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Richard Mark Thallman (Mark)
Research Geneticist (Animals)


Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
iGENDEC: A web-based decision support tool for economic index construction - (Proceedings)
Spangler, M.L., Golden, B.L., Newman, S., Kuehn, L.A., Snelling, W.M., Thallman, R.M., Weaber, R.L. 2023. iGENDEC: A web-based decision support tool for economic index construction [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the World Congress of Genetics Applied in Livestock Production. Session 51. p. 53-54.
Heritability of beef cow metabolizable energy for maintenance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Freetly, H.C., Jacobs, D.R., Thallman, R.M., Snelling, W.M., Kuehn, L.A. 2023. Heritability of beef cow metabolizable energy for maintenance. Journal of Animal Science. 101. Article skad145. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skad145.
Genetic and phenotypic associations of mitochondrial DNA copy number, SNP, and haplogroups with growth and carcass traits in beef cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sanglard, L.P., Snelling, W.M., Kuehn, L.A., Thallman, R.M., Freetly, H.C., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., King, D.A., Spangler, M.L. 2022. Genetic and phenotypic associations of mitochondrial DNA copy number, SNP, and haplogroups with growth and carcass traits in beef cattle. Journal of Animal Science. 101. Article skac415. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skac415.
Breeding sustainable beef cows: Reducing weight and increasing productivity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Snelling, W.M., Thallman, R.M., Spangler, M.L., Kuehn, L.A. 2022. Breeding sustainable beef cows: Reducing weight and increasing productivity. Animals. 12(14). Article 1745. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12141745.
Genetic parameters, heterosis, and breed effects for body condition score and mature cow weight in beef cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ribeiro, A.F., Sanglard, L.P., Snelling, W.M., Thallman, R.M., Kuehn, L.A., Spangler, M.L. 2022. Genetic parameters, heterosis, and breed effects for body condition score and mature cow weight in beef cattle. Journal of Animal Science. 100(2). Article skac017. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skac017.
Breed and heterotic effects for mature weight in beef cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zimmermann, M.J., Kuehn, L.A., Spangler, M.L., Thallman, R.M., Snelling, W.M., Lewis, R.M. 2021. Breed and heterotic effects for mature weight in beef cattle. Journal of Animal Science. 99(8). Article skab209. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skab209.
Use of advanced reproductive technologies and inclusion of these records in genetic evaluation - (Proceedings)
Thallman, R.M., Snider, A.P. 2021. Use of advanced reproductive technologies and inclusion of these records in genetic evaluation. In: Proceedings of the Beef Improvement Federation Symposium, June 22-25, 2021, Des Moines, Iowa. p. 42-50.
Genetic changes in beef cow traits following selection for calving ease - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bennett, G.L., Thallman, R.M., Snelling, W.M., Keele, J.W., Freetly, H.C., Kuehn, L.A. 2021. Genetic changes in beef cow traits following selection for calving ease. Translational Animal Science. 5(1):1-10. https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txab009.
Methods of determining the presence or absence of a plurality of target polynucleotides in a sample - ()
Curry, J.D., Koshinsky, H., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Thallman, R.M. 2020. Methods of determining the presence or absence of a plurality of target polynucleotides in a sample. U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Patenet #10/648,030 B2.
Mature size and other trait differences in cows selected for calving ease and growth - (Abstract Only)
Bennett, G.L., Keele, J.W., Thallman, R.M., Snelling, W.M., Freetly, H.C., Kuehn, L.A. 2020. Mature size and other trait differences in cows selected for calving ease and growth [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 98(Supplement 4):22. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaa278.041.
Digestive tract microbiota of beef cattle that differed in feed efficiency - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Freetly, H.C., Dickey, A., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Thallman, R.M., Keele, J.W., Foote, A.P., Wells, J.E. 2020. Digestive tract microbiota of beef cattle that differed in feed efficiency. Journal of Animal Science. 98(2):1-16. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaa008.
Heritability and genetic correlations of feed intake, body weight gain, residual gain, and residual feed intake of beef cattle as heifers and cows - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Freetly, H.C., Kuehn, L.A., Thallman, R.M., Snelling, W.M. 2020. Heritability and genetic correlations of feed intake, body weight gain, residual gain, and residual feed intake of beef cattle as heifers and cows. Journal of Animal Science. 98(1):1-6. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skz394.
Validation of SNP associations with bovine ovulation and twinning rate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kirkpatrick, B.W., Thallman, R.M., Kuehn, L.A. 2019. Validation of SNP associations with bovine ovulation and twinning rate. Animal Genetics. 50:259-261. https://doi.org/10.1111/age.12793.
Comparison of different functions to describe growth from weaning to maturity in crossbred beef cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zimmerman, M.J., Kuehn, L.A., Spangler, M.L., Thallman, R.M., Snelling, W.M., Lewis, R.M. 2019. Comparison of different functions to describe growth from weaning to maturity in crossbred beef cattle. Journal of Animal Science. 97(4):1523-1533. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skz045.
Selection for improved feed efficiency: Comparison of different indices - ()
Thallman, R.M. 2018. Selection for improved feed efficiency: Comparison of different indices. World Wide Web. 2018-1 p. 1-2. Available: http://www.eBEEF.org.
Influence of daily temperature fluctuations on estrus activity determined by an electronic estrus detection system and conception to artificial insemination in cross-bred beef heifers - (Abstract Only)
Cushman, R.A., Chase, C.C., Rich, J.J., Northrop, E.J., Thallman, R.M., Snelling, W.M., Kuehn, L.A., Brown-Brandl, T.M., Perry, G.A. 2019. Influence of daily temperature fluctuations on estrus activity determined by an electronic estrus detection system and conception to artificial insemination in cross-bred beef heifers. Journal of Animal Science. 97(Supplement 2):125-126. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skz122.223.
Genetic correlations among weight and cumulative productivity of crossbred beef cows Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Snelling, W.M., Kuehn, L.A., Thallman, R.M., Bennett, G.L., Golden, B.L. 2018. Genetic correlations among weight and cumulative productivity of crossbred beef cows. Journal of Animal Science. 97:63-77. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/sky420.
