detection of Quantitative Trait Loci Influencing Conformation Traits and Calving Ease in Holstein-Friesian Cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ashwell, M.S., Heyen, D.W., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Ron, M., Weller, J.I., Lewin, H.A. 2005. Detection of quantitative trait loci influencing conformation traits and calving ease in holstein-friesian cattle. Journal of Dairy Science. 88(11):4111-4119.

Towards Identification of the Genetic Control of Resistance to Gastrointestinal Helminth Infections in Sheep and Mice. - (Abstract)

Iraqi, F.A., Mugambi, J.M., Sonstegard, T.S., Garcia, F.J., Van Tassell, C.P., Hanotte, O., Nagda, S., Wakelin, D., Gibson, J.P., Behnke, J.M., Baker, L.R. 2005. Towards identification of the genetic control of resistance to gastrointestinal helminth infections in sheep and mice. Fourth All African Conference on Animal Agriculture. Tanzania, Abstract 45.

Identification of Quantitative Trait Loci Affecting Parasite Indicator Traits in a Double Backcross Population of Sheep. - (Abstract)

Sonstegard, T.S., Iraqi, F., Mugambi, J., Van Tassell, C.P., Garcia, F., Hanotte, O., Nagda, S., Gibson, J., Baker, L. 2005. Identification of quantitative trait loci affecting parasite indicator traits in a double backcross population of sheep. [abstract]. ADSA/ASAS Joint Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, number 252.

Fetal Losses and Pathologic Findings of Clones Derived from serum-Starved Versus Serum-Fed Bovine Ovarian Granulosa Cells. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lawrence, J.L., Schrick, F., Hopkins, F.M., Welborn, M.G., Mccracken, M.D., Sonstegard, T.S., Wilson, T.J., Edwards, J. 2005. Fetal losses and pathologic findings of clones derived from serum-starved versus serum-fed bovine ovarian granulosa cells. Reproductive Biology. 5(2):171-184.

Validation of Genomic Regions Influencing Nematode Resistance in a Bos Taurus X Bos Indicus Cross Population. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Benavides, M.V., Echevarria, F.A., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Gasbarre, L.C. 2005. Validation of genomic regions influencing nematode resistance in a bos taurus x bos indicus cross population [abstract]. American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists Proceedings. p. 56.

Characterization of Fezl Effects on Scs in a Sample of North American Holsteins - (Abstract)

Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P. 2005. Characterization of fezl effects on scs in a sample of north american Holsteins [abstract]. ADSA/ASAS Joint Meeting. p. 248.

Discovery and Mapping of Functionally Important Snp in Cow Genome - (Abstract)

Matukumalli, L.K., Grefenstette, J.J., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P. 2005. Discovery and mapping of functionally important snp in cow genome. BARC Poster Day. [Abstract].

Comparative Genomics:genomic Variation Between Bovine and Human Genomes. - (Abstract)

Liu, G., Van Tassell, C.P., Sonstegard, T.S., Matukumalli, L.K., Shade, L.L. 2005. Comparative genomics:genomic variation between bovine and human genomes [abstract]. BARC Poster Day. p. 32.

Whole Genome Scan to Detect Qtl for Milk Production, Conformation and Functional Traits in Two U.S. Holstein Families - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Schnabel, R.D., Sonstegard, T.S., Taylor, J.F., Ashwell, M.S. 2005. Whole genome scan to detect QTL for milk production, conformation and functional traits in two U.S. Holstein families. Animal Genetics. 36(5):408-416.

Characterization of the Infection-Responsive Bovine Lactoferrin Promoter - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zheng, J., Ather, J.L., Sonstegard, T.S., Kerr, D.E. 2005. Characterization of the infection-responsive bovine lactoferrin promoter. Gene. 353:107-17.

Fine-Mapping Milk Production Quantitative Trait Loci on Bta6: Analysis of the Bovine Osteopontin Gene. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Schnabel, R.D., Jong-Joo, K., Ashwell, M.S., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Connor, E.E., Taylor, J.F. 2005. Fine-mapping milk production quantitative trait loci on bta6: analysis of the bovine osteopontin gene. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 102:6896-6901.

Optimizing Bovine Snp Discovery Efforts - (Abstract)

Matukumalli, L.K., Grefenstette, J.J., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P. 2005. Optimizing bovine SNP discovery efforts [abstract]. Recomb2005. p. 227.

