Projects

IDENTIFICATION OF DISEASE MECHANISMS AND CONTROL STRATEGIES FOR BACTERIAL RESPIRATORY PATHOGENS IN CATTLE Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 422104

INTERVENTION STRATEGIES TO CONTROL VIRAL DISEASES OF CATTLE Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 422148

Development of New Technologies and Methods to Enhance the Utilization and Long-Term Storage of Poultry, Swine and Fish Gametes and Embryos Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 424123

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Selection for genetic markers in beef cattle reveals complex associations of thyroglobulin and casein1-S1 with carcass and meat traits - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (16-Oct-12)

Birth and weaning traits in crossbred cattle from Hereford, Angus, Norwegian Red, Swedish Red and White, Wagyu, and Friesian sires - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casas, E., Thallman, R.M., Cundiff, L.V. 2012. Birth and weaning traits in crossbred cattle from Hereford, Angus, Norwegian Red, Swedish Red and White, Wagyu, and Friesian sires. Journal of Animal Science. 90:2916-2920. Available:http://www.journalofanimalscience.org/content/90/9/2916

Opportunities and challenges from the use of genomic selection for beef cattle breeding in Latin America - (Review Article)

Montaldo, H.H., Casas, E., Sterman Ferraz, J.B., Vega-Murillo, V.E., Roman-Ponce, S.I. 2012. Opportunities and challenges from the use of genomic selection for beef cattle breeding in Latin America. Animal Frontiers. 2(1):23-29.

Relationship of polymorphisms within metabolic genes and carcass traits in crossbred beef cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rempel, L.A., Casas, E., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L. 2012. Relationship of polymorphisms within metabolic genes and carcass traits in crossbred beef cattle. Journal of Animal Science. 90(4):1311-1316.

Fine mapping of loci on BTA2 and BTA26 associated with bovine viral diarrhea persistent infection and linked with bovine respiratory disease in cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zanella, R., Casas, E., Snowder, G., Neibergs, H. L. 2011. Fine mapping of loci on BTA2 and BTA26 associated with bovine viral diarrhea persistent infection and linked with bovine respiratory disease in cattle. Frontiers in Genetics. 2:82. Available: http://www.frontiersin.org/livestock_genomics/10.3389/fgene.2011.00082/abstract.

Use of sample pooling in a genome-wide association study identifies chromosomal regions affecting incidence of bovine respiratory disease - (Abstract Only)

Kuehn, L.A., Keele, J.W., Casas, E., Jones, S., King, D.A., McDaneld, T.G., Smith, T.P.L., Wheeler, T.L. 2011. Use of sample pooling in a genome-wide association study identifies chromosomal regions affecting incidence of bovine respiratory disease [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 89 (E-Supplement 1):422 (Abstract #336).

Genomic regions associated with incidence of disease in cattle using DNA pooling and a high density single nucleotide polymorphism array - (Abstract Only)

Casas, E., Kuehn, L.A., McDaneld, T.G., Smith, T.P.L., Keele, J.W. 2011. Genomic regions associated with incidence of disease in cattle using DNA pooling and a high density single nucleotide polymorphism array [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 89 (E-Supplement 1):158. (Abstract 18).

Birth and weaning traits in crossbred cattle from Hereford, Angus, Brahman, Boran, Tuli, and Belgian Blue sires - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casas, E., Thallman, R.M., Cundiff, L.V. 2011. Birth and weaning traits in crossbred cattle from Hereford, Angus, Brahman, Boran, Tuli, and Belgian Blue sires. Journal of Animal Science. 89:979-987.

Loci on Bos taurus chromosome 2 and Bos taurus chromosome 26 are linked with bovine respiratory disease and associated with persistent infection of bovine viral diarrhea virus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Neibergs, H., Zanella, R., Casas, E., Snowder, G.D., Wenz, J., Neibergs, J.S., Moore, D. 2011. Loci on Bos taurus chromosome 2 and Bos taurus chromosome 26 are linked with bovine respiratory disease and associated with persistent infection of bovine viral diarrhea virus. Journal of Animal Science. 89:907-915.

Association of single nucleotide polymorphisms in the ANKRA2 and CD180 genes with bovine respiratory disease and presence of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casas, E., Garcia, M.D., Wells, J., Smith, T.P.L. 2011. Association of single nucleotide polymorphisms in the ANKRA2 and CD180 genes with bovine respiratory disease and presence of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis. Animal Genetics. 42:571-577.

Association of single nucleotide polymorphisms in the ANKRA2 and CD180 genes with bovine respiratory disease and presence of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis - (Abstract Only)

Casas, E., Garcia, M.D., Wells, J., Smith, T.P. 2011. Association of single nucleotide polymorphisms in the ANKRA2 and CD180 genes with bovine respiratory disease and presence of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome XIX Conference. Poster No. P193.

BTA2 and BTA26 are linked with bovine respiratory disease and associated with persistent infection of bovine viral diarrhea virus - (Abstract Only)

Zanella, R., Casas, E., Snowder, G.D., Wenz, J., Neibergs, J.S., Moore, D., Neibergs, H.L. 2011. BTA2 and BTA26 are linked with bovine respiratory disease and associated with persistent infection of bovine viral diarrhea virus [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome XIX Conference. Poster No. P522.