Reducing the period of data collection for intake and gain to improve response to selection for feed efficiency in beef cattle Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thallman, R.M., Kuehn, L.A., Snelling, W.M., Retallick, K.J., Bormann, J.M., Freetly, H.C., Hales, K.E., Bennett, G.L., Weaber, R.L., Moser, D.W., MacNeil, M.D. 2018. Reducing the period of data collection for intake and gain to improve response to selection for feed efficiency in beef cattle. Journal of Animal Science. 96:854–866. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skx077.
2017 Across-breed EPD Table and Improvements - ()
Kuehn, L.A., Thallman, R.M. 2018. 2017 Across-breed EPD Table and Improvements. World Wide Web. 2018-2 p. 1-4. Available: http://www.eBEEF.org.
Using breed composition, breed differences, selection tools, and new technologies to optimize commercial cattle production and allocation of beef cattle in research programs - (Abstract Only)
Kuehn, L.A., Keele, J.W., Thallman, R.M. 2018. Using breed composition, breed differences, selection tools, and new technologies to optimize commercial cattle production and allocation of beef cattle in research programs. [abstract] Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 96(Supplemental 2):216-217. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/sky073.400.
Elimination of trait blocks from multiple trait mixed model equations with singular (Co)variance parameter matrices - (Proceedings)
Modeling growth from weaning to maturity in beef cattle breeds - (Proceedings)
Zimmermann, M.J., Kuehn, L.A., Spangler, M.L., Thallman, R.M., Snelling, W.M., Lewis, R.M. 2018. Modeling growth from weaning to maturity in beef cattle breeds. In Proceedings World Congress of Genetics Applied in Livestock Production. 11-16 Feb 2018. Auckland, New Zealand. Volume Biology - Growth and Development p.689. Available: www.wcgalp.org.
Linkage disequilibrium among commonly genotyped SNP and variants detected from bull sequence Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Snelling, W.M., Kuehn, L.A., Keel, B.N., Thallman, R.M., Bennett, G.L. 2017. Linkage disequilibrium among commonly genotyped SNP and variants detected from bull sequence. Animal Genetics. 48:516-522. https://doi.org/doi: 10.1111/age.12579.
Functional SNP associated with birth weight in independent populations identified with a permutation step added to GBLUP-GWAS - (Abstract Only)
Snelling, W.M., Kachman, S.D., Bennett, G.L., Spangler, M.L., Kuehn, L.A., Thallman, R.M. 2017. Functional SNP associated with birth weight in independent populations identified with a permutation step added to GBLUP-GWAS [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 95(Supplement 4):97-98. https://doi.org/10.2527/asasann.2017.197.
Across-breed EPD tables for the year 2017 adjusted to breed differences for birth year of 2015 - (Proceedings)
Kuehn, L.A., Thallman, R.M. 2017. Across-breed EPD tables for the year 2017 adjusted to breed differences for birth year of 2015. In: Proceedings of the Beef Improvement Federation, May 31-Jun 3, 2017, Athens, GA. p. 112-144.
Evaluating a new shade for feedlot cattle performance and heat stress Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hayes, M.D., Brown-Brandl, T.M., Eigenberg, R.A., Kuehn, L.A., Thallman, R.M. 2017. Evaluating a new shade for feedlot cattle performance and heat stress. Transactions of the ASABE. 60(4):1301-1311. https://doi.org/10.13031/trans.12104.
Genetic variance and covariance and breed differences for feed intake and average daily gain to improve feed efficiency in growing cattle Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Retallick, K.J., Bormann, J.M., Weaber, R.L., MacNeil, M.D., Bradford, H.L., Freetly, H.C., Hales, K.E., Moser, D.W., Snelling, W.M., Thallman, R.M., Kuehn, L.A. 2017. Genetic variance and covariance and breed differences for feed intake and average daily gain to improve feed efficiency in growing cattle. Journal of Animal Science. 95(4):1444-1450. https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2016.1260.
Challenges in measuring feed efficiency - (Abstract Only)
Freetly, H.C., Hales, K.E., Snelling, W.M., Thallman, R.M., Kuehn, L.A. 2017. Challenges in measuring feed efficiency [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 95(Supplement 2):161. doi: 10.2527/asasmw.2017.332.
Across-breed EPD tables for the year 2016 adjusted to breed differences for birth year of 2014 - (Proceedings)
Kuehn, L.A., Thallman, R.M. 2016. Across-breed EPD tables for the year 2016 adjusted to breed differences for birth year of 2014. In proceedings: 2016 Beef Improvement Federation Annual Meeting & Symposium. Manhattan, KS, June 14-17, 2016. pp. 127-153. www.beefimprovement.org/library-2/convention-proceedings.
Mean EPDs reported by different breeds - (Proceedings)
Kuehn, L.A., Thallman, R.M. 2016. Mean EPDs reported by different breeds. In proceedings: 2016 Beef Improvement Federation Annual Meeting & Symposium. Manhattan, KS, June 14-17, 2016. pp. 122-126. www.beefimprovement.org/library-2/convention-proceedings.
Selection enhanced estimates of marker effects on means and variances of beef tenderness - (Proceedings)
Tait Jr, R.G., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., King, D.A., Keele, J.W., Casas, E., Thallman, R.M., Smith, T.P., Bennett, G.L. 2016. Selection enhanced estimates of marker effects on means and variances of beef tenderness. In proceedings: 2016 Beef Improvement Federation Annual Meeting & Symposium. Manhattan, KS, Jun 14-17, 2016. pp. 115-121. www.beefimprovement.org/library-2/convention-proceedings.
Accounting for discovery bias in genomic prediction - (Abstract Only)
Feed intake and production efficiency of beef cows - (Abstract Only)
Freetly, H.C., Kuehn, L.A., Thallman, R.M., Snelling, W.M. 2016. Feed intake and production efficiency of beef cows [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 94 (E-Supplement 5):114.