Immunogenomics and the Transition Dairy Cow: Physiological Insights and Future Possibilities for Improving Animal Health. - (Abstract)

Burton, J.L., Madsen, S.A., Chang, L.C., Weber, P.S., Coussens, P.M., Rosa, G., Matukumalli, L.K., Sonstegard, T.S., Smith, T.P. 2005. Immunogenomics and the transition dairy cow: physiological insights and future possibilities for improving animal health. ADSA/ASAS Joint Meeting, Cincinnati, OH, Abstract 17

Expression Profiles and Snp Analysis of Genes That Regulate Neutrophil Apoptosis, Endothelial Adhesion, and Extracellular Matrix Remodeling at Parturition in Dairy Cows - (Abstract)

Burton, J.L., Madsen, S.A., Chang, L., Weber, P.S., Rosa, G.J., Matukumalli, L.K., Sonstegard, T.S. 2005. Expression profiles and snp analysis of genes that regulate neutrophil apoptosis, endothelial adhesion, and extracellular matrix remodeling at parturition in dairy cows. Plant and Animal Genome XIII,204, pp. 694. San Diego, CA [Abstract].

Fine-Mapping Milk Production Qtl on Bta6: Analysis of the Bovine Osteopontin Gene - (Abstract)

Schnabel, R.D., Ashwell, M.S., Sonstegard, T.S., Connor, E.E., Van Tassell, C.P., Kim, J., Taylor, J.F. 2005. Fine-mapping milk production qtl on bta6: analysis of the bovine osteopont [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome XIII. p. 532.

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.

Characterization of a Normalized Cdna Library from Bovine Intestinal Muscle and Epithelial Tissues - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Baumann, R.G., Baldwin, R.L., Van Tassell, C.P., Matukumalli, L.K., Sonstegard, T.S. 2005. Characterization of a normalized cDNA library from bovine intestinal muscle and epithelial tissues. Animal Biotechnology. 16(1):17-30.

Serial Analysis of Gene Expression (Sage) During Elongation of Peri-Implantation Porcine Trophectoderm (Conceptus) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Blomberg, L., Long, E.L., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Dobrinsky, J.R., Zuelke, K.A. 2004. Serial analysis of gene expression (sage) during elongation of peri-implantation porcine trophectoderm (conceptus). Physiological Genomics. 20:188-194.

Using Genomics to Identify Genes Affecting Resistance to Nematode Infections in Ruminants - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Gasbarre, L.C., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Araujo, R. 2004. Using genomics to identify genes affecting resistance to nematode infections in ruminants. In: Mendoza, P. ed. Preceedings of the Mexican Association of Veterinary Parasitologists. October 20-22, 2004, Colima, Mexico. p. 20-26.

Sage Analysis of Transitions in the Porcine Conceptus Transcriptome During Trophectoderm Elongation - (Abstract)

Blomberg, L., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Zuelke, K.A. 2005. Sage analysis of transitions in the porcine conceptus transcriptome during trophectoderm elongation [abstract]. Journal Of Reproduction, Fertility And Development. 17:257.

Characterization of a Normalized Cdna Library from Bovine Intestinal Muscle and Epithelial Tissues - (Abstract)

Baumann, R.G., Baldwin, R.L., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Matukumalli, L. 2004. Characterization of a normalized cDNA library from bovine intestinal muscle and epithelial tissues [abstract]. 7th International Meeting of the Microarray Gene Expression Data Society. p. 24.

Sequencing and Mapping of the Bovine Thyroid Hormone Response Element (Spot14) Gene - (Germplasm Release)

Sonstegard, T.S., Connor, E.E. 2004. Sequencing and mapping of the bovine thyroid hormone response element (spot14) gene. Germplasm Release. Accession number AY656814.

Database Directed Full-Length Cdna Generation Using Est Data from Normalized Bovine Cdna Libraries - (Abstract)

Harhay, G.P., Smith, T.P., Sonstegard, T.S., Clawson, M.L. 2004. Database directed full-length cDNA generation using EST data from normalized bovine cDNA libraries. Proc., 29th International Conference on Animal Genetics (ISAG), Tokyo, Japan. September 11-16, 2004. Abstract A022, p. 37.

