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Publications for members of NCERA-199, 2010
Bold author names indicate members of NCERA-119
* indicates a collaboration between members of NCERA-119
1. Aguilar, I. S. Tsuruta, and I. Misztal. 2010. Computing options for multiple-trait test-day random
regression models while accounting for heat tolerance. J. Anim. Breed. Genet. 127(3):235-241.
2. Aguilar, I., I. Misztal, D. L. Johnson, A. Legarra, S. Tsuruta, and T. J. Lawlor. 2010. A unified approach
to utilize phenotypic, full pedigree, and genomic information for genetic evaluation of Holstein
final score. J. Dairy Sci. 93:743:752.
3. Aguilar, I., I. Misztal, and S. Tsuruta. 2010. Short Communication: Genetic trends of milk yield under
heat stress for US Holsteins. J. Dairy Sci. 93:1754-1758.
4. Aguilar, I., I. Misztal , A. Legarra , S.Tsuruta. Efficient computation of genomic relationship matrix and
other matrices used in single-step evaluation. J, Anim. Breed. Genet. (accepted).
5. Aguilar, I., I. Misztal, A. Legarra, and S. Tsuruta. 2010. Efficient computations of genomic relationship
matrix and other matrices used in the single-step evaluation. Proc. 9th World Congress Gen. Appl. Livest. Prod., Leipzig, Germany. CD-ROM communication 768.
6. Austin, K. J., J. L. Seabrook, T. E. Engle, R. K. Peel, C. M. McAllister, B. W. Brigham, R. M. Enns, R. L.
Weaber, H. Van Campen, G. H. Loneragan, J. L. Salak-Johnson, and C.C. L. Chase. 2010. The effect of morbidity on feedlot performance and carcass quality in feedlot steers., J. Anim. Sci., Vol. 88, (E-Supplement 2). 10. (Abstr.).
7. Barbosa Da Silva, M., Sonstegard, T.S., Thallman, R.M., Connor, E.E., Schnabel, R.D. and Van Tassell,
C.P., 2010, Characterization of DGAT1 effects in a sample of North American Holstein cattle
populations, Animal Biotechnology (21(2):88-99).
8. Bertrand, J. K., and I. Misztal. 2010. New developments in beef cattle genetic evaluation. Proc. 9th
World Congress Gen. Appl. Livest. Prod., Leipzig, Germany. CD-ROM communication 448.
9. Bloemhof, S., E. F. Knol, A. Kause, and I. Misztal. 2010. Application of a crossbred model reveals
additional genetic variation in reproduction traits of commercial females. J. Anim Sci. 87 (Suppl.
1):152.
10. Boonkum, W., I. Misztal, M. Duangjinda, V. Pattarajinda, S. Tumwasorn, and S. Buaban. Effects of heat
stress on genetic component estimates for milk yield in Thai crossbred Holsteins. J. Dairy Sci.
(accepted).
11. Boonkum, W., I. Misztal, M. Duangjinda, V. Pattarajinda, S. Tumwasorn, and S. Buaban. Short
communication: Genetic effects of heat stress on days open for Thai Holstein crossbreds.. J. Dairy
Sci. (accepted) 150.
12. Bormann, J. Minick, D.W. Moser, and T.T. Marston. 2010. Feed intake and performance of heifers sired
by high and low residual feed intake Angus bulls. Professional Animal Scientist. 26:328-331.
13. Bormann, J. M. and D.E. Wilson. 2010. Calving day and age at first calving in Angus heifers. J. Anim.
Sci. 88:1947-1956.
14. Brigham, B. W., C. M. McAllister, R. K. Peel, H. Van Campen, R. L. Weaber, G. H. Loneragan, J. L.
Salak-Johnson, C. C. L. Chase, E. J. Pollak, and R. M. Enns. 2010. The relationship of bovine
respiratory disease and carcass ultrasound measures. J. Anim. Sci., Vol. 88, (E-Supplement 2). 41.
(Abstr.).
15. Bullock, K. D., R. M. Lewis, R. L. Weaber, B. B. Lockee, D. R. Strohbehn, D. J. Garrick, and E. J. Pollak.
2010. Distance education: a short-term solution to training graduates and producers by a shrinking
population of quantitative geneticists. Pages 916-919 in Proc. 9th World Cong. Genet. Appl.
Livest. Prod., Leipzig, Germany (CD-ROM).
16. Bullock, K. D., R. M. Lewis, R. L. Weaber, B. B. Lockee, D. R. Strohbehn, D. J. Garrick and E. J. Pollak.
2010. Distance education: a short-term solution to training graduates and producers by a shrinking
population of quantitative geneticists. Submitted for 9th World Congress on Genetics applied to
Livestock Production, August 2010, Leipzig, Germany.
17. Casas, E., Thallman, R.M., Kuehn, L.A., and 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 (88:102-108).
18. Casas, E., Thallman, R.M., and Cundiff, L.V., Birth and weaning traits in crossbred cattle from Hereford,
Angus, Brahman, Boran, Tuli, and Belgian Blue sires. Journal of Animal Science (Submitted
5/7/10).
19. Chansomboon, C.*, M. A. Elzo, T. Suwanasopee, and S. Koonawootrittriron. 2009. Genotypic
Polymorphisms for Adiponectin and Follicle Stimulating Hormone Receptor Genes Related to
Weaning-to-First Service Interval and Litter Traits in a Commercial Landrace-Large White Swine
Population in Northern Thailand. Thai J. Agric. Sci. 42:237-245.
20. Chansomboon, C. *, M. A. Elzo, T. Suwanasopee, and S. Koonawootrittriron. 2010. Estimation of genetic
parameters and trends for weaning-to-estrus interval and litter traits in a Landrace-Large White
swine population in Northern Thailand. Asian-Aust. J. Anim. Sci. 23:543-555.
21. Chen,C. Y., I. Misztal, S. Tsuruta, W.O. Herring,J. Holl, and M. Culbertson. 2010. Influence of heritable
social status on daily gain and feeding pattern in pigs. J. Animal Breed. Genet. 127(2):107-112.
22. Chen,C. Y., I. Misztal,S. Tsuruta,B. Zumbach, W.O. Herring,T. Long, and M. Culbertson. 2010.
Estimation of genetic parameters of feed intake and daily gain in Durocs using data from
electronic swine feeders. J. Animal Breed. Genet. 27(3):230-234.140.
23. Chen,C. Y., I. Misztal,S. Tsuruta,B. Zumbach, W.O. Herring,T. Long, and M. Culbertson. 2010. Genetic
analyses of stillbirth in relation to litter size using random regression models. J. Animal Sci.
(accepted).
24. Chen, C. Y., I. Misztal, I. Aguilar+, S. Tsuruta, T. H. E. Meuwissen, S. E. Aggrey, and W. M. Muir. 2010.
Genome wide marker assisted selection combining all pedigree phenotypic information with
genotypic data in one step: An example using broiler chickens. J. Animal Sci. (accepted).
