El Hamidi A Hay

Geneticist - Animal

El Hamidi Hay

Geneticist

1111 S. Mason Street

Fort Collins, CO 80521

Phone: 970-492-7595

Fax: 406-874-8289

Email: elhamidi.hay@ars.usda.gov

 

Biographical Information:

My research interest is focused on developing genomic tools to improve beef cattle production. Research includes the identification of genetic markers influencing economically important traits and the use of these markers for management and selection purposes.

Areas of Interest: Genetic Improvement of beef production, Genetics of fertility in beef cattle, Gene by environment interaction in beef cattle, Theory and application of genomic selection.

Educational Background:

• BS - Biology – Southern Polytechnic State University, 2008
• MS - Animal Science – The University of Georgia, 2011
• PhD - Animal Science - The University of Georgia, 2014

 

Current Research Projects:

• Alleviating Rate Limiting Factors that Compromise Beef Production Efficiency
• Integrating Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) Level Inbreeding in the Prediction of Breeding Values