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Carrie S Wilson (Welsh)
Range Sheep Production Efficiency Research
Geneticist

Phone: (208) 374-5306
Fax: (208) 374-5582

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Projects
Agroecological Approach to Enhance U.S. Sheep Industry Viability and Rangeland Ecosystem Conservation
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 442283
Developing Practical Genetic Solutions for the Sheep Industry
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 443207
Developing Remote Technologies to Monitor and Manage Livestock Grazing
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 445422

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Factors affecting the length of productive life in U.S. Katahdin ewes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Genetic Parameters for Mycoplasma Ovipneumoniae Nasal DNA Copy Number Provide Progress to Promote Domestic and Bighorn Sheep Coexistence on Public Lands Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wilson, C.S., Taylor, J.B., Mousel, M.R., White, S.N., Piel, L.M., Wilmer, H.N., Murdoch, B.M. 2024. Genetic Parameters for Mycoplasma Ovipneumoniae Nasal DNA Copy Number Provide Progress to Promote Domestic and Bighorn Sheep Coexistence on Public Lands. Small Ruminant Research. Volume 240, pgs. 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smallrumres.2024.107382.
Heritability estimates for longevity-related traits in U.S. Katahdin ewes Reprint Icon - (Abstract Only)
Pinto Batista, L.F., Lewis, R.M., Rocha, A.O., Nilson, S.M., Murphy, T.W., Wilson, C.S., Freking, B.A., Burke, J.M., Brito, L.F. 2024. Heritability estimates for longevity-related traits in U.S. Katahdin ewes[abstract]. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 102(Supplement 3):452-453. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skae234.511.
Survival analyses of the productive life in U.S. Katahdin ewes Reprint Icon - (Abstract Only)
Pinto Batista, L.F., Lewis, R.M., Rocha, A.O., Nilson, S.M., Murphy, T.W., Wilson, C.S., Freking, B.A., Burke, J.M., Brito, L.F. 2024. Survival analyses of the productive life in U.S. Katahdin ewes[abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 102(Supplement 3):441-442. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skae234.500.
Assessment of genetic diversity and population structure of U.S. Polypay sheep from breed origins to future genomic selection Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wilson, C.S., Petersen, J.L., Brito, L.F., Freking, B.A., Nilson, S.M., Taylor, J.B., Murphy Jr, T.W., Lewis, R.M. 2024. Assessment of genetic diversity and population structure of U.S. Polypay sheep from breed origins to future genomic selection. Frontiers in Genetics. Volume 15. https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2024.1436990.
Loss of seasonal ranges reshapes transhumant adaptive capacity: Thirty-five years at the US Sheep Experiment Station Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wilmer, H.N., Taylor, J.B., Macon, D., Reeves, M., Wilson, C.S., Beck, J.M. 2024. Loss of seasonal ranges reshapes transhumant adaptive capacity: Thirty-five years at the US Sheep Experiment Station. Agriculture and Human Values. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10460-024-10591-2.
Genetic impact of external Targhee sires at the U.S. Sheep Experiment Station: A case study of introgression Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wilson, C.S., Taylor, J.B., Lewis, R.M., Notter, D.R. 2024. Genetic impact of external Targhee sires at the U.S. Sheep Experiment Station: A case study of introgression. Translational Animal Science. 8. Article txae044. https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txae044.
A journey into sheep GEMS - (Popular Publication)
Lewis, R.M., Brito, L., Freking, B., Burke, J.M., Murphy, T., Taylor, J.B., Wilson, C.S., Nilson, S., Arisman, B., Oliveira Rocha, A., Yazar Gunes, H. 2023. A journey into sheep GEMS. Sheep Industry News. 27(8):24-26.
Targhee sire benchmarking at the U.S. Sheep Experiment Station - (Abstract Only)
Assessing population structure and genetic diversity in U.S. Suffolk sheep to define a framework for genomic selection Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wilson, C.S., Petersen, J.L., Blackburn, H.D., Lewis, R.M. 2022. Assessing population structure and genetic diversity in U.S. Suffolk sheep to define a framework for genomic selection. Journal of Heredity. 113(4):431-443. https://doi.org/10.1093/jhered/esac026.
Dynamics of genomic architecture during composite breed development in cattle Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Paim, T., Hay, E.A., Wilson, C.S., Thomas, M., Kuehn, L.A., Pavia, S.R., McManus, C., Blackburn, H.D. 2020. Dynamics of genomic architecture during composite breed development in cattle. Genetic Selection Evolution. 51(2):224-234. https://doi.org/10.1111/age.12907.
Genomic breed composition of selection signatures in Brangus beef cattle Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Paim, T., Hay, E.A., Wilson, C.S., Thomas, M., Kuehn, L.A., Pavia, S.R., McManus, C., Blackburn, H.D. 2020. Genomic breed composition of selection signatures in Brangus beef cattle. Frontiers in Genetics. 11. Article e00710. https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2020.00710.