25. Chen, C. Y., I. Misztal, I. Aguilar, S. Tsuruta, T. H. E. Meuwissen, S. E. Aggrey, and W. M. Muir. 2010.
Genome wide marker assisted selection in chicken: making the most of all data, pedigree,
phenotypic, and genomic in a simple one step procedure. Proc. 9th World Congress Gen. Appl.
Livest. Prod., Leipzig, Germany. CD-ROM communication 288.
26. Chen, C. Y., I. Misztal, I. Aguilar, S. Tsuruta, T. H. E. Meuwissen, S. E. Aggrey, and W. M. Muir. 2010.
Genetic evaluation including phenotypic, full pedigree, and genomic information: An application
in broiler chickens. J. Anim Sci. 87 (Suppl. 1):166.
27. Chen, C. Y., I. Misztal, S. Tsuruta, W. O. Herring, J. Holl, and M. Culbertson. 2010. Use of random
regression models for the genetic analysis of farrowing survival in pigs. J. Anim Sci. 87 (Suppl.
1):222.
28. Davis, M. E., and R. C. M. Simmen. 2010. Estimates of inbreeding depression for serum insulin-like
growth factor I concentrations, body weights, and body weight gains in Angus beef cattle
divergently selected for serum insulin-like growth factor I concentration. J. Anim. Sci. 88:552-
561.
29. Dib, M. G., L. D. Van Vleck, and M. L. Spangler. 2010. Genetic Analysis of Mature Size in American
Angus Cattle. In UNL Beef Cattle Research Report.
30. Echternkamp, S.E., and Thallman, R.M., Factors affecting pregnancy rate to estrous synchronization and
fixed-time AI in beef cattle, Journal of Animal Science (Submitted 9/28/10).
31. Elzo, M. A. and D. G. Riley. 2010. Post-Weaning Feed Efficiency and Growth in Brahman, Angus, and
Brahman x Angus Crossbred Cattle. The Brahman Journal, August 2010 Issue, Pages 12 and 42.
32. Elzo, M. A., C. Chansomboon*, T. Suwanasopee, and S. Koonawootrittriron. 2010. Genetic parameters
and trends for weaning-to-first service interval and litter traits in a swine population composed of
Landrace, Large White, and their crosses in Thailand. Proc. 14th Animal Science Congress of the
Asian-Australasian Association of Animal Production Societies, Pingtung, Taiwan, August 23-27,
2010.
33. Elzo, M. A., D. D. Johnson, G. C. Lamb, T. D. Maddock, R. O. Myer, D. G. Riley, G. R. Hansen, J. G.
Wasdin, and J. D. Driver. 2010. Heritabilities and genetic correlations between postweaning feed
intake, growth, and ultrasound traits in a multibreed Angus-Brahman cattle population in the
subtropics. Paper 0087_PP1-47 in Proc. 9th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock
Production. Leipzig, Germany, August 1-6, 2010.
34. Enns, R. M., R. L. Weaber, H. Van Campen, G. H. Loneragan. 2010. Factors influencing onset of disease
and subsequent effects on feedlot performance. J. Anim. Sci., Vol. 88, (E-Supplement 2). 422.
(Abstr.).
35. Forni, S., I. Aguilar, I. Misztal, and N. Deeb. 2010. Genomic relationships and biases in the evaluation of
sow litter size. Proc. 9th World Congress Gen. Appl. Livest. Prod., Leipzig, Germany. CD-ROM
communication 506.
36. Forni, S., I. Aguilar, I. Misztal, and N. Deeb. 2010. Scaling the genomic relationship matrix for single-step
evaluation using phenotypic, pedigree and genomic information. J. Anim Sci. 87 (Suppl. 1):166
37. Garcia, M.D., Thallman, R.M., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., and Casas, E., 2010, Effect of bovine
respiratory disease and overall pathogenic disease incidence on carcass traits, Journal of Animal
Science (88:491-496).
38. Garmyn, A.J., D.W. Moser, R.A. Christmas, and J.Minick Bormann. 2010. Estimation of genetic
parameters and affects of cytoplasmic line on scrotal circumference and semen quality traits in
Angus bulls. J. Anim. Sci.doi:10.2527/jas.2010-3534.
39. Hafla, A. N., P. A. Lancaster, G. E. Carstens, D. W. Forrest, J. T. Fox, T. D. A. Forbes, M. E. Davis, R. D.
Randel, and J. W. Holloway. 2010. Relationships between feed efficiency traits, and scrotal
circumference and semen-quality traits in yearling bulls. J. Anim. Sci. (submitted).
40. Hanford, K.J., Thallman, R.M., Kachman, S.D., Kuehn, L.A., Quaas, R.L., Tempelman, R.J., Fernando,
R.L., and Pollak, E.J., 2010, Estimation of the proportion of variation accounted for by DNA tests.
I: Genetic variance. Proceedings of the. 9th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock
Production, Leipzig, Germany. August 1-6, 2010. (CD-ROM Communication No. 0822).
41. Herring, W., J. Holl, M. Culbertson, I. Misztal, C.Y. Chen, J. Fix, and T. See. 2010. Use of terminal and
nucleus birth weights to improve commercial pig performance. Proc. 9th World Congress Gen.
Appl. Livest. Prod., Leipzig, Germany. CD-ROM communication 284.
42. Hyde, L.R. 2010. 12 tips for using NALFs new web tools. Limousin World. April:120.
43. Hyde, L.R. 2010. NALFs new members-only site. Limousin World. January:81.
44. Hyde, L.R. 2010. Percentiles, trends helpful for commercial cattle producers. Bottom Line. Spring:12-13.
45. Hyde, L.R. 2010. Research illustrates Limousin feed efficiency. Bottom Line. Winter:25-27.
46. Hyde, L.R. 2010. UltraMate: strategic selection. Bottom Line. Spring:8.
47. Johanson, J. M., P. J. Berger, S. Tsuruta, and I. Misztal. A Bayesian Threshold-Linear Model Evaluation of
Perinatal Mortality, Dystocia, Birth Weight, and Gestation Length in a Holstein Herd. J. Dairy
Sci. (accepted).
48. Johnson, J. S., B. Scharf, R. L. Weaber, P. A. Eichen, and D. E. Spiers. 2010. Patterns of heat response
and adaptation on summer pasture: A comparison of heat sensitive (Angus) and tolerant
(Romosinuano) cattle. J. Anim. Sci., Vol. 88, (E-Supplement 2). 26. (Abstr.).
49. Koduru, V. K. R., S. Tsuruta, M. Lukaszewicz, I. Misztal, T. J. Lawlor. Studies on changes of estimated
breeding values of U.S. Holstein bulls for final score from first to second crop of daughters. J.
Appl. Genet. (accepted).
50. Koonawootrittriron, S. and M. A. Elzo. 2010. Challenges and opportunities for improvement in dairy