Database Directed Full-Length Cdna Generation from Normalized Bovine Cdna Libraries - (Abstract)

Harhay, G.P., Sonstegard, T.S., Clawson, M.L., Smith, T.P. 2004. Database directed full-length cDNA generation from normalized bovine cDNA libraries. International Genome Sequencing and Analysis Conference XVI, Washington, DC. September 27-30, 2004. Poster Abstract #49.

Construction and Analysis of a Cdna Library Generated from Intestinal Muscle and Epithelial Tissues of Holstein Cattle: over 20,000 5'-Est Sequences - (Germplasm Release)

Baumann, R.G., Baldwin, R.L., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Matukumalli, L. 2004. Construction and analysis of a cDNA library generated from intestinal muscle and epithelial tissues of holstein cattle: over 20,000 5'-est sequences. Germplasm Release.

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.

Bovine Bac End Sequences from Rpci-42 Library - (Germplasm Release)

Aycock, M.M., Najar, F.Z., Gasbarre, L.C., Van Tassell, C.P., Sonstegard, T.S., Connor, E.E., Capuco, A.V., Roe, B.A. 2004. Bovine bac end sequences from rpci-42 library. Germplasm Release.

Sequence Analysis of Ests Unique to the Bos Taurus Gene Index - (Germplasm Release)

Connor, E.E., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Matukumalli, L.K. 2004. Sequence analysis of ests unique to the bos taurus gene index. Germplasm Release. Accession numbers CN779616-CN779642.

Production of Est from Cdna Libraries Derived from Immunologically Activated Bovine Abomasum - (Germplasm Release)

Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Matukumalli, L.K., Harhay, G.P., Bosak, S., Rubenfield, M., Gasbarre, L.C. 2004. Production of est from cdna libraries derived from immunologically activated bovine abomasum. Germplasm Release.

Production of Est from Cdna Libraries Derived from Immunologically Activated Bovine Small Intestine - (Germplasm Release)

Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Matukumalli, L.K., Harhay, G.P., Bosak, S., Rubenfield, M., Gasbarre, L.C. 2004. Production of est from cdna libraries derived from immunologically activated bovine small intestine. Germplasm Release.

Bovine Genomics Update: Making a Cow Jump over the Moon - (Review Article)

Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P. 2004. Bovine genomics update: making a cow jump over the moon. Genetical Research 84, pp. 3-9.

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.

Detection of Quantitative Trait Loci Affecting Conformation Traits in Holstein Cattle - (Abstract)

Ashwell, M.S., Heyen, D.W., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Lewin, H.A. 2005. Detection of quantitative trait loci affecting conformation traits in holstein cattle [abstract]. American Dairy Science Association.

Construction of a Normalized Cdna Library of the Bovine Intestine: 8bov-Gene Identification and Metabolic Pathway Discovery - (Abstract)

Baumann, R.G., Baldwin, R.L., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Matukumalli, L. 2004. Construction of a normalized cDNA library of the bovine intestine: 8BOV - Gene identification and metabolic pathway discovery [abstract]. BARC Poster Day. p. 32.

Use of Serial Analysis of Gene Expression (Sage) for Gene Transcript Profiling in Lactating Bovine Mammary Gland - (Abstract)

Connor, E.E., Capuco, A.V., Sonstegard, T.S. 2004. Use of serial analysis of gene expression (sage) for gene transcript profiling in lactating bovine mammary gland [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 82(Suppl. 1):131.

Characterization of Open Reading Frame Expressed Sequence Tags Generated from Bos Indicus and Bos Taurus Mammary Gland Cdna Libraries - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Da Mota, A.F., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Shade, L.L., Matukamalli, L.K., Wood, D.L., Capuco, A.V., Brito, M.P., Connor, E.E., Martinez, M.L. 2004. Characterization of open reading frame expressed sequence tags generated from bos indicus and bos taurus mammary gland cDNA libraries. Animal Genetics 35:213-219.

Using Host Genomics to Control Nematode Infections - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gasbarre, L.C., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Araujo, R. 2004. Using host genomics to control nematode infections. Veterinary Parasitology 125, pp. 155-161.

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.