Breed effects and genetic parameter estimates for calving difficulty and birth weight in a multi-breed population Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ahlberg, C.M., Kuehn, L.A., Thallman, R.M., Kachman, S.D., Snelling, W.M., Spangler, M.L. 2016. Breed effects and genetic parameter estimates for calving difficulty and birth weight in a multi-breed population. Journal of Animal Science. 94:1857-1864. doi:10.2527/jas2015-0161.
Use of an electronic activity detection system to characterize estrus activity in crossbred beef heifers differing in follicle number - (Abstract Only)
Cushman, R.A., Tenley, S.C., Soares, E.M., McNeel, A.K., Gomes, R.S., Tait Jr, R.G., Cupp, A.S., Kuehn, L.A., Snelling, W.M., Thallman, R.M., Perry, G.A., Chase, C.C. 2016. Use of an electronic activity detection system to characterize estrus activity in crossbred beef heifers differing in follicle number [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 94(Supplement 2):152.
Accounting for discovery bias in genomic EPD - (Abstract Only)
Thallman, R.M., Parham, J., Kuehn, L.A. 2015. Accounting for discovery bias in genomic EPD [Abstract]. Weight Trait Project Stakeholder meeting, October 19-20, 2015, Clay Center, Nebraska. Available:http://www.beefefficiency.org/annualmtgoct15.html.
A survey of polymorphisms detected from sequences of popular beef breeds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Snelling, W.M., Bennett, G.L., Keele, J.W., Kuehn, L.A., McDaneld, T.G., Smith, T.P., Thallman, R.M., Kalbfleisch, T.S., Pollak, E.J. 2015. A survey of polymorphisms detected from sequences of popular beef breeds. Journal of Animal Science. 93(11):5128-5143. doi:10.2527/jas2015-9356.
Genetic variance and covariance components for feed intake, average daily gain, and postweaning gain in growing beef cattle - (Abstract Only)
Retallick, K.J., Bormann, J.M., Weaber, R.L., MacNeil, M.D., Bradford, H.L., Freetly, H.C., Snelling, W.M., Thallman, R.M., Moser, D.W., Kuehn, L.A. 2015. Genetic variance and covariance components for feed intake, average daily gain, and postweaning gain in growing beef cattle [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 93 (Supplement 2):10.
Genetic effects on birth weight in reciprocal Brahman-Simmental crossbred calves - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dillon, J.A., Riley, D.G., Herring, A.D., Sanders, J.O., Thallman, R.M. 2015. Genetic effects on birth weight in reciprocal Brahman-Simmental crossbred calves. Journal of Animal Science. 93(2):553-561.
Estimation of breed-specific heterosis effects for birth, weaning, and yearling weight in cattle Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Schiermiester, L.N., Thallman, R.M., Kuehn, L.A., Kachman, S.D., Spangler, M.L. 2015. Estimation of breed-specific heterosis effects for birth, weaning, and yearling weight in cattle. Journal of Animal Science. 93(1):46-52. doi: 10.2527/jas.2014-8493.
Large effects on birth weight follow inheritance pattern consistent with gametic imprinting and X chromosome - (Proceedings)
Thallman, R.M., Dillon, J.A., Sanders, J.O., Herring, A.D., Riley, D.G. 2014. Large effects on birth weight follow inheritance pattern consistent with gametic imprinting and X chromosome. In: Proceedings of the 10th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production, August 17-22, 2014, Vancouver, BC, Canada. Paper No. 245. Available: https://asas.org/wcgalp-proceedings.
Is there a genetic solution to bovine respiratory disease complex? - (Proceedings)
Kuehn, L.A., Leach, R.J., McDaneld, T.G., Keele, J.W., Chitko-Mckown, C.G., Jones, S., Thallman, R.M. 2014. Is there a genetic solution to bovine respiratory disease complex? In: Proceedings of the 10th World Congress of Genetics Applied to Livestock Production, August 17-22, 2014, Vancouver, BC, Canada. Paper No. 106. https://asas.org/wcgalp-proceedings.
Effects of functional polymorphisms on beef carcass merit - (Abstract Only)
Utilization of sequence on relatives to improve analysis of individuals' low-coverage NGS data - (Abstract Only)
µ-Calpain, calpastatin, and growth hormone receptor genetic effects on preweaning performance, carcass quality traits, and residual variance of tenderness in Angus cattle selected to increase minor haplotype ... frequencies Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tait Jr, R.G., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., King, D.A., Casas, E., Thallman, R.M., Smith, T.P., Bennett, G.L. 2014. µ-Calpain, calpastatin, and growth hormone receptor genetic effects on preweaning performance, carcass quality traits, and residual variance of tenderness in Angus cattle selected to increase minor haplotype and allele frequencies. Journal of Animal Science. 92(2):456-466.
Comparison of molecular breeding values based on within- and across-breed training in beef cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kachman, S.D., Spangler, M.L., Bennett, G.L., Hanford, K.J., Kuehn, L.A., Snelling, W.M., Thallman, R.M., Saatchi, M., Garrick, D.J., Schnabel, R.D., Taylor, J.F., Pollak, E.J. 2013. Comparison of molecular breeding values based on within- and across-breed training in beef cattle. Genetics Selection Evolution. 45:30. 9 p. DOI: 10.1186/1297-9686-45-30.
A genome-wide association study identified CYP2J2 as a major gene controlling serum vitamin D in beef cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Casas, E., Leach, R.J., Reinhardt, T.A., Thallman, R.M., Lippolis, J.D., Bennett, G.L., Kuehn, L.A. 2013. A genome-wide association study identified CYP2J2 as a major gene controlling serum vitamin D in beef cattle. Journal of Animal Science. 91:3549-3556.