production and genetic progress in Thailand. Proc. 14th Animal Science Congress of the Asian-
Australasian Association of Animal Production Societies, Pingtung, Taiwan, August 23-27, 2010.
51. Koonawootrittriron, S., M. Elzo, T. Suwanasopee, P. Sopanarat, S. Prasanpanich, C. Chaimongkol, T.
Tongprapi, and T. Ralukmun. 2010. D.P.O. Sire & Dam Summary 2009. Dairy Farming
Promotion Organization, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives of Thailand, Bangkok. p 1-56.
52. Kuehn, L.A., Keele, J.W., Bennett, G.L., McDaneld, T.G., Smith, T.P.L., Snelling, W.M., Sonstegard, T.S.,
and Thallman, R.M., 2010, Predicting breed composition using breed frequencies of 50,000
markers from the U.S. Meat animal research center 2,000 bull project. Proceedings of the. 9th
World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production, Leipzig, Germany. August 1-6,
2010. (CD-ROM Communication No. 0283).
53. Kuehn, L.A., and Thallman, R.M., 2010, Mean EPDs reported by different breeds. Proceedings of the
Beef Improvement Federation 42nd Annual Research Symposium and Annual Meeting, Columbia,
MO. June 28 - July 1, 2010. (Pages 93-97).
54. Kuehn, L.A., Van Vleck, L.D., Thallman, R.M., and Cundiff, L.V., 2010, Across-breed EPD tables for the
year 2010 adjusted to breed differences for birth year of 2008. Proceedings of the Beef
Improvement Federation 42nd Annual Research Symposium and Annual Meeting, Columbia, MO.
June 28 - July 1, 2010. (Pages 71-92).
55. Kuehn, L.A., Keele, J.W., Bennett, G.L., McDaneld, T.G., Smith, T.P., Snelling, W.M., Sonstegard, T.S.,
and Thallman, R.M., Predicting breed composition using breed frequencies of 50,000 markers
from the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center 2,000 bull project, Journal of Animal Science
(Submitted 9/22/10).
56. Lewis, R. M., B. B. Lockee, L. Krishnamurthy, J. A. Meese, and D. A. Boynton. 2010. Experiential
learning on-line: CyberSheep. Pages 930-933 in Proc. 9th World Cong. Genet. Appl. Livest. Prod.,
Leipzig, Germany (CD-ROM).
57. Lewis, R. M., B. B. Lockee, M. S. Ames, G. C. Márquez, R. M. Enns, J. M. Rumph, and E. J. Pollak. 2010.
Animal Breeding and Quantitative Genetics On-line: a solution to a dilemma in graduate
education. Page 22 in Proc. North Amer. College Teacher Agric., The Penn Stater Conference
Center Hotel, June 22-25, Penn State.
58. MacNeil, M. D., J. D. Nkrumah, B. W. Woodward, and S. L. Northcutt. 2010. Genetic evaluation of
Angus cattle for carcass marbling using ultrasound and genomic indicators. J. Anim. Sci. 88: 517-
522.
59. MacNeil, M. D., S. L. Northcutt, R. D. Schnabel, D. J. Garrick, B.W. Woodward and J. F. Taylor. 2010.
Genetic correlations between carcass traits and molecular breeding values in Angus cattle. Proc.
9th World Congr. Genet. Appl. Livest. Prod. (in press).
60. McAllister, C. M., B. W. Brigham, R. K. Peel, H. Van Campen, G. H. Loneragan, R. L. Weaber, J. L.
Salak-Johnson, and C. C. L. Chase. 2010. Methods to predict true disease prevalence in beef
cattle. J. Anim. Sci., Vol. 88, (E-Supplement 2). 28. (Abstr.).
61. McClure, M. C., N. S. Morsci, R. D. Schnabel, J. W. Kim, P. Yao, M. M. Rolf, S. D. McKay, S. J. Gregg,
R.
62. H.Chapple, S. L. Northcutt, and J. F. Taylor. 2010. A genome scan for quantitative trait loci influencing
carcass, post-natal growth, and reproductive traits in commercial Angus cattle. Animal Genetics
(in press).
63. Minton, N. O., R. L. Weaber, R. L. Kallenbach, and M. S. Kerley. 2010. Comparison of a feed efficiency
measure for steer progeny produced from divergently mated sires and dams phenotyped for
residual feed intake. J. Anim. Sci., Vol. 88, (E-Supplement 2). 41. (Abstr.).
64. Misztal, I. 2010. Genomic Information: Gene Effects or Better Relationships? Proc. 59th
Annual National Breeders Roundtable. 79-89.
65. Misztal, I., I. Aguilar, A. Legarra, D. Johnson, S. Tsuruta, and T. J. Lawlor. 2010. A unified approach to
utilize phenotypic, full pedigree, and genomic information for genetic evaluation. Proc. 9th World
Congress Gen. Appl. Livest. Prod., Leipzig, Germany. CD-ROM communication 50.
66. Misztal, I. 2010. Studies on heat stress in dairy cattle and pigs. Proc. 9th World Congress Gen. Appl.
Livest. Prod., Leipzig, Germany. CD-ROM communication 625.
67. Misztal, I., I. Aguilar, A. Legarra, and T. J. Lawlor. 2010. Choice of parameters for single-step genomic
evaluation for type. J. Dairy Sci. 93(Suppl. 1):166.
68. Misztal, I., I. Aguilar, A. Legarra, and T. J. Lawlor. 2010. Choice of parameters for single-step genomic
evaluation for type. Proc. 61th Ann. Mtg. EAAP:254.
69. Myer, R. O. and M. A. Elzo. 2010. Effect of residual feed intake, gender, and breed composition on blood
urea nitrogen concentration in an Angus-Brahman multi-breed herd. J. Anim. Sci. 88 (E-Suppl.
2):706-707.
70. NALF. 2010. International Limousin Genetic Evaluation Manual. Spring ed. North American Limousin
Foundation, Englewood, CO.
71. Pascoa, L.*, A. de los Reyes, M. A. Elzo, J. L. Ferreira, L. A. F. Bezerra, and R. B. Lobo. 2010. Relative
contribution of effects included in contemporary groups, and their interactions, for adjusted and
actual 120-d and 210-d weights in Nellore cattle. VIII Brazilian Symposium Genetic
Improvement, July 1-2, 2010, Maringa, Parana, Brazil.
72. Pepper, A. R., R. M. Enns, R. L. Weaber, H. Van Campen, G. H. Loneragan, J. L. Salak-Johnson, C. C. L.
Chase, R. K. Peel, J. J. Wagner, D. H. Crews, Jr., and E. J. Pollak. 2009. Correlations of exit
velocity and average chute score with carcass traits in feedlot steers. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 87(E-
Suppl. 3): 139.
73. Peters, S. O., K. Kizilkaya, D. J. Garrick, R. L. Fernando, J. M. Reecy, Z. L. Hu, R. L. Weaber, G. A.
Silver and M. G. Thomas. 2010. Bayesian QTL inference and gene identification for first service
conception rate in Brangus heifers. J. Anim. Sci., Vol. 88, (E-Supplement 2). 797. (Abstr.).