Dynamics of genomic architecture during composite breed development in cattle Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Paim, T., Hay, E.A., Wilson, C.S., Thomas, M., Kuehn, L.A., Pavia, S.R., McManus, C., Blackburn, H.D. 2020. Dynamics of genomic architecture during composite breed development in cattle. Animal Genetics. 51(2):224-234. https://doi.org/10.1111/age.12907.
Conservation and utilization of livestock genetic diversity in the United States of America through gene banking Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Blackburn, H.D., Wilson, C.S., Krehbiel, B.C. 2019. Conservation and utilization of livestock genetic diversity in the United States of America through gene banking. Diversity. 11(12):244. https://doi.org/10.3390/d11120244.
Evaluation of genetic structure across U.S. climate zones using prominent AI sires of Red Angus cattle Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Krehbiel, B.C., Thomas, M.G., Wilson, C.S., Speidel, S.D., Enns, M.R., Paiva, S.R., Blackburn, H.D. 2019. Evaluation of genetic structure across U.S. climate zones using prominent AI sires of Red Angus cattle. Livestock Science. 225:26-31. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.livsci.2019.04.012.
Assessing Sus scrofa diversity among continental United States, and Pacific Islands populations using molecular markers from a gene banks collection Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Faria, D., Pavia, S., Wilson, C.S., Blackburn, H.D. 2019. Assessing Sus scrofa diversity among continental United States, and Pacific Islands populations using molecular markers from a gene banks collection. Scientific Reports. 9:3173. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-39309-9.
The role of Genetic Drift and Selection Intensity on Small Populations: Sensitivity and Genomic Analysis - (Proceedings)
A fine structure genetic analysis evaluating ecoregional adaptability of a Bos taurus breed (Hereford) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Blackburn, H.D., Krehbiel, B.C., Ericsson, S.A., Wilson, C.S., Caetano, A., Paiva, S.R. 2017. A fine structure genetic analysis evaluating ecoregional adaptability of a Bos taurus breed (Hereford). PLoS One. 12(5): e0176474.
Genetic diversity of pig populations from the U.S. mainland, Pacific Islands and China: autosomal SNP evaluation - (Abstract Only)
Genetic diversity of pig populations from the U.S. mainlands, Pacific Islands, and China: Y chromosome evaluation - (Abstract Only)
Biobanking genetic resources: Challenges and implementation at the USDA National Animal Germplasm Program - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Purdy, P.H., Wilson, C.S., Spiller, S.F., Blackburn, H.D. 2015. Biobanking genetic resources: Challenges and implementation at the USDA National Animal Germplasm Program. Reproduction, Fertility and Development. 28:1072-1078.
Utilizing cattle genetic trends to evaluate the robust nature of gene bank collections - (Abstract Only)
Blackburn, H.D., Wilson, C.S., Paiva, S., Spiller, S.F., Purdy, P.H. 2015. Utilizing cattle genetic trends to evaluate the robust nature of gene bank collections. Meeting Abstract. ADSA-ASAS Joint Annual Meeting Orlando, FL July 12-16, 2015.
Untapped genetic variability in Herefords: implications for climate change - (Abstract Only)
Krehbiel, B.C., Paiva, S., Wilson, C.S., Ericsson, S., Boatright, J., Blackburn, H.D., Thomas, M. 2015. Untapped genetic variability in Herefords: implications for climate change. Meeting Abstract. Western Section American Society of Animal Science, Ruidoso, NM, June 23-26, 2015. Volume 66
An update on USDA swine gene banking - (Abstract Only)
Purdy, P.H., Blackburn, H.D., Manahan, T.J., Spiller, S.F., Wilson, C.S. 2015. An update on USDA swine gene banking. Meeting Abstract. VIII International Conference on Boar Semen Preservation, Champaign, IL August 9-12, 2015. Vol 50:112-113.
Status of genetic diversity of U. S. dairy goat breeds - (Trade Journal)
Wilson, C.S., Krehbiel, B., Blackburn, H.D. 2015. Status of genetic diversity of U. S. dairy goat breeds. Dairy Goat Journal. 93:1.
Status of genetic diversity of U. S. dairy goat breeds - (Trade Journal)
Blackburn, H.D., Wilson, C.S., Krehbiel, B. 2015. Status of genetic diversity of U. S. dairy goat breeds. International Goat Association.
Boar sperm quality in lines of pigs selected for either ovulation rate or uterine capacity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Freking, B.A., Purdy, P.H., Spiller, S.F., Welsh, C.S., Blackburn, H.D. 2012. Boar sperm quality in lines of pigs selected for either ovulation rate or uterine capacity. Journal of Animal Science. 90(8):2515-2523.
Genetic diversity of Ovis aries populations near domestication centers and in the new world - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Blackburn, H.D., Toishibekov, Y., Toishibekov, M., Welsh, C.S., Spiller, S.F., Brown, M.A., Pavia, S. 2011. Genetic diversity of Ovis aries populations near domestication centers and in the new world. Genetica. 139:1169-1178.