Genomics of bovine respiratory disease complex at USMARC - (Abstract Only)

Kuehn, L.A., Casas, E., Bennett, G.L., Chitko Mckown, C.G., Keele, J.W., McDaneld, T.G., Snelling, W.M., Thallman, R.M. 2011. Genomics of bovine respiratory disease complex at USMARC [Invited abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 89(E-Suppl. 2):61-62. Abstract #43.

Genomics of Disease in Beef Cattle - (Proceedings)

Casas, E., Kuehn, L.A., Snelling, W.M., Wells, J. 2010. Genomics of Disease in Beef Cattle. Proceedings of the 9th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production, Leipzig, Germany. August 1-6, 2010. CD-ROM Communication No. 0125.

Markers on bovine chromosome 20 associated with carcass quality and composition traits and incidence of contracting infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Garcia, M.D., Matukumalli, L., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Smith, T.P., Casas, E. 2010. Markers on bovine chromosome 20 associated with carcass quality and composition traits and incidence of contracting infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis. Animal Biotechnology. 21(3):188-202.

Application of marker selection to enhance estimation of genetic effects and gene interaction in cattle - (Proceedings)

Bennett, G.L., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., King, D.A., Casas, E., Smith, T.P. 2010. Application of marker selection to enhance estimation of genetic effects and gene interaction in cattle. Proceedings, 9th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production, Leipzig, Germany. August 1-6, 2010. CD-ROM Communication No. 0286.

Identification of Genetic Regions Associated with Bovine Viral Diarrhea-Persistently Infected Cattle - (Abstract Only)

Zanella, R., Wenz, J., Casas, E., Neibergs, J.S., Moore, D., Neibergs, H.L. 2010. Identification of Genetic Regions Associated with Bovine Viral Diarrhea-Persistently Infected Cattle [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 88(E-Supplement 2):739. (Abstract #772).

Markers on Bovine Chromosome 20 Associated with Carcass Quality and Composition Traits and Incidence of Contracting Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis - (Abstract Only)

Garcia, M.D., Matukumalli, L., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Smith, T.P., Casas, E. 2010. Markers on Bovine Chromosome 20 Associated with Carcass Quality and Composition Traits and Incidence of Contracting Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome XVIII Conference. Poster No. P196. Available: http://www.intl-pag.org/18/abstracts/P03e_PAGXVIII_196.html

Effect of Bovine Respiratory Disease and Overall Pathogenic Disease Incidence on Carcass Traits - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Garcia, M.D., Thallman, R.M., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Casas, E. 2010. Effect of Bovine Respiratory Disease and Overall Pathogenic Disease Incidence on Carcass Traits. Journal of Animal Science. 88(2):491-496.

Impact of Genomics on Animal Production - (Proceedings) - (18-Oct-09)

Postweaning Growth and Carcass Traits in Crossbred Cattle from Hereford, Angus, Brangus, Beefmaster, Bonsmara, and Romosinuano Maternal Grandsires - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casas, E., Thallman, R.M., Kuehn, L.A., Cundiff, L.V. 2010. Postweaning Growth and Carcass Traits in Crossbred Cattle from Hereford, Angus, Brangus, Beefmaster, Bonsmara, and Romosinuano Maternal Grandsires. Journal of Animal Science. 88(1):102-108.

Quantitative Genomics of Male Reproduction - (Book / Chapter)

Casas, E., Ford, J.J., Rohrer, G.A. 2010. Quantitative Genomics of Male Reproduction. In: Jiang, Z., and Ott, T. L., Editors. Reproductive Genomics in Domestic Animals. Ames, IA:Wiley-Blackwell. p. 53-66.

Association of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in the CAST Gene Associated with Longissimus Tenderness in Beef Cattle - (Abstract Only)

Casas, E., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Bennett, G.L., Smith, T.P.L. 2009. Association of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in the CAST Gene Associated with Longissimus Tenderness in Beef Cattle [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 87(E-Suppl. 2):533. Abstract #628.

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

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

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).

A putative quantitative trait locus on chromosome 20 associated with bovine pathogenic disease incidence - (Abstract Only)

Casas, E., Snowder, G.D. 2008. A putative quantitative trait locus on chromosome 20 associated with bovine pathogenic disease incidence [Abstract]. XXXI Animal Genetics International Conference Proceedings, July 20-24, 2008, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Poster #2017.

A putative quantitative trait locus on chromosome 20 associated with bovine pathogenic disease incidence - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casas, E., Snowder, G.D. 2008. A putative quantitative trait locus on chromosome 20 associated with bovine pathogenic disease incidence. Journal of Animal Science. 86:2455-2460.

Markers on bovine chromosome 20 associated with fat related traits and incidence of contracting bovine respiratory disease - (Abstract Only)

Garcia, M.D., Matukumalli, L., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Koohmaraie, M., Smith, T.P., Casas, E. 2008. Markers on bovine chromosome 20 associated with fat related traits and incidence of contracting bovine respiratory disease [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 86(E-Suppl. 2):210. Abstract #W54.

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

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.

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

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

Growth and pubertal development of F1 bulls from Hereford, Angus, Norwegian Red, Swedish Red and White, Friesian, and Wagyu sires - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casas, E., Lunstra, D.D., Cundiff, L.V., Ford, J.J. 2007. Growth and pubertal development of F1 bulls from Hereford, Angus, Norwegian Red, Swedish Red and White, Friesian, and Wagyu sires. Journal of Animal Science. 85:2904-2909.