74. Peters, S. O., K. Kizilkaya, D. J. Garrick, R. L. Fernando, J. M. Reecy, R. L. Weaber, G. A. Silver, and M.
G. Thomas. 2010. Bayesian QTL inference from whole genome growth and carcass analyses in
Brangus heifers. Plant and Animal Genomes XVIII Conference, January 2010.
75. Prampree, S.*, S. Koonawootrittriron, M. A. Elzo, J. Sanpote, and B. Chomtee. 2010. Genetic Correlations
between Milk Production of Dairy Cattle in Four Thai Regions. Pages 134-141 in Proc. 48th
Kasetsart University Conference, February 3-5, 2010, Bangkok, Thailand.
76. Puitt, S.K., K.M. Rolfe, B.L. Nuttelman, W.A. Griffin, J.R. Benton, G.E. Erickson, D.C. Ciobanu, and
M.L. Spangler. 2010. Association of myostatin on weight, intake, and carcass traits in crossbred
steers adjusted to different endpoints. Midwest Animal Science Meetings (Accepted).
77. Qing, Q. 2010. Effect of Divergent Selection for Insulin-Like Growth Factor I (IGF-I) on Mature Weight
and Growth Curves in Angus Cattle. M.S. Thesis. The Ohio State University, Columbus.
78. Rolf, M.M, J. F. Taylor, R. D. Schnabel, S. D. McKay, M. C. McClure, S. L. Northcutt and R. L. Weaber.
2010. Estimation of breeding values for feed efficiency in Angus cattle using a genomic
relationship matrix. BMC Genetics (in press).
79. Rolf, M. M., J. F. Taylor, R. D. Schnabel, S. D. McKay, M. C. McClure, S. L. Northcutt, M. S. Kerley and
R. L. Weaber. 2010. Impact of reduced marker set estimation of genomic relationship matrices
on genomic selection for feed efficiency in Angus cattle. BMC Genet. 11:24.
80. Rolf, M. M., J. F. Taylor, R. D. Schnabel, S. D. McKay, M. C. McClure, and R. L. Weaber. 2010.
Evaluation of model predicted feed intake data for genetic analysis and qtl discovery in beef cattle.
Plant and Animal Genomes XVIII Conference, January 2010.
81. Rolf, M. M., J. F. Taylor, R. D. Schnabel, S. D. McKay, M. C. McClure, S. L. Northcutt, M. S. Kerley and
R. L. Weaber. 2010. Use of BOVINESNP50 data for feed efficiency selection decisions in Angus
cattle. Pages 103  117 in Proc. of the Beef Improvement Federations 42nd Annual Research
Symposium and Annual Meeting, Columbia, MO.
82. Sarakul, M.*, S., Koonawootrittriron, M. A. Elzo, and T. Suwanasopee. 2010. Factors affecting genetic
improvement for milk production of dairy cattle at farm level in Central Thailand. Proc. 14th
Animal Science Congress of the Asian-Australasian Association of Animal Production Societies,
Pingtung, Taiwan, August 23-27, 2010.
83. Scharf, B., M. J. Leonard, R. L. Weaber, T. Mader, L. Hahn and D. E. Spiers. 2010. Determinants of
bovine thermal response to heat and solar radiation in the field environment. Intl. J.
Biometeorology. (In press).
84. Scharf B., J. A. Carroll, D. G. Riley, C. C. Chase, Jr., S. W. Coleman, D. H. Keisler, R. L. Weaber and
D.E. Spiers. 2010. Evaluation of physiological and blood serum differences in heat tolerant
(Romosinuano) and heat susceptible (Angus) Bos taurus cattle during controlled heat challenge. J.
Anim Sci. 88:2321-2336.
85. Scharf, B., J. S. Johnson, H. L. Vellios, R. L. Weaber, and D. E. Spiers. 2010. Changes in ruminal-rectal
temperature relationship associated with consumption of endophyte infected tall fescue. J. Anim.
Sci., Vol. 88, (E-Supplement 2). 852. (Abstr.).
86. Scholtz. A. J., S.W.P. Cloete, J.B. van Wyk, I. Misztal, E. du Toit, and T.C. de K. van der Linde. 2010.
Genetic (co)variances between wrinkle score and absence of breech strike in mulesed and
unmulesed Merino sheep using a threshold model. Animal Production Science. 50:210-218.
87. Simeone, R., I. Misztal, and I. Aguilar. 2010. Utility of genomic relationship matrix to identify genotyping
errors. J. Anim Sci. 87 (Suppl. 1):166.
88. Smith, S. N., M. E. Davis, and S. C. Loerch. 2010. Residual feed intake of Angus beef cattle divergently
selected for feed conversion ratio. Livest. Sci. 132:41-47.
89. Snelling, W.M., Allan, M.F., Keele, J.W., Kuehn, L.A., McDaneld, T.G., Smith, T.P., Thallman, R.M.,
and Bennett, G.L, 2010, Genome-wide association study of growth in crossbred cattle, Journal of
Animal Science (88:837-848).
90. Snelling, W.M., Allan, M.F., Keele, J.W., Kuehn, L.A., Thallman, R.M., Bennett, G.L., Ferrell, C.L.,
Jenkins, T.G., Freetly, H.C., Nielsen, M.K., and Rolfe, K.M., Partial-genome evaluation of
postweaning feed intake and efficiency of crossbred beef cattle, Journal of Animal Science
(Submitted 9/20/10).
91. Soga, N., M. L. Spangler , C. R. Schwab, P. J. Berger, and T. J. Baas. 2010. Comparison Of Connectedness
Measures And Changes In Connectedness Of The U.S. Duroc Population. In Proc. 9th World
Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production.
92. Souza, J. C., D. Perotto, J. J. Abrahão, J. A. Freitas, P. B. Ferraz Filho, R. L. Weaber and W.R.
Lamberson. 2010. Genetic distances and principal components estimations, using multivariate
analysis in Brazilian beef cattle. Archivos de Zootecnia (Universidad de Córdoba) , v. 201. (In
press.).
93. Souza, J. C., L. O.C. Silva, A. Gondo, J. A. Freitas, C. H. M. Malhado, P. B. Ferraz Filho, J. R. B. Sereno,
R. L. Weaber and W. R. Lamberson. 2010. Parameters and Genetic trends of cattle weight rising
in pasture in Brazil. Archivos de Zootecnia (Universidad de Córdoba) , v. 201. (In press.).
94. Souza, J. C., L. O. C. Silva, A. Gondo, P. B. Ferraz Filho, J. A. Freitas, C. H. M. Malhado, R. L. Weaber,
and W. L. Lamberson. 2010. Principal component analysis of traits contributing to genetic
evaluation of Brahman bulls in Brazil. J. Anim. Sci., Vol. 88, (E-Supplement 2). 39. (Abstr.).
95. Souza, J.C., C. H. M. Malhado, A. A. Ramos, M. F. Mota, A. M. Jorge, J. A. Freitas, P. B. Ferraz Filho, R.
L. Weaber, W. R. Lamberson. 2010. Age at first calving and age of dam effect on daily gain
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Peer-reviewed journal articles