Est-Page - a Simple Web Interface for Managing and Analyzing Est Data - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Matukumalli, L.K., Grefenstette, J.J., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P. 2004. Est-page - a simple web interface for managing and analyzing est data. Bioinformatics, 20:286-288.

Est-Page: a Tool for Managing and Analyzing Est Data - (Abstract)

Matukumalli, L.K., Grefenstette, J.J., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P. 2003. Est-page: a tool for managing and analyzing EST data [abstract]. TIGR XV GSAC Conference, September 2003.

Using Host Genomics to Control Nematode Infections - (Abstract)

GASBARRE, L.C., SONSTEGARD, T.S., VAN TASSELL, C.P., PADILHA, T. USING HOST GENOMICS TO CONTROL NEMATODE INFECTIONS. World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology. pp. 119, 2003.

Molecular Cloning, Sequencing, and Sequence Analysis of Bovine Lactoferrin 5' Flanking Region - (Germplasm Release)

Zheng, J., Ather, J.L., Sonstegard, T.S., Kerr, D.E. 2003. Molecular cloning, sequencing, and sequence analysis of bovine lactoferrin 5' flanking region. Genbank.

Development and Testing of a High-Density Cdna Microarray Resource for Cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Suchyta, S.P., Sipkovsky, S., Kruska, R., Jeffers, A., Mcnulty, A., Tempelman, R.J., Halgren, R.G., Saama, P.M., Bauman, D.E., Boisclair, Y.R., Burton, J.L., Collier, R.J., Depeters, E.J., Ferris, T.A., Lucy, M.C., Mcguire, M.A., Medrano, J.F., Overton, T.R., Smith, T.P., Smith, G.W., Sonstegard, T.S., Spain, J.N., Spiers, D.E., Yao, J., Coussens, P.M. 2003.Development and testing of a high-density cdna microarray resource for cattle. Physiological Genomics. 15:158-164.

Characterization of Orestes Cdna Libraries Generated from Mammary Gland Tissues of Holstein (Bos Taurus) and Gir (Bos Indicus) Cattle. - (Abstract)

Mota, A.F., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Shade, L.L., Matukumalli, L., Wood, D.L., Capuco, A.V., Brito, M.A., Martinez, M.L., Connor, E.E. 2003. Characterization of ORESTES cDNA libraries generated from mammary gland tissues of Holstein (Bos taurus) and Gir (Bos indicus) cattle [abstract]. Animal Production World Conference Proceedings.

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.

Ontogenetic Regulation of Progesterone Receptor (Pr) Expression in Bovine Mammary Gland - (Abstract)

Connor, E.E., Capuco, A.V., Wood, D.L., Sonstegard, T.S., Mota, A.F. 2003. Ontogenetic regulation of progesterone receptor (pr) expression in bovine mammary gland [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 81 (Suppl. 1): 302.

Mapping Quantitative Trait Locus Associated with Resistance to Avian Coccidiosis and Growth - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhu, J.J., Lillehoj, H.S., Allen, P.C., Van Tassell, C.P., Sonstegard, T.S., Cheng, H.H., Pollock, D., Sadjadi, M., Min, W., Emara, M.G. 2003. Mapping quantitative trait locus associated with resistance to avian coccidiosis and growth. Poultry Science 82:9-16.

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.

Detection of Quantitative Trait Loci Affecting Milk Production, Health, and Reproductive Traits in Holstein Cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ashwell, M.S., Heyen, D.W., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Da, Y., Van Raden, P.M., Ron, M., Weller, J.I., Lewin, H.A. 2004. Detection of quantitative trait loci affecting milk production,health, and reproductive traits in Holstein cattle. Journal of Dairy Science. vol. 87(2): pp. 468-75.

Functional Genomics of Mammary Gland Growth and Development - (Proceedings/Symposium) - (10-May-03)

Characterization of Immune Response Gene Expression Patterns in Cattle Selected for Resistance Or Suscptibility to Gastrointestinal Parasites. - (Abstract)

Sonstegard, T.S., Araujo, R.N., Zarlenga, D.S., Padilha, T., Lima, W.S., Nascimento, E., Gasbarre, L.C. 2003. Characterization of immune response gene expression patterns in cattle selected for resistance or suscptibility to gastrointestinal parasites. Meeting Abstract.