Utilization of Bos Indicus cattle in Florida beef enterprises: Carcass Traits and Merit - (Proceedings)

Riley, D.G., Chase, C.C., Johnson, D.D., Olson, T.A., West, R.L., Coleman, S.W., Phillips, W.A., Franke, D.E., Casas, E. 2007. Utilization of Bos Indicus cattle in Florida beef enterprises: Carcass Traits and Merit. Florida Beef Cattle Short Course Proceedings; "Enhancing Quality Production While Maintaining Profitability". Pages 47-80.

The u-Calpain and Calpastatin Tenderness Markers are Predictive of Tenderness Variation Among Samples Obtained From Commercial U.S. Select Beef Carcasses - (Abstract Only)

Shackelford, S.D., Casas, E., Smith, T.P., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2007. The u-calpain and calpastatin tenderness markers are predictive of tenderness variation among samples obtained from commercial U.S. select beef carcasses. Proc. 60th Reciprocal Meat Conference, June 17-20, 2007, Brookings, SD. http://www.meatscience.org/pubs/rmcarchv/2007/presentations/RMC_2007_060_4_073_Shackelford.pdf

Growth and Pubertal Development of F1 Bulls from Hereford, Angus, Norwegian Red, Swedish Red and White, Friesian, and Wagyu Sires - (Abstract Only)

Casas, E., Lunstra, D.D., Cundiff, L.V., Ford, J.J. 2007. Growth and pubertal development of F1 bulls from Hereford, Angus, Norwegian Red, Swedish Red and White, Friesian, and Wagyu sires [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 85(Suppl. 1):475. Abstract #W35.

Evaluation of Nucleolar Proliferating Protein 1 as a Candidate Gene for Beef Carcass Characteristics - (Abstract Only)

Bosques, J.H., Pagan, M., Casas, E., Casas, A., Cianzio, D. 2007. Evaluation of nucleolar proliferating protein 1 as a candidate gene for beef carcass characteristics [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 85(Suppl. 1):18. Abstract #M44.

Segregation of a molecular marker in the TRPC1 gene and its association with growth and carcass traits in beef cattle - (Abstract Only)

Bosquez, J.H., Pagan, M., Casas, E., Cianzio, D., Casas, A. 2007. Segregation of a molecular marker in the TRPC1 gene and its association with growth and carcass traits in beef cattle [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 85(Suppl. 2):65. Abstract #55.

Segregation of polymorphisms at Calpain and Calpastatin in beef cattle grown in the tropics - (Abstract Only)

Bosques, J.H., Pagan, M., Casas, E. 2007. Segregation of polymorphisms at Calpain and Calpastatin in beef cattle grown in the tropics [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 85(Suppl. 1):191. Abstract #219.

ASSOCIATION OF A SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE POLYMORPHISM IN SPP1 WITH GROWTH TRAITS AND TWINNING IN A CATTLE POPULATION SELECTED FOR TWINNING RATE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

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.

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.

Putative quantitative trait loci associated with the probability of contracting infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casas, E., Stone, R.T. 2006. Putative quantitative trait loci associated with the probability of contracting infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis. Journal of Animal Science. 84:3180-3184.

QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI FOR INFECTIOUS BOVINE KERATOCONJUNCTIVITIS - (Proceedings)

Casas, E., Stone, R.T. 2006. Quantitative trait loci for infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis [abstract]. Proceedings of the 30th International Conference on Animal Genetics (ISAG), August 20-26, 2006, Porto Seguro, Brazil. p. 85. Paper No. D041.

Linkage Disequilibrium Mapping of Meat Quality QTL - (Abstract Only)

Feijo, G.L., Kirkpatrick, B.W., Casas, E. 2006. Linkage disequilibrium mapping of meat quality QTL [abstract]. Proceedings of the 30th International Conference on Animal Genetics (ISAG), August 20-26, 2006, Porto Seguro, Brazil. p. 100. Paper No. D526.

ASSOCIATION OF MICROSATELLITE MARKERS ON BOVINE CHROMOSOMES 5 AND 6 WITH CARCASS TRAITS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sanborn, A.M., Casas, E., Rosa, A.J. 2006. Association of microsatellite markers on bovine chromosomes 5 and 6 with carcass traits [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 84(Suppl. 1):447. Abstract #626.

APPLICATION OF GENOMICS TO IDENTIFY GENES INFLUENCING ECONOMICALLY IMPORTANT TRAITS IN ANIMALS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casas, E. 2006. Application of genomics to identify genes influencing economically important traits in animals. Archivos Latinoamericanos De Produccion Animal. 14(1):24-31.

DEVELOPMENT OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS FOR MARKER-ASSISTED SELECTION OF CATTLE - (Proceedings)

Nonneman, D.J., Casas, E. 2005. Development of information systems for marker-assisted selection of cattle. Morelos, Mexico. 11/13-19/2005. IN: Proceedings, XLI National Livestock Research Meeting.

TESTING FOR INTERACTIONS BETWEEN CALPASTATIN AND U-CALPAIN MARKERS IN BEEF CATTLE ON TENDERNESS TRAITS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casas, E., White, S.N., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Koohmaraie, M., Riley, D.G., Chase, C.C. Jr., Johnson, D.D., Smith, T.P. 2006. Effects of calpastatin and u-calpain markers in beef cattle on tenderness traits. Journal of Animal Science. 84:520-525.