The change in differing leukocyte populations during vaccination to bovine respiratory disease and their correlations with lung scores, health records, and average daily gain - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Leach, R.J., Chitko-McKown, C.G., Bennett, G.L., Jones, S.A., Kachman, S.D., Keele, J.W., Leymaster, K.A., Thallman, R.M., Kuehn, L.A. 2013. The change in differing leukocyte populations during vaccination to bovine respiratory disease and their correlations with lung scores, health records, and average daily gain. Journal of Animal Science. 91(8):3564-3573.
Breed x sex effects on birth weight in Brahman-Simmental embryo transfer calves - (Abstract Only)
Genome wide association of white blood cell types during vaccination - (Abstract Only)
Prioritizing sequence polymorphisms for potential association with phenotype - (Abstract Only)
Snelling, W.M., Bennett, G.L., Thallman, R.M., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Kuehn, L.A., McDaneld, T.G., Kachman, S.D., Spangler, M.L., Koshinsky, H., Kalbfleisch, T.S., Pollak, E.J. 2013. Prioritizing sequence polymorphisms for potential association with phenotype [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 91(E-Supplement 2):74-75.
A genome-wide association study identified CYP2J2 as a major gene controlling serum Vitamin D status in beef cattle - (Abstract Only)
Casas, E., Leach, R.J., Reinhardt, T.A., Thallman, R.M., Lippolis, J.D., Bennett, G.L., Kuehn, L.A. 2013. A genome-wide association study identified CYP2J2 as a major gene controlling serum Vitamin D status in beef cattle. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. Vol.91(Supplement 2):62.Abstract No. 0185.
Development and applications of low-cost, high-throughput genotyping - (Abstract Only)
Thallman, R.M., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Curry, J.D., Fofanov, V.Y., Koshinsky, H. 2013. Development and applications of low-cost, high-throughput genotyping [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 91(Supplement 2):20. Abstract No. O063.
Estimation of genetic marker effects for CAPN1, CAST, and GHR on carcass quality traits in Angus cattle selected to increase minor marker frequencies - (Abstract Only)
Tait Jr, R.G., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., King, D.A., Casas, E., Thallman, R.M., Smith, T.P., Bennett, G.L. 2013. Estimation of genetic marker effects for CAPN1, CAST, and GHR on carcass quality traits in Angus cattle selected to increase minor marker frequencies [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 91(Supplement 2):62-63. Abstract No. O186.
Low density marker assays (LDMA) for high throughput, highly multiplexed detection, CNV, methylation, and expression assays - (Abstract Only)
Curry, J.D., Dier, P., Shin, M., Nguyen, J., Bulsara, N., Thallman, R.M., Fofanov, V.Y., Koshinsky, H. 2013. Low density marker assays (LDMA) for high throughput, highly multiplexed detection, CNV, methylation, and expression assays [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome XXI Conference. Poster Abstract No. P0090.
Low-cost genotyping by next generation sequencing: Next generation genotyping - (Abstract Only)
Curry, J.D., Snelling, W.M., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Dier, P., Shin, M., Nguyen, J., Bulsara, N., Thallman, R.M., Fofanov, V.Y., Koshinsky, H. 2013. Low-cost genotyping by next generation sequencing: Next generation genotyping [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome XXI Conference. Poster Abstract No. P0525.
Development of low-cost, high-throughput genotyping to complement SNP discovery by individual animal whole-genome sequencing - (Abstract Only)
Thallman, R.M., Snelling, W.M., Curry, J.D., Smith, T.P., Kalbfleisch, T.S., Kuehn, L.A., McDaneld, T.G., Bennett, G.L., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Fofanov, V.Y., Koshinsky, H., Pollak, E.J. 2013. Development of low-cost, high-throughput genotyping to complement SNP discovery by individual animal whole-genome sequencing [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome XXI Conference. Workshop Abstract No. W146.
The accuracies of DNA-based estimates of genetic merit derived from Angus or multibreed beef cattle training populations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Weber, K.L., Drake, D.J., Taylor, J.F., Garrick, D.J., Kuehn, L.A., Thallman, R.M., Schnabel, R.D., Snelling, W.M., Pollak, E.J., Van Eenennaam, A.L. 2012. The accuracies of DNA-based estimates of genetic merit derived from Angus or multibreed beef cattle training populations. Journal of Animal Science. 90(12):4191-4202.
Impact of Bos indicus genetics on the global beef industry - ()
Cundiff, L.V., Thallman, R.M., Kuehn, L.A. 2012. Impact of Bos indicus genetics on the global beef industry. The American Brahman Review. 3(4):49-52. Available: http://www.brahmanreview.com/view-issues.html.
Accuracy of genomic breeding values in multibreed beef cattle populations derived from deregressed breeding values and phenotypes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Weber, K.L., Thallman, R.M., Keele, J.W., Snelling, W.M., Bennett, G.L., Smith, T.P., McDaneld, T.G., Allan, M.F., Van Eenennaam, A.L., Kuehn, L.A. 2012. Accuracy of genomic breeding values in multibreed beef cattle populations derived from deregressed breeding values and phenotypes. Journal of Animal Science. 90(12):4177-4190.
Mean EPDs reported by different breeds - (Proceedings)
Kuehn, L.A., Thallman, R.M. 2012. Mean EPDs reported by different breeds. In: Proceedings of the Beef Improvement Federation 44th Annual Research Symposium & Meeting, April 18-21, 2012, Houston, Texas. p. 147-151.
Across-breed EPD tables for the year 2012 adjusted to breed differences for birth year of 2010 - (Proceedings)
Kuehn, L.A., Thallman, R.M. 2012. Across-breed EPD tables for the year 2012 adjusted to breed differences for birth year of 2010. In: Proceedings of the Beef Improvement Federation 44th Annual Research Symposium & Meeting, April 18-21, 2012, Houston, Texas. p. 152-177.
Fetal to maternal transplacental DNA transfer in female beef cattle - (Abstract Only)
Eborn, D.R., McDaneld, T.G., Thallman, R.M., Echternkamp, S.E. 2012. Fetal to maternal transplacental DNA transfer in female beef cattle [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 90 (Supplement 3):323 (Abstract #T199).