Aguilar, I., I. Misztal , A. Legarra , S.Tsuruta. 2011. Efficient computation of genomic relationship matrix and other matrices used in single-step evaluation. J. Anim. Breed. Genet. 128(6):422-428.

Aguilar, I., I. Misztal, S. Tsuruta, G. R. Wiggans and T. J. Lawlor. 2011. Multiple trait genomic evaluation of conception rate in Holsteins. J. Dairy Sci. 94:2621-2624.

Bilgin, O. C., N. Esenbuga, and M. E. Davis. 2010. Comparison of models for describing the lactation curve of Awassi, Morkaraman, and Tushin Sheep.
Archiv Tierzucht 53:447-456.

Boonkum, W., I. Misztal, M. Duangjinda, V. Pattarajinda, S. Tumwasorn, and S. Buaban. 2011. Short communication: Genetic effects of heat stress on days open for Thai Holstein crossbreds. J. Dairy Sci. 94:1592-1596.

Boonkum, W., I. Misztal, M. Duangjinda, V. Pattarajinda, S. Tumwasorn, and J. Sanpote. 2011. Genetic effects of heat stress on milk yield of Thai Holstein crossbreds. J. Dairy Sci. 94:487-492.

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

Chansomboon, C., M. A. Elzo, T. Suwanasopee, and S. Koonawootrittriron. 2009. Genotypic Polymorphisms for Adiponectin and Follicle Stimulating Hormone Receptor Genes Related to Weaning-to-First Service Interval and Litter Traits in a Commercial Landrace-Large White Swine Population in Northern Thailand. Thai J. Agric. Sci. 42:237-245.

Chansomboon, C., M. A. Elzo, T. Suwanasopee, and S. Koonawootrittriron. 2010. Estimation of genetic parameters and trends for weaning-to-estrus interval and litter traits in a Landrace-Large White swine population in Northern Thailand. Asian-Aust. J. Anim. Sci. 23:543-555.

Chen, C. Y., I. Misztal, I. Aguilar, A. Legarra, and B. Muir. 2011. Effect of different genomic relationship matrix on accuracy and scale. J. Anim. Sci. 89:2673-2679.

Chen, C. Y., I. Misztal, I. Aguilar, S. Tsuruta, T. H. E. Meuwissen, S. E. Aggrey, T. Wing, and W. M. Muir. 2011. Genome-wide marker-assisted selection combining all pedigree phenotypic information with genotypic data in one step: an example using broiler chickens. J. Anim. Sci. 89:23-28.

Chen,C. Y., I. Misztal,S. Tsuruta,B. Zumbach, W.O. Herring,T. Long, and M. Culbertson. 2011. Genetic analyses of stillbirth in relation to litter size using random regression models. J. Anim. Sci. 88: 3800-3808.

Costa, R. B., I. Misztal, M. A. Elzo, J. K. Bertrand, L. O. C. Silva, and M. Lukaszewicz. 2011. Estimation of genetic parameters for mature weight in Angus cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 89:2680-2686.

Davis, M. E., and R. C. M. Simmen. 2010. Estimates of inbreeding depression for serum insulin-like growth factor I concentrations, body weights, and body weight gains in Angus beef cattle divergently selected for serum insulin-like growth factor I concentration. J. Anim. Sci. 88:552-561.

DeAtley, K. L., G. Rincon, C. R. Farber, J. F. Medrano, P. Luna-Nevarez, R. M. Enns, D. M. VanLeeuwen, G. A. Silver, and M. G. Thomas. 2011. Genetic analyses involving microsatellite ETH10 genotypes on bovine chromosome 5 and perfromance trait measures in Angus and Brahman-influenced cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 89:2031-2041.

Fan, B., S.K. Onteru, Z-Q. Du, D. J. Garrick, K. J. Stalder, and M. F. Rothschild. 2011. Genome-wide association study identifies loci for body composition and structural soundness traits in pigs. PLoS One 10.1371/journal.pone.0014726.

Forni, S., I. Aguilar, and I. Misztal. 2011. Different genomic relationship matrices for single-step analysis using phenotypic, pedigree and genomic information. Genet. Sel. Evol. 43:1.

Freetly, H. C., L. A. Kuehn, and L. V. Cundiff. 2011. Growth curves of crossbred cows sired by Hereford, Angus, Belgian Blue, Brahman, Boran, and Tuli bulls, and the fraction of mature weight and weight at puberty. J. Anim. Sci. 89:2373-2379.

Garmyn, A.J., D.W. Moser, R.A. Christmas, and J. Minick Bormann. 2011. Estimation of genetic parameters and effects of cytoplasmic line on scrotal circumference and semen quality traits in Angus bulls. J. Anim. Sci. 89:693-698.

Garrick, D.J. 2010. An animal breeding approach to the estimation of genetic and environmental trends from field populations. J. Anim. Sci. 88:E3-E10.

Garrick, D. J. 2011. The nature, scope and impact of genomic prediction in beef cattle. Genetics Selection Evolution 43:17.

Garrick, D.J., and M. Saatchi. 2011. Opportunities and challenges for genomic selection of beef cattle. Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia, v.40, (Special Supplement) p.310-316.

H. Huang, H. C. Hines, K. M. Irvin, K. Lee, and M. E. Davis. 2011. Response to divergent selection for insulin-like growth factor-I concentration and correlated responses in growth traits in Angus cattle. J.
Anim. Sci. 89:3924-3934.