APPLICATION OF GENOMICS TO IDENTIFY GENES INFLUENCING ECONOMICALLY IMPORTANT TRAITS IN ANIMAL PRODUCTION - (Proceedings)

Casas, E. 2005. Application of genomics to identify genes influencing economically important traits in animal production. BIOTAM. Nueva Series Special Edition Vol III. CD-ROM. p. 51-59.

TESTING FOR INTERACTIONS BETWEEN CALPASTATIN AND U-CALPAIN MARKERS IN BEEF CATTLE ON TENDERNESS TRAITS - (Abstract Only)

Casas, E., White, S.N., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Koohmaraie, M., Riley, D.G., Chase, C.C., Johnson, D.D., Smith, T.P. 2006. Testing for interactions between Calpastatin and u-Calpain markers in beef cattle on tenderness traits [abstract]. Midwestern Section of the American Society of Animal Science. 84(Suppl. 2):135. Paper No. 329.

POSTWEANING GROWTH AND CARCASS TRAITS IN CROSSBRED CATTLE FROM HEREFORD, ANGUS, NORWEGIAN RED, SWEDISH RED AND WHITE, FRIESIAN, AND WAGYU MATERNAL GRANDSIRES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casas, E., Cundiff, L.V. 2006. Postweaning growth and carcass traits in crossbred cattle from Hereford, Angus, Norwegian Red, Swedish Red and White, Friesian, and Wagyu maternal grandsires. Journal of Animal Science. 84:305-310.

Genes Involved in Productive Traits in Beef Cattle - (Other)

Casas, E. 2010. Genes Involved in Productive Traits in Beef Cattle. In: Genetics of Domestic Animals, 1st. Edition. G. Giovambattista and P. Peral-Garcia, Eds. Universidad Nacional de la Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Chapter 13. Pages 227-238. ISBN: 978-950-555-378-5.

EVALUATION OF DORSET, FINNSHEEP, ROMANOV, TEXEL, AND MONTADALE BREEDS OF SHEEP: V. REPRODUCTION OF F1 EWES IN SPRING MATING SEASONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casas, E., Freking, B.A., Leymaster, K.A. 2005. Evaluation of Dorset, Finnsheep, Romanov, Texel, and Montadale breeds of sheep: V. Reproduction of F1 ewes in spring mating seasons. Journal of Animal Science. 83:2743-2751.

EXPERIMENTAL RESULTS TO TAKE TO THE BANK - (Popular Publication)

Leymaster, K.A., Freking, B.A., Casas, E. 2005. Experimental results to take to the bank. The Shepherd. 50(9):11-14.

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.

A NEW SNP IN CAPN1 EXTENDS THE CURRENT TENDERNESS MARKER TEST TO INCLUDE CATTLE OF BOS INDICUS, BOS TAURUS, AND CROSSBRED DESCENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

White, S.N., Casas, E., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Koohmaraie, M., Riley, D.G., Chase, C.C., Johnson, D.D., Keele, J.W., Smith, T.P. 2005. A new snp in capn1 extends the current tenderness marker test to include cattle of bos indicus, bos taurus, and crossbred descent. Journal of Animal Science. 83:2001-2008.

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.

BIOTECHNOLOGY APPLIED TO ANIMAL PRODUCTION IN LATIN AMERICA - (Proceedings)

Casas, E., Corva, P.M., Felmer, R., Regitano, L.C., Sifuentes, A.M., Duarte, A. 2007. Biotechnology applied to animal production in Latin America. Proceedings of the IV Reunion Internacional de FORAGRO, April 13-15, 2005, Panama City, Panama. Available: http://www.iicanet.org/foragro/cd_prior/Docs/BiotAn.pdf.

ACHIEVEMENTS OF RESEARCH IN THE FIELD OF MOLECULAR GENETICS - (Other)

Casas, E., Nonneman, D.J. 2005. Achievements of research in the field of molecular genetics. In: Rosati, A. Tewolde, A., Mosconi, C., editors. WAAP Book of the Year 2005. Wageningen, The Netherlands: Wageningen Academic Publishers. p. 49-58.

GROWTH AND CARCASS TRAITS IN CROSSBRED CATTLE FROM HEREFORD, ANGUS, NORWEGIAN RED, SWEDISH RED AND WHITE, FRIESIAN, AND WAGYU MATERNAL GRANDSIRES - (Abstract Only)

Casas, E., Cundiff, L.V. 2005. Growth and carcass traits in crossbred cattle from Hereford, Angus, Norwegian Red, Swedish Red and White, Friesian, and Wagyu maternal grandsires [abstract]. Midwestern Section of the American Society of Animal Science. 83(Suppl. 2):38. Paper No. 16.

THE USE OF GENOMICS TO IDENTIFY GENES INFLUENCING ECONOMICALLY IMPORTANT TRAITS IN BEEF CATTLE - (Proceedings)

Casas, E. 2004. The use of genomics to identify genes influencing economically important traits in beef cattle. Proceedings of the First Agrobiotechnology Congress, November 30 to December 4, 2004, Monterrey, Mexico. p. 56-74.