Development of a Simple Web Interface for Managing and Analyzing Est Data - (Abstract)

Matukumalli, L.K., Grefenstette, J.J., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P. 2003. Development of a simple web interface for managing and analyzing est data [abstract]. BARC Poster Day.

Serial Analysis of Gene Expression (Sage) During Elongation of Periimplantation Porcine Embryos - (Abstract) - (01-Apr-03)

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)

Serial Analysis of Gene Expression (Sage) During Elongation of Periimplantation Porcine Embryos - (Abstract)

Blomberg, L., Long, E.L., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Dobrinsky, J.R., Zuelke, K.A. 2003. Serial analysis of gene expression (sage) during elongation of periimplantation porcine embryos. Experimental Biology.

Serial Analysis of Gene Expression (Sage) in Turkey Sperm Storage Tubules in the Presence and Absence of Resident Sperm. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Long, E.L., Sonstegard, T.S., Long, J.A., Van Tassel, C.P., and Zuelke, K.A. (2003). Serial analysis of gene expression (SAGE) in turkey sperm storage tubules in the presence and absence of sperm. Biol. Reprod. 69:469-474.

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.

Construction and Characterization of Cdna Libraries Generated from Mammary Gland Tissues of Holstein (Bos Taurus) and Gir (Bos Indicus) Cattle - (Germplasm Release)

D.A. Mota, A.F., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Matukumalli, L.K., Wood, D.L., Capuco, A.V., Brito, M.A., Martinez, M.L., Connor, E.E., Machado, M.A. 2003. Construction and characterization of cDNA Libraries generated from mammary gland tissues of Holstein (Bos taurus) AND GIR (Bos indicus) cattle. Germplasm Release. Accession Numbers CA998517-CA995586, CB040527-CB042862, CB059218-CB063292.

Sequencing of Expressed Sequence Tags (Ests) Unique to the Bos Taurus Gene Index - (Germplasm Release)

Connor, E.E., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P. 2002. Sequencing of expressed sequence tags (ests) unique to the bos taurus gene index. Germplasm Release. Accession Numbers CA923315-CA923384.

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.

Identification of Qtl Affecting Resistance to Gastrointestinal Parasites of Cattle - (Abstract)

GASBARRE, L.C., SONSTEGARD, T.S., VANTASSELL, C.P., PADILHA, T. IDENTIFICATION OF QTL AFFECTING RESISTANCE TO GASTROINTESTINAL PARASITES OF CATTLE. PLANT AND ANIMAL GENOME ABSTRACTS. pp. 218, 2002.

Serial Analysis of Gene Expression (Sage) Comparisons Between Day 11 and Day 12 Porcine Embryos - (Abstract)

Zuelke, K.A., Blomberg, L., Long, E.L., Sonstegard, T.S. Serial analysis of gene expression (sage) comparisons between day 11 and day 12 porcine embryos. THERIOGENOLOGY 59:435.

Serial Analysis of Gene Expression (Sage) in Preimplantation Stage Swine Embryos - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Serial analysis of gene expression (sage) in preimplantation stage swine embryos. (2004). IN: Biological Resource Management in Agriculture: Mammalian Embryo Genomics, Watson, A., Editor, OECD Publications, Paris, France, pp. 47-85.

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.

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.

Sampling Gene Expression from Mammary Tissues by Est Sequencing Or Orestes Cdna Libraries from Holstein and Gir Cattle. - (Abstract)

Damota, A.F., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Connor, E.E., Capuco, A.V., Brito, M.P., Machado, M.A., Martinez, M.L., Coutinho, L.L. 2002. Sampling gene expression from mammary tissues by est sequencing or orestes cdna libraries from holstein and gir cattle.. Animal Genetics International Conference Proceedings.

Serial Analysis of Gene Expression (Sage) in Turkey Sperm Storage Tubules - (Abstract)

Long, E.L., Sonstegard, T.S., Long, J.A., Zuelke, K.A. Serial analysis of gene expression (sage) in turkey sperm storage tubules. Biol. Reprod. 66(Suppl.1):253, Abstract 384.

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.

Identification of Genomic Regions Affecting Resistance to Gastrointestinal Parasites of Cattle - (Abstract)

GASBARRE, L.C., SONSTEGARD, T.S., VAN TASSELL, C.P., PADILHA, T. IDENTIFICATION OF GENOMIC REGIONS AFFECTING RESISTANCE TO GASTROINTESTINAL PARASITES OF CATTLE. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF VETERINARY PARASITOLOGISTS PROCEEDINGS. pp. 47, 2002.