Genetic Structure and Diversity among U.S. sheep breeds: Identification of the major gene pools. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Blackburn, H.D., Paiva, S.R., Wildeus, S., Getz, W., Stobart, R., Bixby, D., Purdy, P.H., Welsh, C.S., Spiller, S.F., Brown, M.A. 2011. Genetic Structure and Diversity among U.S. sheep breeds: Identification of the major gene pools. Journal of Animal Science. 89:2336-2348.
Inbreeding levels in swine: Ramifications for Genetic Diversity - (Trade Journal)
Blackburn, H.D., Welsh, C.S. 2010. Inbreeding levels in swine: Ramifications for Genetic Diversity. Extension Publications The American Livestock Breeds Conservancy 27:5-6.
Pedigree Analysis Of Five U.S. Swine Breeds And The Implications For Genetic Conservation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Welsh, C.S., Stewart, T.S., Schwab, C., Blackburn, H.D. 2010. Pedigree Analysis Of Five U.S. Swine Breeds And The Implications For Genetic Conservation. Journal of Animal Science. 88:1610–1618.
Population Status Of Major U.S. Swine Breeds - (Proceedings)
Welsh, C.S., Blackburn, H.D., Schwab, C. 2009. Population Status Of Major U.S. Swine Breeds. American Society of Animal Science Western Section, June 16-18, 2009 Fort Collins, CO. Proceedings. 60:42-45
Comparison of Genetic Diversity Between US and Kazak Sheep Breeds. - (Abstract Only)
Blackburn, H.D., Toishibekov, Y., Toishibekov, M., Welsh, C.S., Spiller, S.F., Brown, M. 2009. Comparison of Genetic Diversity Between US and Kazak Sheep Breeds. Journal of Animal Science 87:401. Annual meeting of the American Society of Animal Science, July 13-17, 2009. Montreal Canada.
Effect of number of motile sperm and number of inseminations using frozen boar semen on fertility in gilts - (Trade Journal)
Spencer, K., Purdy, P.H., Blackburn, H.D., Spiller, S.F., Welsh, C.S., Stewart, T., Breen, S., Taibl, J., Yantis, B., Knox, R. 2008. Effect of number of motile sperm and number of inseminations using frozen boar semen on fertility in gilts. National Hog Farmer. http://nationalhogfarmer.com/genetics-reproduction/artificial-insemination/1215-boar-semen-use/.
Perspectives on cryopreservation, quality control, and artificial insemination of frozen-thawed boar sperm in a national repository - (Proceedings)
Purdy, P.H., Knox, R., Singleton, W., Spencer, K., Spiller, S.F., Stewart, T., Tharp, N., Welsh, C.S., Blackburn, H.D. 2008. Perspectives on cryopreservation, quality control, and artificial insemination of frozen-thawed boar sperm in a national repository. Symposium Proceedings. Midwest Boar Stud Managers Conference, Saint Louis, MO August 7-8, 2008.
Genetic Diversity of US Sheep Breeds - (Abstract Only)
Blackburn, H.D., Brown, M., Wildeus, S., Stobart, R., Bixby, D., Dzakuma, J., Ericsson, S., Getz, W., Cockett, N., Matsas, D., Welsh, C.S., Spiller, S.F. 2008. Genetic Diversity of US Sheep Breeds. Meeting Abstract.
Boar fertility and semen quality characteristics in lines of pigs selected for component traits of female reproduction - (Abstract Only)
Freking, B.A., Purdy, P.H., Welsh, C.S., Spiller, S.F., Blackburn, H.D. 2008. Boar fertility and semen quality characteristics in lines of pigs selected for component traits of female reproduction [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 86(E-Suppl. 2):208-209. Abstract #W50.
THRESHOLD MODEL ANALYSIS OF LAMB SURVIVABILITY IN ROMNEY SHEEP - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Welsh, C.S., Garrick, D.J., Enns, R.M., Nicoll, G.B. 2006. Threshold model analysis of lamb survivability in romney sheep. New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research. 49:411-418.
VARIATION IN SPERM CELL QUALITY IN CRYOPRESERVED BOAR SEMEN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stewart, T., Gunsett, F., Welsh, C.S., Spiller, S.F., Purdy, P.H., Blackburn, H.D. 2006. Variation in sperm cell quality in cryopreserved boar semen. 8th World Congress of Genetics Applied in Livestock Production. 11(23):1-4.
U.S. SWINE GENETIC RESOURCES AND THE NATIONAL ANIMAL GERMPLASM PROGRAM - (Proceedings)
Blackburn, H.D., Welsh, C.S., Stewart, T. 2005. U.s. swine genetic resources and the national animal germplasm program. Swine Improvement Federation Proceedings.
WITHIN BREED SELECTION OF BOARS FOR A GENE BANK - (Abstract Only)
Blackburn, H.D., Welsh, C.S., Stewart, T. 2005. Within breed selection of boars for a gene bank. Journal of Animal Science. 83(Supl 1):138.