A NEW SNP MARKER IN CAPN1 IS ASSOCIATED WITH TENDERNESS IN CATTLE OF INDICINE, TAURINE, AND ADMIXED DESCENT - (Abstract Only)

White, S.N., Casas, E., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Koohmaraie, M., Riley, D.G., Chase, C.C., Johnson, D.D., Keele, J.W., Smith, T.P. 2005. A new snp marker in capn1 is associated with tenderness in cattle of indicine, taurine, and admixed descent. Proc., Plant & Animal Genome XIII, San Diego, CA. P528. p. 203. 2005.

ASSESSMENT OF SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE POLYMORPHISMS IN GENES RESIDING ON CHROMOSOMES 14 AND 29 FOR ASSOCIATION WITH CARCASS COMPOSITION TRAITS IN BOS INDICUS CATTLE - (Abstract Only)

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

THE USE OF GENOMICS TO IDENTIFY GENES INFLUENCING ECONOMICALLY IMPORTANT TRAITS IN BEEF CATTLE - (Abstract Only) - (06-Oct-04)

ASSESSMENT OF SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE POLYMORPHISMS IN GENES RESIDING ON CHROMOSOMES 14 AND 29 FOR ASSOCIATION WITH CARCASS COMPOSITION TRAITS IN BOS INDICUS CATTLE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

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

ASSOCIATION OF MARKERS IN THE BOVINE CAPN1 GENE WITH MEAT TENDERNESS IN LARGE CROSSBRED POPULATIONS THAT SAMPLE INFLUENTIAL INDUSTRY SIRES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Page, B.T., Casas, E., Quaas, R.L., Thallman, R.M., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Koohmaraie, M., White, S.N., Bennett, G.L., Keele, J.W., Dikeman, M.E., Smith, T.P. Association of markers in the bovine capn1 gene with meat tenderness in large crossbred populations that sample influential industry sires. Journal of Animal Science. 82:3474-3481. 2004.

QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI FOR MALE REPRODUCTIVE TRAITS IN BEEF CATTLE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casas, E., Lunstra, D.D., Stone, R.T. 2004. Quantitative trait loci for male reproductive traits in beef cattle. Animal Genetics 35:451-453.

THE CHALLENGE OF MOLECULAR GENETICS IN ANIMAL BREEDING - (Proceedings)

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.

THE APPLICATION OF MOLECULAR GENETICS IN A COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT TO IMPROVE PRODUCTION AND CARCASS COMPOSITION IN CATTLE - (Proceedings)

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.

ANALYSIS OF LINKAGE DISEQUILIBRIUM IN THE REGION SURROUNDING A QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCUS FOR GROWTH IN CATTLE - (Abstract Only)

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.

ASSOCIATION OF MYOSTATIN ON EARLY CALF MORTALITY, GROWTH, AND CARCASS COMPOSITION TRAITS IN CROSSBRED CATTLE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

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

QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI FOR MALE REPRODUCTIVE TRAITS IN BEEF CATTLE - (Proceedings)

Casas, E., Lunstra, D.D., Stone, R.T. 2004. Quantitative trait loci for male reproductive traits in beef cattle. Proceedings 29th International Conference on Animal Genetics, September 11-16, 2004, Tokyo, Japan. p. 132.

EVALUATION OF DORSET, FINNSHEEP, ROMANOV, TEXEL, AND MONTADALE BREEDS OF SHEEP: REPRODUCTION OF F1 EWES IN SPRING MATING SEASONS - (Abstract Only)

Leymaster, K.A., Casas, E., Freking, B.A. 2004. Evaluation of Dorset, Finnsheep, Romanov, Texel, and Montadale breeds of sheep: Reproduction of F1 ewes in spring mating seasons. [abstract] Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 82(Suppl. 1):390. Paper No. 647.

EVALUATION OF DORSET, FINNSHEEP, ROMANOV, TEXEL, AND MONTADALE BREEDS OF SHEEP: II. REPRODUCTION OF F1 EWES IN FALL MATING SEASONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casas, E., Freking, B.A., Leymaster, K.A. 2004. Evaluation of Dorset, Finnsheep, Romanov, Texel, and Montadale breeds of sheep: II. Reproduction of F1 ewes in fall mating seasons. Journal Of Animal Science. 82:1280-1289.

ASSOCIATION OF CAPN1 MARKERS WITH BEEF TENDERNESS IN CROSSBRED, MULTIBREED POPULATIONS - (Abstract Only)

White, S.N., Page, B.T., Casas, E., Koohmaraie, M., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Keele, J.W., Smith, T.P. 2004. Association of CAPN1 markers with beef tenderness in crossbred, multibreed populations. Proc.,Plant and Animal Genome Abstracts. P644. p. 232.

THEORY AND APPLICATION OF GENOME-BASED APPROACHES TO IMPROVE QUALITY AND VALUE OF BEEF - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

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.

IDENTIFICATION OF QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI FOR GROWTH AND CARCASS COMPOSITION IN CATTLE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

CASAS, E., KEELE, J.W., SHACKELFORD, S.D., KOOHMARAIE, M., STONE, R.T. IDENTIFICATION OF QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI FOR GROWTH AND CARCASS COMPOSITION IN CATTLE. ANIMAL GENETICS. 2004. 35:2-6.

RECENT ADVANCES IN THE GENETICS OF MEAT TENDERNESS - (Popular Publication)

CASAS, E., SMITH, T.P. RECENT ADVANCES IN THE GENETICS OF MEAT TENDERNESS. FEEDINFO.COM. 2003. Online available: http://www.feedinfo.com. Accessed Sept. 9, 2003.