Habier, D., R. L. Fernando, K. Kizilkaya, and D. J. Garrick. 2011. Extension of the Bayesian Alphabet for Genomic Selection. BMC Bioinformatics 12:186.

Johanson, J. M., P. J. Berger, S. Tsuruta, and I. Misztal. 2011. A Bayesian Threshold-Linear Model Evaluation of Perinatal Mortality, Dystocia, Birth Weight, and Gestation Length in a Holstein Herd. J. Dairy Sci. 94:450-460.

King, D. A., S. D. Shackelford, L. A. Kuehn, C. M. Kemp, A. B. Rodriguez, R. M. Thallman, and T. L. Wheeler. 2010. Contribution of genetic influences to animal-to-animal variation in beef lean color stability. J. Anim. Sci. 88:1160-1167.

Kizilkaya, K., R. L. Fernando, and D. J. Garrick. 2010. Genomic prediction of simulated multi-breed and purebred performance using observed 50k SNP genotypes. J. Anim. Sci. 88:544-551.

Kizilkaya, K., D. J. Garrick, R. L. Fernando, B. Mestav, M. A. Yildiz. 2010. Use of linear mixed models for genetic evaluation of gestation length and birth weight allowing for heavy-tailed residual effects. Genetics Selection Evolution, 42:26

Kuehn, L. A., J. W. Keele, G. L. Bennett, T. G. McDaneld, T. P. L. Smith, W. M. Snelling, T. S. Sonstegard, and R. M. Thallman. 2011. Predicting breed composition using breed frequencies of 50,000 markers from the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center 2,000 bull project. J. Anim. Sci. 89:1742-1750.

Lindholm-Perry, A. K., L. A. Kuehn, W. M. Snelling, T. P. L. Smith, R. L. Fernando, T. G. Jenkins, and H. C. Freetly. 2010. Polymorphisms in POMC are not associated with dry matter intake and average daily gain phenotypes in beef cattle. Anim. Genet. 41:669-670.

Lindholm-Perry, A. K., G. A. Rohrer, L. A. Kuehn, J. W. Keele, J. W. Holl, S. D. Shackelford, T. L. Wheeler, and D. J. Nonneman. 2010. Genomic regions associated with kyphosis in swine. BMC Genetics 11:112.

Márquez, G. C., S. E. Speidel, R. M. Enns, and D. J. Garrick. 2010. Genetic diversity and population structure of American Red Angus Cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 88:59:68.

McAllister, C. M., S. E. Speidel, D. H. Crews, Jr., and R. M. Enns. 2011. Genetic parameters for intramuscular fat percentage, marbling score, scrotal circumference, and heifer pregnancy in Red Angus cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 89:2068-2072.

Morris, S. T., D. J. Garrick, N. Lopez-Villalobos, P. R. Kenyon, J. L. Burke, and H. T. Blair. 2010. Growth, feed intake and maternal performance of Angus heifers selected for high or low growth and milk production. Animal Production Science, 50:349-353.

Onteru, S.K., B. Fan, M. T. Nikkila, D. J. Garrick, K. J. Stalder, and M. F. Rothschild. 2011. Whole genome association analyses for lifetime reproductive traits in the pig. J. Anim. Sci. 89:988-995.

Onteru, S.K., B. Fan, Z-Q. Du, D. J. Garrick, K. J. Stalder, and M. F. Rothschild. 2011. A whole-genome association study for pig reproductive traits. Animal Genetics (accepted, in press).

Perez-Enciso, M., and I. Misztal. 2011. Qxpak.5: Old mixed model solutions for new genomics problems. BMC Bioinformatics.12:202.

Rolf, M. M., J. F. Taylor, R. D. Schnabel, S. D. McKay, M. C. McClure, S. L. Northcutt, M. S. Kerley and R. L. Weaber. 2010. Impact of reduced marker set estimation of genomic relationship matrices on genomic selection for feed efficiency in Angus cattle. BMC Genet. 11:24.

Rolf, M. M., J. F. Taylor, R. D. Schnabel, S. D. McKay, M. C. McClure, S. L. Northcutt, M. S. Kerley and R. L. Weaber. 2011. Genome-wide association analysis for feed efficiency in Angus cattle. Animal Genetics. (In press).

Simeone, R., I. Misztal, I. Aguilar, and A. Legarra. 2011. Evaluation of the utility of genomic relationship matrix as a diagnostic tool to detect mislabeled genotyped animals in a broiler chicken population. J, Anim. Breed. Genet. 128(5):386-393.

Smith, S. N., M. E. Davis, and S. C. Loerch. 2010. Residual feed intake of Angus beef cattle divergently selected for feed conversion ratio. Livest. Sci. 132:41-47.

Snelling, W. M., M. F. Allan, J. W. Keele, L. A. Kuehn, R. M. Thallman, G. L. Bennett, C. L. Ferrell, T. G. Jenkins, H. C. Freetly, M. K. Nielsen, and K. M. Rolfe. 2011. Partial-genome evaluation of postweaning feed intake and efficiency of crossbred beef cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 89:1731-1741.

Tsuruta, S., I. Aguilar, I. Misztal, and T. J. Lawlor. Multiple-trait genomic evaluation of linear type traits using genomic and phenotypic data in US Holsteins. J. Dairy Sci. 94:4198-4204.

Vitezica, Z. G., I. Aguilar, I. Misztal, and A. Legarra. Bias in Genomic Predictions for Populations Under Selection. Genet. Res. Camb. 93:357366.

Vergara, O. D., M. F. Ceron, and M. A. Elzo. 2010. Models for multibreed genetic evaluation  Weaning weight in cattle. Revista MVZ Cordoba 15:1985-1996.

Ward, R. E., B.Woodward, N. Otter, and O. Doran. 2010. Relationship between the expression of key lipogenic enzymes, fatty acid composition, and intramuscular fat content of Limousin and Aberdeen Angus cattle. Lvstk. Sci. 127:22-29.

Weaber, R. L. 2010. Breed and composite breed selection. In: M.K. Nielsen (ed.) Beef Sire Selection Manual. Second Edition. National Beef Cattle Evaluation Consortium. Ithaca, NY.

Weaber, R. L. 2010. Crossbreeding for commercial beef production. In M.K. Nielsen (ed.) Beef Sire Selection Manual Second Edition. National Beef Cattle Evaluation Consortium. Ithaca, NY.

Weaber, R. L. and J. L. Lusk. 2010. The economic value of improvements in beef tenderness by genetic marker selection. Amer. J. Agr. Econ. 92(5):1456-1471

Wolc, A., J. Arango, P. Settar, J.E. Fulton, N.P. OSullivan, R. Presinger, D. Habier, R. Fernando, D.J. Garrick, and J.C.M. Dekkers. 2011. Persistence of accuracy of genomic estimated breeding values over generations in layer chickens. Genet. Sel. Evol., 43:23.

