Genetics and genomics of reproductive performance in dairy and beef cattle
Excellent reproductive performance in both males and females is fundamental to profitable
dairy and beef production systems. In this review we undertook a meta-analysis of genetic …
dairy and beef production systems. In this review we undertook a meta-analysis of genetic …
Overview of statistical methods for genome-wide association studies (GWAS)
B Hayes - Genome-wide association studies and genomic …, 2013 - Springer
This chapter provides an overview of statistical methods for genome-wide association
studies (GWAS) in animals, plants, and humans. The simplest form of GWAS, a marker-by …
studies (GWAS) in animals, plants, and humans. The simplest form of GWAS, a marker-by …
[HTML][HTML] A large-scale genome-wide association study in US Holstein cattle
Genome-wide association study (GWAS) is a powerful approach to identify genomic regions
and genetic variants associated with phenotypes. However, only limited mutual confirmation …
and genetic variants associated with phenotypes. However, only limited mutual confirmation …
Genome-wide association mapping including phenotypes from relatives without genotypes
A common problem for genome-wide association analysis (GWAS) is lack of power for
detection of quantitative trait loci (QTLs) and precision for fine mapping. Here, we present a …
detection of quantitative trait loci (QTLs) and precision for fine mapping. Here, we present a …
Genetic architecture of complex traits and accuracy of genomic prediction: coat colour, milk-fat percentage, and type in Holstein cattle as contrasting model traits
Prediction of genetic merit using dense SNP genotypes can be used for estimation of
breeding values for selection of livestock, crops, and forage species; for prediction of …
breeding values for selection of livestock, crops, and forage species; for prediction of …
Using the genomic relationship matrix to predict the accuracy of genomic selection
ME Goddard, BJ Hayes… - Journal of animal …, 2011 - Wiley Online Library
Estimated breeding values (EBVs) using data from genetic markers can be predicted using a
genomic relationship matrix, derived from animal's genotypes, and best linear unbiased …
genomic relationship matrix, derived from animal's genotypes, and best linear unbiased …
Genome-wide association for milk production and female fertility traits in Canadian dairy Holstein cattle
Background Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) are a powerful tool for detecting
genomic regions explaining variation in phenotype. The objectives of the present study were …
genomic regions explaining variation in phenotype. The objectives of the present study were …
[HTML][HTML] Accuracy of genomic predictions of residual feed intake and 250-day body weight in growing heifers using 625,000 single nucleotide polymorphism markers
Feed makes up a large proportion of variable costs in dairying. For this reason, selection for
traits associated with feed conversion efficiency should lead to greater profitability of …
traits associated with feed conversion efficiency should lead to greater profitability of …
Genome-wide association studies for feedlot and growth traits in cattle
ABSTRACT A genome wide-association study for production traits in cattle was carried out
using genotype data from the 10K Affymetrix (Santa Clara, CA) and the 50K Illumina (San …
using genotype data from the 10K Affymetrix (Santa Clara, CA) and the 50K Illumina (San …
Genome-wide associations for milk production and somatic cell score in Holstein-Friesian cattle in Ireland
BK Meredith, FJ Kearney, EK Finlay, DG Bradley… - BMC genetics, 2012 - Springer
Background Contemporary dairy breeding goals have broadened to include, along with milk
production traits, a number of non-production-related traits in an effort to improve the overall …
production traits, a number of non-production-related traits in an effort to improve the overall …