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
Genomics and the global beef cattle industry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pollak, E.J., Bennett, G.L., Snelling, W.M., Thallman, R.M., Kuehn, L.A. 2012. Genomics and the global beef cattle industry. Animal Production Science. 52:92-99.
Mass genotyping by sequencing technology - (Abstract Only)
Curry, J.D., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Shin, M., Liu, J.T., Bulsara, N., Dier, P., Thallman, R.M., Fofanov, V.Y., Koshinsky, H. 2012. Mass genotyping by sequencing technology. Plant & Animal Genome XX Conference, January 14-18, 2012, San Diego, California. Poster No. P0182.
How single nucleotide polymorphism chips will advance our knowledge of factors controlling puberty and aid in selecting replacement beef females - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Snelling, W.M., Cushman, R.A., Fortes, M., Reverter, A., Bennett, G.L., Keele, J.W., Kuehn, L.A., McDaneld, T.G., Thallman, R.M., Thomas, M.G. 2012. How single nucleotide polymorphism chips will advance our knowledge of factors controlling puberty and aid in selecting replacement beef females. Journal of Animal Science. 90:1152-1165.
Mean EPDs reported by different breeds - (Proceedings)
Kuehn, L.A., Thallman, R.M. 2011. Mean EPDs reported by different breeds. Proc., Beef Improvement Federation 43rd Research Symposium and Annual Meeting, Bozeman, MT. June 1-4, 2011. Pages 112-116.
Across-breed EPD tables for the year 2011 adjusted to breed differences for birth year of 2009 - (Proceedings)
Kuehn, L.A., Van Vleck, L.D., Thallman, R.M., Cundiff, L.V. 2011. Across-breed EPD tables for the year 2011 adjusted to breed differences for birth year of 2009. Proc., Beef Improvement Federation 43rd Research Symposium and Annual Meeting, Bozeman, MT. June 1-4, 2011. Pages 92-111.
Factors affecting pregnancy rate to estrous synchronization and fixed-time artificial insemination in beef cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Echternkamp, S.E., Thallman, R.M. 2011. Factors affecting pregnancy rate to estrous synchronization and fixed-time artificial insemination in beef cattle. Journal of Animal Science. 89(10):3060-3068.
Using ultrasonography to determine reproductive tract development in beef heifers - (Abstract Only)
Cushman, R.A., Kuehn, L.A., Thallman, R.M., Snelling, W.M., Freetly, H.C. 2011. Using ultrasonography to determine reproductive tract development in beef heifers [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 89 (E-Supplement 1):418-419 (Abstract #327).
Enhancing knowledge and technology adoption in a misunderstood discipline: The weight trait project - (Abstract Only)
Spangler, M.L., Pollak, E.J., Kachman, S.D., Hanford, K.J., Thallman, R.M., Bennett, G.L., Kuehn, L.A., Snelling, W.M. 2011. Enhancing knowledge and technology adoption in a misunderstood discipline: The weight trait project [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 89(E-Supplement 1):484. Abstract # 509.
Overview of genomic selection in small populations of beef cattle - (Abstract Only)
Bennett, G.L., Snelling, W.M., Thallman, R.M., Keele, J.W., Kuehn, L.A. 2011. Overview of genomic selection in small populations of beef cattle [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 89(E-Supplement 1):665. Abstract # 598.
Incorporating molecular breeding values with variable call rates into genetic evaluations - (Abstract Only)
Kachman, S.D., Bennett, G.L., Hanford, K.J., Kuehn, L.A., Pollak, E.J., Snelling, W.M., Spangler, M.L., Thallman, R.M. 2011. Incorporating molecular breeding values with variable call rates into genetic evaluations [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 89(E-Supplement 1):164. (Abstract # 34).
How SNP chips will advance our knowledge of factors controlling puberty and aid in selecting replacement females - (Abstract Only)
Snelling, W.M., Cushman, R.A., Bennett, G.L., Keele, J.W., Kuehn, L.A., Mcdaneld, T.G., Thallman, R.M., Thomas, M.G. 2011. How SNP chips will advance our knowledge of factors controlling puberty and aid in selecting replacement females [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 89(E-Supplement 1):494. Abstract # 534.
Partial-genome evaluation of postweaning feed intake and efficiency of crossbred beef cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
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., Rolfe, K.M. 2011. Partial-genome evaluation of postweaning feed intake and efficiency of crossbred beef cattle. Journal of Animal Science. 89:1731-1741.
Predicting breed composition using breed frequencies of 50,000 markers from the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center 2,000 bull project - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kuehn, L.A., Keele, J.W., Bennett, G.L., Mcdaneld, T.G., Smith, T.P., Snelling, W.M., Sonstegard, T.S., Thallman, R.M. 2011. 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. 89:1742-1750.
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.
Genomic selection in beef cattle: Training and validation in multibreed populations - (Abstract Only)
Weber, K., Bennett, G.L., Keele, J.W., Snelling, W.M., Thallman, R.M., Van Eenennaam, A., Kuehn, L.A. 2011. Genomic selection in beef cattle: Training and validation in multibreed populations [Abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome XIX Conference. Poster No. P514.
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.
Integration of DNA marker information into breeding value predictions - ()
Spangler, M.L., Kachman, S.D., Hanford, K.J., Thallman, M., Bennett, G., Snelling, W., Kuehn, L., Pollak, J. 2011. Integration of DNA marker information into breeding value predictions. Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports. MP94:11-12.
Mean EPDs Reported by Different Breeds - (Proceedings)
Kuehn, L.A., 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.
Across-Breed EPD Tables for the Year 2010 Adjusted to Breed Differences for Birth Year of 2008 - (Proceedings)
Kuehn, L.A., Van Vleck, L.D., Thallman, R.M., 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.
Predicting Breed Composition Using Breed Frequencies of 50,000 Markers from the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center 2,000 Bull Project - (Proceedings)
Kuehn, L.A., Keele, J.W., Bennett, G.L., McDaneld, T.G., Smith, T.P., Snelling, W.M., Sonstegard, T.S., 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.