Use of a Candidate Gene Array to Delineate Gene Expression in Cattle Selected for Resistance Or Susceptibility to Gasrointestinal Nematodes. - (Abstract)

ARAUJO, R., SONSTEGARD, T.S., ZARLENGA, D.S., PADILHA, T., GASBARRE, L.C. USE OF A CANDIDATE GENE ARRAY TO DELINEATE GENE EXPRESSION IN CATTLE SELECTED FOR RESISTANCE OR SUSCEPTIBILITY TO GASROINTESTINAL NEMATODES. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF VETERINARY PARASITOLOGISTS PROCEEDINGS. p. 47, 2002.

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.

Detection of Qtl Affecting Parasite Resistance in a Selected Herd of Angus Cattle - (Proceedings/Symposium)

GASBARRE, L.C., SONSTEGARD, T.S., VAN TASSELL, C.P., PADILHA, T. DETECTION OF QTL AFFECTING PARASITE RESISTANCE IN A SELECTED HERD OF ANGUS CATTLE. WORLD CONGRESS OF GENETICS APPLIED IN LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION. 2002.

Development of a Resource Population to Detect Qtl Affecting Resistance to Gastrointestinal Parasites of Cattle - (Abstract)

GASBARRE, L.C., SONSTEGARD, T.S., VAN TASSELL, C.P., PADILHA, T. DEVELOPMENT OF A RESOURCE POPULATION TO DETECT QTL AFFECTING RESISTANCE TO GASTROINTESTINAL PARASITES OF CATTLE. ANIMAL GENETICS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS. pp. 79, 2002.

Development of a Cattle Population for Mapping Economic Trait Loci (Etl) Affecting Parasite Resistance. - (Abstract)

Sonstegard, T.S., Gasbarre, L.C., Van Tassell, C.P., Padilha, T. 2002. Development of a cattle population for mapping economic trait loci (ETL) affecting parasite resistance [abstract]. American Society Of Animal Science.

Construction and Characterization of Orestes Cdna Libraries Generated from Bovine Mammary Gland Tissues. - (Abstract)

Mota, A.F., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Connor, E.E., Capuco, A.V., Brito, A.P., Machado, M.A., Martinez, M.L., Coutinho, L.L. 2002. Construction and characterization of orestes cdna libraries generated from bovine mammary gland tissues [abstract]. American Society of Animal Science.

Serial Analysis of Gene Expression (Sage) in Preimplantation Stage Swine Embryos - (Abstract)

Zuelke, K.A., Blomberg, L., Long, E.L., Sonstegard, T.S. 2002. Serial analysis of gene expression (sage) in preimplantation stage swine embryos. American Society of Animal Science Proceedings.

Expression Profile Analysis of Immune-Related Genes in Cattle Infected with Ostertagia Ostertagi - (Abstract)

Araujo, R.N., Sonstegard, T.S., Zarlenga, D.S., Padilha, T., Gasbarre, L.C. 2002. Expression profile analysis of immune-related genes in cattle infected with ostertagia ostertagi. BARC Poster Day.

Characterization of Orestes Cdna Libraries Generated from Mammary Gland Tissues of Gir Cattle. - (Abstract)

Mota, A.F., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Connor, E.E., Capuco, A.V., Brito, M., Martinez, M.L., Coutinho, L.L. 2002. Characterization of orestes cdna libraries generated from mammary gland tissues of gir cattle.. BARC Poster Day.

Transcript Profiling in Turkey Sperm Storage Tubules Using Sage - (Abstract)

Long, E.L., Sonstegard, T.S., Long, J.A., Zuelke, K.A. 2002. Transcript profiling in turkey sperm storage tubules using sage. BARC Poster Day.

Detection of Qtl Affecting Milk Production in 6 Dairy Bull DNA Repository Grandsire Families. - (Abstract)

Ashwell, M.S., Heyen, D.W., Da, Y., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Lewin, H.A. 2000. Detection of qtl affecting milk production in 6 dairy bull dna repository grandsire families.. Animal Genetics International Conference Proceedings.