Wolc, A., C. Stricker, J. Arango, P. Settar, J. E. Fulton, N. P. OSullivan, D. Habier, R. Fernando, D. J. Garrick, S. J. Lamont, J. C. M. Dekkers. 2011. Breeding value prediction for production traits in layer chickens using pedigree or genomic relationships in a reduced animal model. Genet. Sel. Evol., 43:5.

Wu, X-L, T.M. Beissinger, S. Bauck, B. Woodward, G.J.M. Rosa, K.A. Weigel, N. de Leon Gatti, and D. Gianola. 2011. A primer on high-throughput computing for genomic selection. Front. Gene. 2:4. doi: 10.3389/fgene.2011.00004.

Yeamkong, S., S. Koonawootrittriron, M. A. Elzo and T. Suwanasopee. 2010. Effect of experience, education, record keeping, labor and decision making on monthly milk yield and revenue of dairy farms supported by a private organization in Central Thailand. Asian-Aust. J. Anim. Sci. 23:814-824.

Zhao, X., K. E. Dittmer, H. T. Blair, K. G. Thompson, M. F. Rothschild and D. J. Garrick. 2011. A novel nonsense mutation in the DMP1 gene identified by a genome-wide association study is responsible for inherited rickets in Corriedale sheep. PLoS One 10.1371/journal.pone.0021739.

Abstracts

Aguilar, I., and I. Misztal. 2011. Computational challenges in genetic evaluation with really big datasets. J. Anim. Sci. 89(E-Suppl. 1):226.

Bennett, G. L., W. M. Snelling, R. M. Thallman, Keele J.W. & Kuehn L.A. (2011 Overview of genomic selection in small populations of beef cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 89(E-Suppl. 1):665. (Abstract #598).

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

Chen C. Y., I. Misztal1, S. Tsuruta, J. Holl, W. O. Herring, and M. Culbertson. Genetic correlation between purebred piglet birth weight and crossbred performance. J. Anim. Sci. 89(E-Suppl. 1):474.

Cushman, R. A., L. A. Kuehn, R. M. Thallman, W. M. Snelling, and H. C. Freetly. 2011. Using ultrasonography to determine reproductive tract development in beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 89(E-Suppl. 1):418-419. (Abstract #327).

Davis, R., I. Misztal, M. Lukaszewicz, S. Tsuruta, and J. K. Bertrand. 2011. Genetic correlations between purebred Limousin and F1 Limousin*Angus. J. Anim. Sci. 89(E-Suppl. 1):475.

Elzo, M. A., G. C. Lamb, D. D. Johnson, M. G. Thomas, I. Misztal, D. O. Rae, J. G. Wasdin, and J. D. Driver. 2011. Genomic evaluation of Angus-Brahman multibreed cattle for feed efficiency and postweaning growth using the Illumina 3k chip. J. Anim. Sci. 89(E-Suppl. 1):533.

Faux, P., N. Gengler, and I. Misztal. 2011. A recursive method of approximation of the inverse of genomic relationships matrix. J. Dairy Sci. 94(E-Suppl. 1):163.

Hay, E., H. Wang, X. Liu, B. Woodward, S. Bauck, and R. Rekaya. 2011. A neural network approach for association between a low-density whole genome SNP marker panel for 19 traits in beef cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 89:533, E-Suppl. 1.

Kachman, S. D., G. L. Bennett, K. J. Hanford, L. A. Kuehn, E. J. Pollak, W. M. Snelling, M. L. Spangler, and R. M. Thallman. 2011. Incorporating molecular breeding values with variable call rates into genetic evaluations. J. Anim. Sci. 89(E-Suppl. 1):164. (Abstract #34).

Kuehn, L. A., E. Casas, G. L. Bennett, C. G. Chitko-McKown, J. W. Keele, T. G. McDaneld, W. M. Snelling, and R. M. Thallman. 2011. Genomics of bovine respiratory disease complex at USMARC. J. Anim. Sci. 89(E-Suppl. 2):61-62. (Abstract #43).

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

Legarra, A., I. Misztal, and I. Aguilar. 2011. The single step: genomic evaluation for all. Proc. 61th Ann. Mtg. EAAP:1.

Lindholm-Perry, A. K., L. A. Kuehn, T. P. L. Smith, W. M. Snelling, and H. C. Freetly. 2011. Genetic markers in bovine chromosome 14 are significant for residual feed intake in steers. J. Anim. Sci. 89(E-Suppl. 1):422-423.

Lindholm-Perry, A. K., A. K. Sexten, L. A. Kuehn, T. P. L. Smith, D. A. King, S. D. Shackelford, T L. Wheeler, W. M. Snelling, and H. C. Freetly. 2011. The effects of genetic markers on BTA6 significant for steer feed intake and gain traits on carcass and meat traits. Proc. Plant & Anim. Genome XIX Conf. Page 230. (Poster No. P321).

Lino, D. A., S. Tsuruta, I. Misztal, E. N. Martins, and L. O. C. Silva. 2011. Age of dam as phenotypic source of variation for body weight in Nellore beef cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 89(E-Suppl. 1):528.

Lockee, B. B., R. M. Lewis, M. S. Ames, G. C. Márquez, R. M. Enns, and E. J. Pollak. 2011. Increasing access through collaboration: a multi-Institutional approach to distance program Development. No. 109 in Proc. Assoc. Education Commun. Technol., Anaheim, CA (Abstr.).

Lukaszewicz, M., I. Misztal, A. H. Nelson, J. P. Sa nchez, and J. K. Bertrand. 2011. Comparison of body weight genetic evaluation accuracy by random regression with splines and multi-trait model in Limousins. J. Anim. Sci. 89(E-Suppl. 1):530

Misztal, I. 2011. Is genomic selection a one size fits all? J. Anim. Sci. 89(E-Suppl. 1):664.

Misztal, I., C. Y. Chen, I. Aguilar, Z. G. Vitezica, A.Legarra, A. and W. M. Muir. 2011. Effect of different genomic relationship matrices on accuracy and scale. Proc. 61th Ann. Mtg. EAAP:394.

Misztal, I., C. Y. Chen, I. Aguilar, Z. G. Vitezica, A. Legarra, and W. M. Muir. 2011.,
Effect of different genomic relationship matrices on accuracy and scale. J. Anim. Sci. 89(E-Suppl. 1):163.

Myer, R. O. and M. A. Elzo. 2010. Effect of residual feed intake, gender, and breed composition on blood urea nitrogen concentration in an Angus-Brahman multi-breed herd. J. Anim. Sci. 88 (E-Suppl. 2):706-707.