DETECTION OF QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI FOR GROWTH AND CARCASS COMPOSITION IN CATTLE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

CASAS, E., SHACKELFORD, S.D., KEELE, J.W., KOOHMARAIE, M., SMITH, T.P., STONE, R.T. DETECTION OF QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI FOR GROWTH AND CARCASS COMPOSITION IN CATTLE. 2003. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE. 81:2976-2983.

DETECTION AND USE OF QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI (QTL) FOR CARCASS COMPOSITION AND MEAT QUALITY IN BEEF CATTLE. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casas, E. Detection and use of quantitative trait loci (qtl) for carcass composition and meat quality in beef cattle.. Genética Y Genómica Animal En Línea/Animal Genetics and Genomics Online. Never published.

DETECTION AND USE OF SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE POLYMORPHISMS (SNP) FOR USE IN HIGH THROUGHPUT GENOTYPING IN BEEF CATTLE. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casas, E. Detection and use of single nucleotide polymorphisms (snp) for use in high throughput genotyping in beef cattle.. Genética Y Genómica Animal En Línea/Animal Genetics and Genomics Online. Never published

QTL AFFECTING BODY WEIGHT IN A CANDIDATE REGION OF CATTLE CHROMOSOME 5 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

MACHADO, M.B., ALENCAR, M.M., PEREIRA, A.P., OLIVERIA, H.N., CASAS, E., COUTINHO, L.L., REGITANO, L.C. QTL AFFECTING BODY WEIGHT IN A CANDIDATE REGION OF CATTLE CHROMOSOME 5. GENETICS AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY. 2003. v. 26(3) p. 259-265.

QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI FOR RETAIL PRODUCT YIELD AND MARBLING SCORE ON BOVINE CHROMOSOME 9 - (Proceedings)

CASAS, E., SHACKELFORD, S.D., KEELE, J.W., STONE, R.T., KOOHMARAIE, M. QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI FOR RETAIL PRODUCT YIELD AND MARBLING SCORE ON BOVINE CHROMOSOME 9. John M. Airy Beef Cattle Symposium: Visions for Genetics and Breeding. 2003. P. 128.

EVALUATION OF DORSET, FINNSHEEP, ROMANOV, TEXEL, AND MONTADALE BREEDS OF SHEEP: PRODUCTIVITY OF F1 EWES IN FALL BREEDING SEASONS - (Proceedings)

CASAS, E., FREKING, B.A., LEYMASTER, K.A. EVALUATION OF DORSET, FINNSHEEP, ROMANOV, TEXEL, AND MONTADALE BREEDS OF SHEEP: PRODUCTIVITY OF F1 EWES IN FALL BREEDING SEASONS. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE SUPPLEMENT. Vol. 81(Suppl. 1):67. 2003.

MATERNAL GRANDSIRE, GRANDDAM, AND SIRE BREED EFFECTS ON GROWTH AND CARCASS TRAITS OF CROSSBRED CATTLE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casas, E., Cundiff, L.V. 2003. Maternal grandsire, granddam, and sire breed effects on growth and carcass traits of crossbred cattle. Journal of Animal Science. 81:904-911.

EVALUATION OF SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE POLYMORPHISMS IN CAPN1 FOR ASSOCIATION WITH MEAT TENDERNESS IN CATTLE. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Page, B.T., Casas, E., Heation, M.P., Cullen, N.G., Hyndman, D.L., Morris, C.A., Crawford, A.M., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M., Keele, J.W., Smith, T.P.L. Journal Animal Science. 2002. v. 80. p. 3077-3085.

QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI FOR BIRTH WEIGHT, LONGISSIMUS MUSCLE AREA, AND MARBLING ON BOVINE CHROMOSOME 5 - (Proceedings)

CASAS, E., KEELE, J.W., SHACKELFORD, S.D., STONE, R.T. QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI FOR BIRTH WEIGHT, LONGISSIMUS MUSCLE AREA, AND MARBLING ON BOVINE CHROMOSOME 5. ANIMAL GENETICS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS. Gottingen, Germany. 2002. P. 163. Abstract No. E010.

EVALUATION OF POSTWEANING GROWTH AND CARCASS TRAITS IN CROSSBRED CATTLE FROM THE GERMPLASM EVALUATION PROJECT, CYCLE V-3 - (Proceedings)

CASAS, E., CUNDIFF, L.V. EVALUATION OF POSTWEANING GROWTH AND CARCASS TRAITS IN CROSSBRED CATTLE FROM THE GERMPLASM EVALUATION PROJECT, CYCLE V-3. WORLD CONGRESS OF GENETICS APPLIED IN LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION. Montpellier, France. CD-ROM Communication n° 02-74. 2002.

SELECTION AND USE OF SNP MARKERS FOR ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION AND PATERNITY ANALYSIS IN U.S. BEEF CATTLE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

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

USE OF BOVINE EST DATA AND HUMAN GENOMIC SEQUENCES TO MAP 100 GENE-SPECIFIC BOVINE MARKERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Stone, R.T., Grosse, W., Casas, E., Smith, T.P., Keele, J.W., Bennett, G.L. 2002. Use of bovine EST data and human genomic sequences to map 100 gene-specific bovine markers. Mammalian Genome. 13:211-215.