Estimation Of The Proportion Of Variation Accounted For By DNA Tests. II: Phenotypic Variance - (Proceedings)
Thallman, R.M., Hanford, K.J., Kachman, S.D., Kuehn, L.A., Quaas, R.L., Tempelman, R.J., Fernando, R., Pollak, E.J. 2010. Estimation Of The Proportion Of Variation Accounted For By DNA Tests. II: Phenotypic Variance. Proceedings of the 9th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production, Leipzig, Germany. August 1-6, 2010. CD-ROM Communication No. 0918.
Estimation of the Proportion of Variation Accounted for by DNA Tests. I: Genetic Variance - (Proceedings)
Hanford, K.J., Thallman, R.M., Kachman, S.D., Kuehn, L.A., Quaas, R.L., Tempelman, R.J., Fernando, R.L., 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.
Genome-Wide Association Study of Growth in Crossbred Beef Cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Snelling, W.M., Allan, M.F., Keele, J.W., Kuehn, L.A., Mcdaneld, T.G., Smith, T.P., Sonstegard, T.S., Thallman, R.M., Bennett, G.L. 2010. Genome-Wide Association Study of Growth in Crossbred Beef Cattle. Journal of Animal Science. 88(3):837-848.
CHARACTERIZATION OF DGAT1 ALLELIC EFFECTS IN A SAMPLE OF NORTH AMERICAN HOLSTEIN CATTLE. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Barbosa Da Silva, M.V., Sonstegard, T.S., Thallman, R.M., Connor, E.E., Schnabel, R.D., Van Tassell, C.P. 2010. CHARACTERIZATION OF DGAT1 ALLELIC EFFECTS IN A SAMPLE OF NORTH AMERICAN HOLSTEIN CATTLE. Animal Biotechnology. 21(2):88-99.
Contribution of Genetic Influences to Animal-to-Animal Variation in Myoglobin Content and Beef Lean Color Stability - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Kuehn, L.A., Kemp, C.M., Rodriguez, A.B., Thallman, R.M., Wheeler, T.L. 2010. Contribution of Genetic Influences to Animal-to-Animal Variation in Myoglobin Content and Beef Lean Color Stability. Journal of Animal Science. 88:1160-1167.
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.
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.
Whole Genome Selection - ()
Thallman, R.M. 2009. Whole Genome Selection. University of California at Davis [Extension Fact Sheet]. Available: http://animalscience.ucdavis.edu/animalbiotech/Outreach/Whole_Genome_Selection.pdf
Validation and Estimation of Additive Genetic Variation Associated with DNA Tests for Quantitative Beef Cattle Traits - (Proceedings)
Van Eenennaam, A.L., Thallman, R.M., Quaas, R.L., Hanford, K., Pollak, E.J. 2009. Validation and Estimation of Additive Genetic Variation Associated with DNA Tests for Quantitative Beef Cattle Traits. Proceedings of the Association for the Advancement of Animal Breeding and Genetics 18:129-132.
Heritability Estimates of Beef Lean Color Stability - (Abstract Only)
King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Kuehn, L.A., Wheeler, T.L., Thallman, R.M. 2009. Heritability Estimates of Beef Lean Color Stability. Proceedings Reciprocal Meat Conference 61:92.
Estimation of the Proportion of Genetic Variation Accounted for by DNA Tests - (Proceedings)
Thallman, R.M., Hanford, K.J., Quaas, R.L., Kachman, S.D., Tempelman, R.J., Fernando, R., Kuehn, L.A., Pollak, E.J. 2009. Estimation of the Proportion of Genetic Variation Accounted for by DNA Tests. Proc., Beef Improvement Federation 41st Research Symposium and Annual Meeting, Sacramento, CA. April 29-May 3, 2009. pp. 184-209.
Proposed Strategy for Selection Against Recessive Genetic Defects Through a Combination of Inbreeding and DNA Markers - (Proceedings)
Thallman, R.M., Keele, J.W., Bennett, G.L. 2009. Proposed Strategy for Selection Against Recessive Genetic Defects Through a Combination of Inbreeding and DNA Markers. Proc., Beef Improvement Federation 41st Research Symposium and Annual Meeting, Sacramento, CA. April 29-May 4, 2009. pp. 137-144.
Across-Breed EPD Tables for the Year 2009 Adjusted to Breed Differences for Birth Year of 2007 - (Proceedings)
Kuehn, L.A., Van Vleck, L.D., Thallman, R.M., Cundiff, L.V. 2009. Across-Breed EPD Tables for the Year 2009 Adjusted to Breed Differences for Birth Year of 2007. Proc., Beef Improvement Federation 41st Research Symposium and Annual Meeting, Sacramento, CA. April 30-May 3, 2009. pp. 160-183.
Whole Genome Selection Project Involving 2,000 Industry AI Sires - (Abstract Only)
Thallman, R.M., Allan, M.F., Kuehn, L.A., Keele, J.W., Snelling, W.M., Bennett, G.L. 2009. Whole Genome Selection Project Involving 2,000 Industry AI Sires [abstract]. Beef Improvement Federation Program, Sacramento, California. April 30-May 3, 2009. Abstract C4.1, p. 26.
Mean EPDs Reported by Different Breeds - (Proceedings)
Kuehn, L.A., and Thallman, R.M. 2009. Mean EPDs Reported by Different Breeds. Beef Improvement Federation. Available: http://www.beefimprovement.org/PDFs/2009%20-%20USMARC.pdf
Whole Genome Analysis for Beef Tenderness - (Abstract Only)
Snelling, W.M., Smith, T.P., Shackelford, S.D., King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L., Kuehn, L.A., Thallman, R.M., Keele, J.W., Bennett, G.L. 2009. Whole Genome Analysis for Beef Tenderness [abstract]. Bovine Genome Consortium, Cold Spring Harbor, New York. May 9-11, 2009. Session 5 Poster Session, p. 30.