Snelling, W. M., R. A. Cushman, G. L. Bennett, J. W. Keele, L. A. Kuehn, T. G. McDaneld, R. M. Thallman, and M. G. Thomas. 2011. How SNP chips will advance our knowledge of factors controlling puberty and aid in selecting replacement females. J. Anim. Sci. 89(E-Suppl. 1):494. (Abstract #534).

Spangler, M. L., E. J. Pollak, S. D. Kachman, K. J. Hanford, R. M. Thallman, G. L. Bennett, L. A. Kuehn, and W. M. Snelling. 2011. Enhancing knowledge and technology adoption in a misunderstood discipline: The weight trait project. J. Anim. Sci. 89(E-Suppl. 1):484. (Abstract #509).

Taxis, T. T., W. R. Shafer, L. L. Berger, D. B. Faulkner, J. E. Beever, M. M. Rolf, D. L. Dow, J. F. Taylor, C. L. Lorenzen, and R. L. Weaber.
2011. Relationships among beef cattle temperament and tenderness traits using repeated performance records. J. An. Sci., Volume 89, (E-Supplement 1). 529. (Abstr.)

Tokuhisa, K., S. Tsuruta, and I. Misztal. 2011. Relationships between mortality and 305-d milk yield of Holstein cows in three regions in US. J. Dairy Sci. 94(E-Suppl. 1):705.

Tsuruta S., I. Misztal, I. Aguilar, and T. Lawlor. 2011. Accuracy and bias of multiple-trait genomic evaluations for linear type traits in US Holsteins. J. Dairy Sci. 94(E-Suppl. 1):533.

Wang, H., and I. Misztal. 2011. Comparisons of numerator and genomic and relationship matrices. J. Anim. Sci. 89(E-Suppl. 1):163.

Weber, K. L., G. L. Bennett, J. W. Keele W. M. Snelling, R. M. Thallman, A. L. Van Eenennaam, and L. A. Kuehn. 2011. Genomic selection in beef cattle: Training and validation in multibreed populations. Proc. Plant & Anim. Genome XIX Conf. Poster No. P514., January 15-19, 2011, San Diego, CA.

Proceedings papers

Elzo, M. A., C. Chansomboon, T. Suwanasopee, and S. Koonawootrittriron. 2010. Genetic parameters and trends for weaning-to-first service interval and litter traits in a swine population composed of Landrace, Large White, and their crosses in Thailand. Proc. 14th Animal Science Congress of the Asian-Australasian Association of Animal Production Societies, Pingtung, Taiwan, August 23-27, 2010.

Koonawootrittriron, S. and M. A. Elzo. 2010. Challenges and opportunities for improvement in dairy production and genetic progress in Thailand. Proc. 14th Animal Science Congress of the Asian-Australasian Association of Animal Production Societies, Pingtung, Taiwan, August 23-27, 2010.

Kuehn, L. A., and R. M. Thallman. 2011. Mean EPDs reported by different breeds. Proc. Beef Imp. Fed. 43rd Res. Symp. & Ann. Mtg. Pages 112-116. June 1-4, 2011, Bozeman, MT.

Kuehn, L. A., L. D. Van Vleck, R. M. Thallman, and L. V. Cundiff. 2011. Across-breed EPD tables for the year 2011 adjusted to breed differences for birth year of 2009. Proc. Beef Imp. Fed. 43rd Res. Symp. & Ann. Mtg. Pages 92-111. June 1-4, 2011, Bozeman, MT.

Misztal, I., S. Tsuruta, I. Aguilar, A. Legarra, and T.J.Lawlor. 2011. Approximation of Genomic Accuracies in Single-Step Genomic Evaluation. Interbull Bul. 43.

Pascoa, L., A. de los Reyes, M. A. Elzo, J. L. Ferreira, L. A. F. Bezerra, and R. B. Lobo. 2010. Relative contribution of effects included in contemporary groups, and their interactions, for adjusted and actual 120-d and 210-d weights in Nellore cattle. VIII Brazilian Symposium Genetic Improvement, July 1-2, 2010, Maringa, Parana, Brazil.

Prampree, S., S. Koonawootrittriron, M. A. Elzo, J. Sanpote, and B. Chomtee. 2010. Genetic Correlations between Milk Production of Dairy Cattle in Four Thai Regions. Pages 134-141 in Proc. 48th Kasetsart University Conference, February 3-5, 2010, Bangkok, Thailand.

Sarakul, M., S., Koonawootrittriron, M. A. Elzo, and T. Suwanasopee. 2010. Factors affecting genetic improvement for milk production of dairy cattle at farm level in Central Thailand. Proc. 14th Animal Science Congress of the Asian-Australasian Association of Animal Production Societies, Pingtung, Taiwan, August 23-27, 2010.

Souza, J.C., C. H. M. Malhado, A. A. Ramos, M. F. Mota, A. M. Jorge, J.
A. Freitas, P. B. Ferraz Filho, R. L. Weaber, W. R. Lamberson. 2010. Age at first calving and age of dam effect on daily gain (milking phase) and weaning weight in Brazilian Water Buffalo. IN: 9th World Buffalo Congress, Buenos Aires, AR. p. 334-338. 2010.

Spangler, M. L., S. D. Kachman, K. J. Hanford, R. M. Thallman, G. L. Bennett, W. M. Snelling, L. A. Kuehn, and E. J. Pollak. 2011. Integration of DNA marker information into breeding value predictions. Nebraska Beef Cattle Rpt. MP94, 11-12.

Popular Press

Elzo, M. A. and D. G. Riley. 2010. Post-Weaning Feed Efficiency and Growth in Brahman, Angus, and Brahman x Angus Crossbred Cattle. The Brahman Journal, August 2010 Issue, Pages 12 and 42.

Hyde, L.R. 2011. Understanding DNA-enhanced EPDs. SimTalk 19(4):18-19.

Hyde, L.R. 2011. Understanding DNA-enhanced EPDs: Part II. SimTalk 19(5):8.

Koonawootrittriron, S., M. Elzo, T. Suwanasopee, P. Sopanarat, S. Prasanpanich, C. Chaimongkol, T. Tongprapi, and T. Ralukmun. 2010. D.P.O. Sire & Dam Summary 2009. Dairy Farming Promotion Organization, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives of Thailand, Bangkok. p 1-56.

Yeamkong, S., Koonawootrittriron, M. A. Elzo, and T. Suwanasopee. 2010. Factors Affecting Milk Quantity and Quality of Dairy Farms Supported by a Private Organization in the Central Part of Thailand. Livest. Res. Rural Devel. 22 (2), Article # 033, http://www.lrrd.org/lrrd22/2/yeam22033.htm.