SELECTION AND USE OF SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE POLYMORPHISM (SNP) MARKERS FOR ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION AND PATERNITY ANALYSIS IN U.S. BEEF CATTLE - (Abstract Only) - (06-Dec-01)

SCREENING FOR QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI AFFECTING GROWTH AND CARCASS TRAITS IN CATTLE - (Abstract Only)

Casas, E., Keele, J.W., Shackelford, S.D., Stone, R.T., Koohmaraie, M. 2002. Screening for quantitative trait loci affecting growth and carcass traits in cattle [Abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome X. San Diego, CA. p. 220.

IDENTIFICATION OF QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI IN BEEF CATTLE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casas, E. 2002. Identification of quantitative trait loci in beef cattle. Archivos Latinoamericanos De Produccion Animal. 10(1):54-61

THE EFFECTS OF PIEDMONTESE INHERITANCE AND MYOSTATIN GENOTYPE ON THE PALATABILITY OF LONGISSIMUS THORACIS, GLUTEUS MEDIUS, SEMIMEMBRANOSUS, AND BICEPS FEMORIS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Casas, E., Cundiff, L.V., Koohmaraie, M. 2001. The effects of piedmontese inheritance and myostatin genotype on the palatability of longissimus thoracis, gluteus medius, semimembranosus, and biceps femoris. Journal of Animal Science. 79:3069-3074.

COMPREHENSIVE LINKAGE MAP OF BOVINE CHROMOSOME 11 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casas, E., Bennett, G.L., Bottema, C.K., Crawford, A., Kalm, E., Kappes, S.M., Kister, A., Lewin, H.A., Lien, S., Morris, C.A. 2001. Comprehensive linkage map of bovine chromosome 11. Animal Genetics. 32:92-94.

COMPREHENSIVE LINKAGE MAP OF BOVINE CHROMOSOME 27 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casas, E., Sonstegard, T.S., Barendse, W., Bennett, G.L., Bottema, C.K., Crawford, A., Grosz, M.D., Kalm, E., Kappes, S.M., Kister, A. 2001. Comprehensive linkage map of bovine chromosome 27. Animal Genetics. 32:95-97.

SEQUENCE EVALUATION OF FOUR POOLED-TISSUE NORMALIZED BOVINE CDNA LIBRARIES AND CONSTRUCTION OF A GENE INDEX FOR CATTLE - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (12-Feb-01)

A COMPREHENSIVE SEARCH FOR QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI AFFECTING GROWTH AND CARCASS COMPOSITION OF CATTLE SEGREGATING ALTERNATIVE FORMS OF THE MYOSTATIN GENE - (Abstract Only)

Casas, E., Stone, R.T., Keele, J.W., Shackelford, S.D., Kappes, S.M., Koohmaraie, M. 2001. A comprehensive search for quantitative trait loci affecting growth and carcass composition of cattle segregating alternative forms of the myostatin gene [Abstract]. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 79(2):40.

CONSTRUCTION OF SNP-BASED EST COMPARATIVE MAP OF SWINE, CATTLE, AND HUMAN GENOMES - (Abstract Only) - (05-Jan-01)

A COMPREHENSIVE SEARCH FOR QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI AFFECTING GROWTH AND CARCASS COMPOSITION OF CATTLE SEGREGATING ALTERNATIVE FORMS OF MYOSTATIN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casas, E., Stone, R.T., Keele, J.W., Shackelford, S.D., Kappes, S.M., Koohmaraie, M. 2001. A comprehensive search for quantitative trait loci affecting growth and carcass composition of cattle segregating alternative forms of myostatin. Journal of Animal Science. 79:854-860.

DATABASE MANAGEMENT OF HIGH THROUGHPUT EST SEQUENCING AND SNP DISCOVERY - (Abstract Only) - (30-May-00)

BOVINE CAPN1 MAPS TO A REGION OF BTA29 CONTAINING A QTL FOR MEAT TENDERNESS - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (04-May-00)

BIOTECHNOLOGY APPLICATION POSSIBILITIES IN ANIMAL BREEDING IN LATIN AMERICA - (Abstract Only)

Casas, E. Biotechnology application possibilities in animal breeding in Latin America. XVI Reunion of the Latin-American Association of Animal Production, Monteideo, Uruguay. pp. 1-2.

EPISTATIC INTERACTIONS WITH MYOSTATIN FOR CARCASS COMPOSITION IN BEEF CATTLE - (Abstract Only)

Casas, E., Keele, J.W., Shackelford, S.D., Stone, R.T., Kappes, S.M., Koohmaraie, M. 2000. Epistatic interactions with myostatin for carcass composition in beef cattle. 27th International Conference on Animal Genetics. p. 23. (Abstract)

BOVINE CAPN1 MAPS TO A REGION OF BTA29 CONTAINING A QTL FOR MEAT TENDERNESS - (Abstract Only) - (14-Mar-00)

DEVELOPMENT AND MAPPING OF TYPE-I (GENE-RELATED) MARKERS IN THE BOVINE GENOME BY LARGE-SCALE EXPRESSED SEQUENCE TAG (EST) SEQUENCING AND SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE POLYMORPHISM (SNP) DETECTION - (Abstract Only) - (14-Mar-00)

QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI AFFECTING GROWTH AND CARCASS COMPOSITION OF CATTLE SEGREGATING ALTERNATE FORMS OF MYOSTATIN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casas, E., Shackelford, S.D., Keele, J.W., Stone, R.T., Kappes, S.M., Koohmaraie, M. 2000. Quantitative trait loci affecting growth and carcass composition of cattle segregating alternate forms of myostatin. Journal of Animal Science. 78:560-569.