Genomic Heritability of Beef Cattle Growth - (Abstract Only)
Snelling, W.M., Kuehn, L.A., Thallman, R.M., Keele, J.W., Bennett, G.L. 2009. Genomic Heritability of Beef Cattle Growth [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 87(E-Suppl. 2):396. Abstract # W37.
Logistics for Working Together to Facilitate Genomic/Quantitative Genetic Prediction - (Proceedings)
Thallman, R.M., Pollak, J. 2009. Logistics for Working Together to Facilitate Genomic/Quantitative Genetic Prediction. Proc., Beef Improvement Federation 9th Genetic Prediction Workshop, Kansas City, MO. December 8-10, 2008. pp. 101-108.
Estimation of Current Breed Differences in Multibreed Genetic Evaluations Using Quantitative and Molecular Approaches - (Proceedings)
Kuehn, L.A., Keele, J.W., Thallman, R.M. 2009. Estimation of Current Breed Differences in Multibreed Genetic Evaluations Using Quantitative and Molecular Approaches. Proc., Beef Improvement Federation 9th Genetic Prediction Workshop, Kansas City, MO. December 8-10, 2008. pp. 49-60.
High-density SNP Scan of Production and Product Quality Traits in Beef Cattle - (Abstract Only)
Thallman, R.M., Snelling, W.M., Allan, M.F., Ferrell, C.L., Freetly, H.C., Jenkins, T.G., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., King, D.A., Kuehn, L.A., Keele, J.W., Bennett, G.L. 2009. High-density SNP Scan of Production and Product Quality Traits in Beef Cattle [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 87(E-Suppl. 2):532. Abstract #626.
Opportunities for embryo transfer in the age of DNA testing - (Proceedings)
Thallman, R.M. 2008. Opportunities for embryo transfer in the age of DNA testing. In: Proceedings of the 2008 Joint Convention of the American Embryo Transfer Association and the Canadian Embryo Transfer Association, October 16-18, 2008, Kansas City, MO. p. 40-45.
Confirmation of quantitative trait loci using a low-density single nucleotide polymorphism map for twinning and ovulation rate on bovine chromosome 5 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Allan, M.F., Kuehn, L.A., Cushman, R.A., Snelling, W.M., Echternkamp, S.E., Thallman, R.M. 2009. Confirmation of quantitative trait loci using a low-density single nucleotide polymorphism map for twinning and ovulation rate on bovine chromosome 5. Journal of Animal Science. 87(1):46-56.
Across-breed EPD tables for the year 2008 adjusted to breed differences for birth year of 2006 - (Proceedings)
Kuehn, L.A., Van Vleck, L.D., Thallman, R.M., Cundiff, L.V. 2008. Across-breed EPD tables for the year 2008 adjusted to breed differences for birth year of 2006. In: Proceedings of the Beef Improvement Federation 30th Research Symposium and Annual Meeting, June 30 to July 3, 2008, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. p. 53-74.
Mean EPDs reported by different breeds - (Proceedings)
Kuehn, L.A., Thallman, R.M. 2008. Mean EPDs reported by different breeds. In: Proceedings of the Beef Improvement Federation 40th Research Symposium and Annual Meeting, June 30 to July 3, 2008, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. p. 75-77.
Challenges and opportunities in variance component estimation for animal breeding - (Abstract Only)
Thallman, R.M. 2008. Challenges and opportunities in variance component estimation for animal breeding [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Canadian Society of Animal Science Kennedy Conference on Quantitative Genetics and Animal Breeding, the Charles R. Henderson Lectureship in Statistics & Animal Breeding, August 11-12, 2008, Guelph, Ontario, Canada. 2008 CDROM.
Experimental selection for calving ease and postnatal growth in seven cattle populations. II. Phenotypic differences - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bennett, G.L., Thallman, R.M., Snelling, W.M., Kuehn, L.A. 2008. Experimental selection for calving ease and postnatal growth in seven cattle populations. II. Phenotypic differences. Journal of Animal Science. 86(9):2103-2114.
Opportunities for collaborative phenotyping for disease resistance traits in a large beef cattle resource population - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thallman, R.M., Kuehn, L.A., Allan, M.F., Bennett, G.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2008. Opportunities for collaborative phenotyping for disease resistance traits in a large beef cattle resource population. Developments in Biologicals. 132:327-330.
Increased calf production in cattle selected for twin ovulations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Echternkamp, S.E., Thallman, R.M., Cushman, R.A., Allan, M.F., Gregory, K.E. 2007. Increased calf production in cattle selected for twin ovulations. Journal of Animal Science. 85(12):3239-3248.
Effects of ovulation rate and fetal number on fertility in twin-producing cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Echternkamp, S.E., Cushman, R.A., Allan, M.F., Thallman, R.M., Gregory, K.E. 2007. Effects of ovulation rate and fetal number on fertility in twin-producing cattle. Journal of Animal Science. 85(12):3228-3238.
Opportunities for collaborative phenotyping for disease resistance traits in a large beef cattle resource population - (Abstract Only)
Thallman, R.M., Koohmaraie, M. 2007. Opportunities for collaborative phenotyping for disease resistance traits in a large beef cattle resource population [Abstract]. International Symposium on Animal Genomics for Animal Health, October 23-25, 2007, Paris, France. Page 52, Poster No. PA-057.
Cattle breed evaluation at the U.S. Meat Animal Research Centre and implications for commercial beef farmers - (Proceedings)
Cundiff, L.V., Thallman, R.M., Van Vleck, L.D., Bennett, G.L., Morris, C.A. 2007. Cattle breed evaluation at the U.S. Meat Animal Research Centre and implications for commercial beef farmers. Proceedings New Zealand Society of Animal Production. 67:9-17.
Characterization of biological types of cattle (Cycle VII): Influence of postpartum interval and estrous cycle length on fertility - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cushman, R.A., Allan, M.F., Thallman, R.M., Cundiff, L.V. 2007. Characterization of biological types of cattle (Cycle VII): Influence of postpartum interval and estrous cycle length on fertility. Journal of Animal Science. 85(9):2156-2162.