EVIDENCE OF QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI AFFECTING GROWTH AND CARCASS COMPOSITION TRAITS IN CATTLE SEGREGATING THE MUSCLE HYPERTROPHY LOCUS - (Abstract Only) - (01-Jul-99)

REPORT OF THE FIRST WORKSHOP ON THE GENETIC MAP OF BOVINE CHROMOSOME 4 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casas, E., Barendse, W., Beever, J.E., Burns, B.M., Davis, S.K., Erhardt, G., Forster, M., Gomez-Raya, L., Kalm, E., Kappes, S.M., Klungland, H., Lewin, H.A., Lien, S., Olsaker, I., Reinsch, N., Schwerin, M., Song, Y., Taylor, J.F., Thomsen, H., Vage, D.I., Wu, X., Xu, N., and Yeh, C.-C. 1999. Bovine chromosome 4 workshop: consensus and comprehensive linkage maps. Animal Genetics. 30:375-377.

QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI ON BOVINE CHROMOSOMES 15 AND 29 EVIDENCE THAT HUMAN CHROMOSOME 11 HARBORS ORTHOLOGOUS GENES ASSOCIATED WITH LONGISSIMUS TENDERNESS IN BOVINE - (Abstract Only)

Casas, E., Keele, J.W., Shackelford, S.D., Smith, T.P., Koohmaraie, M., Kappes, S.M., Stone, R.T. 1999. Quantitative trait loci on bovine chromosomes 15 and 29 evidence that human chromosome 11 harbors orthologous genes associated with longissimus tenderness in bovine. From Jay Lush to Genomics: Visions for Animal Breeding and Genetics., Iowa State University, Ames, IA. p. 153. (Abstract)

THE PROCESS AND USE OF FUNCTIONAL GENOMICS IN BEEF CATTLE: SO YOU HAVE A QTL, NOW WHAT? - (Abstract Only) - (16-May-99)

GENETIC MARKERS: THEIR USE IN THE IDENTIFICATION OF REGIONS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE EXPRESSION OF ECONOMICALLY IMPORTANT TRAITS - (Trade Journal)

Casas, E. 1999. Genetic markers: their use in the identification of regions responsible for the expression of economically important traits. Nuestra Cabana Magazine. p. 6-10.

TECHNICAL NOTE: DIRECT GENOTYPING OF THE DOUBLE-MUSCLING LOCUS (MH) IN PIEDMONTESE AND BELGIAN BLUE CATTLE BY FLUORESCENT PCR - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (20-Mar-99)

QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF BIRTH, WEANING AND YEARLING WEIGHTS, AND CALVING DIFFICULTY IN PIEDMONTESE CROSSBREDS SEGREGATING AN INACTIVE MYOSTATIN ALLELE - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (06-Mar-99)

A QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCUS FOR BIRTH AND YEARLING WEIGHT SEGREGATES ON CHROMOSOME 6 IN BOS TAURUS CATTLE - (Abstract Only) - (15-Jan-99)

STATUS OF MAPPING BOVINE QTL AT THE U.S. MEAT ANIMAL RESEARCH CENTER - (Abstract Only) - (15-Jan-99)

GREATER RESOLUTION OF A QTL ON PORCINE CHROMOSOME 3 FOR POSTWEANING AVERAGE DAILY GAIN - (Abstract Only) - (15-Jan-99)

RECENT ADVANCES IN MOLECULAR GENETICS AND ITS CONTRIBUTION TO CONSERVATION OF GENETIC RESOURCES PROGRAMS - (Proceedings) - (01-Oct-98)

A QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCUS FOR MARBLING ON BOVINE CHROMOSOME 27 - (Abstract Only) - (01-Jul-98)

MAPPING BOVINE AND OVINE GENES WITH INTRONIC SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE POLYMORPHISMS - (Abstract Only) - (01-Jul-98)

DISCOVERY OF MYOSTATIN AS THE GENE RESPONSIBLE FOR DOUBLE MUSCLING, AND IMPLICATIONS FOR MEAT PRODUCTION - (Proceedings) - (01-Jun-98)

EFFECT OF A MUTATION AT THE MYOSTATIN GENE ON EARLY LIFE WEIGHTS AND CALVING EASE IN A POPULATION OF PIEDMONTESE INHERITANCE - (Abstract Only) - (01-Mar-98)

SIMPLE GENETIC TEST THAT SUPPORTS MARKER ASSISTED SELECTION TO INCREASE RETAIL PRODUCT YIELD IN CATTLE - (Abstract Only) - (01-Mar-98)

MYOSTATIN MUTATIONS CAUSE DOUBLE MUSCLING IN CATTLE - (Proceedings) - (01-Jan-98)

MYOSTATIN MUTATIONS CAUSE DOUBLE MUSCLING IN CATTLE - (Proceedings) - (27-Oct-97)

ASSOCIATION OF THE MUSCLE HYPERTROPHY LOCUS WITH CARCASS TRAITS IN BEEF CATTLE - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (09-Sep-97)

ASSOCIATION OF THE DOUBLE-MUSCLING LOCUS ON BOVINE CHROMOSOME TWO (BTA2) WITH CARCASS TRAITS - (Abstract Only) - (24-Apr-97)