Across-breed EPD tables for the year 2007 adjusted to breed differences for birth year of 2005 - (Proceedings)
Kuehn, L.A., Van Vleck, L.D., Thallman, R.M., Cundiff, L.V. 2007. Across-breed EPD tables for the year 2007 adjusted to breed differences for birth year of 2005. Beef Improvement Federation 39th Research Symposium and Annual Meeting, June 6-9, 2007, Fort Collins, CO. p. 74-92.
Mean EPDs reported by different breeds - (Proceedings)
Kuehn, L.A., Thallman, R.M. 2007. Mean EPDs reported by different breeds. Beef Improvement Federation 39th Research Symposium and Annual Meeting, June 6-9, 2007, Fort Collins, CO. p. 93-96.
Influence of breed on postpartum interval and estrous cycle length in beef cattle - (Abstract Only)
Cushman, R.A., Allan, M.F., Thallman, R.M., Cundiff, L.V. 2007. Influence of breed on postpartum interval and estrous cycle length in beef cattle [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 85 (Supplement 1):370. (Abstract #401)
Evaluating the Feasibility of Fitting Haplotype Effects as Random: Variance Component Estimation - (Abstract Only)
Kuehn, L.A., Thallman, R.M., Leymaster, K.A. 2007. Evaluating the feasibility of fitting haplotype effects as random: Variance component estimation [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 85(Supplement 1):669-670. Abstract #945.
Validation of Commercial DNA Tests for Beef Quality Traits - (Proceedings)
Dikeman, M.E., Van Eenennaam, A.L., Li, J., Thallman, R.M., Quaas, R.L., Gill, C., Franke, D.E., Thomas, M.G. 2007. Validation of commercial DNA tests for beef quality traits. In: Beef Cattle Research 2007. Report of Progress #978. Proceedings of the K-State Cattlemen's College, March 2, 2007, Manhattan, KS. p. 36-42.
Detection of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms Associated with Ultrasonic Backfat Depth in a Segregating Meishan x White Composite Population - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kuehn, L.A., Rohrer, G.A., Nonneman, D.J., Thallman, R.M., Leymaster, K.A. 2007. Detection of single nucleotide polymorphisms associated with ultrasonic backfat depth in a segregating Meishan x White Composite population. Journal of Animal Science. 85:1111-1119.
VALIDATION OF COMMERCIAL DNA TESTS FOR QUANTITATIVE BEEF QUALITY TRAITS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Van Eenennaam, A.L., Li, J., Thallman, R.M., Quaas, R.L., Dikeman, M.E., Gill, C., Franke, D.E., Thomas, M.G. 2007. Validation of commercial DNA tests for quantitative beef quality traits. Journal of Animal Science. 85:891-900.
Fine mapping of QTL for twinning and ovulation rate using low density SNP map in conjunction with microsatellite marker information in the USMARC twinning population - (Abstract Only)
Allan, M.F., Thallman, R.M., Cushman, R.A., Echternkamp, S.E., Kuehn, L.A., Snelling, W.M. 2007. Fine mapping of QTL for twinning and ovulation rate using low density SNP map in conjunction with microsatellite marker information in the USMARC twinning population [abstract]. Plant & Animal Genome XV Conference. Poster No. 521. p. 231.
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.
DETECTION OF SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE POLYMORPHISMS ON PORCINE CHROMOSOME 7 ASSOCIATED WITH ULTRASONIC BACKFAT IN A SEGREGATING MEISHAN X WHITE CROSS POPULATION USING A MODEL WITH POLYGENIC EFFECTS - (Abstract Only)
Kuehn, L.A., Rohrer, G.A., Nonneman, D.J., Thallman, R.M., Leymaster, K.A. 2006. Detection of single nucleotide polymorphisms on porcine chromosome 7 associated with ultrasonic backfat in a segregating Meishan x White Cross population using a model with polygenic effects. (Abstract) Animal Genetics International Conference Proceedings. p. 104. Abstract #E353.
PROPOSED STRATEGY FOR SELECTION AGAINST RECESSIVE GENETIC DEFECTS THROUGH A COMBINATION OF INBREEDING AND DNA MARKERS - (Proceedings)
Thallman, R.M., Keele, J.W., Bennett, G.L. 2006. Proposed strategy for selection against recessive genetic defects through a combination of inbreeding and DNA markers. Proceedings of the 8th World Congress of Genetics Applied in Livestock Production. CD-Rom Communication No. 03-08. Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
VALIDATION OF COMMERCIAL DNA TESTS FOR QUANTITATIVE BEEF TRAITS - (Proceedings)
Quaas, R.L., Li, J., Thallman, R.M., Van Eenennaam, A.L., Fernando, R.L., Gill, C. 2006. Validation of commercial DNA tests for quantitative beef traits. Proceedings of the 8th World Congress of Genetics Applied in Livestock Production. CD-ROM Communication No. 03-07. Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
EFFECTS OF SIRE LINE, SIRE, AND SEX ON PLASMA UREA NITROGEN, BODY WEIGHT, AND BACKFAT THICKNESS IN OFFSPRING OF DUROC AND LANDRACE BOARS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Klindt, J.M., Thallman, R.M., Wise, T.H. 2006. Effects of sire line, sire, and sex on plasma urea nitrogen, body weight, and backfat thickness in offspring of duroc and landrace boars. Journal of Animal Science. 84(6):1323-1330.
EVALUATION OF ASSOCIATIONS BETWEEN PRION HAPLOTYPES AND GROWTH, CARCASS, AND MEAT QUALITY TRAITS IN A DORSET X ROMANOV SHEEP POPULATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Isler, B.J., Freking, B.A., Thallman, R.M., Heaton, M.P., Leymaster, K.A. 2006. Evaluation of associations between prion haplotypes and growth, carcass, and meat quality traits in a Dorset x Romanov sheep population. Journal of Animal Science. 84:783-788.
A GENOME SCAN FOR LOCI AFFECTING PORK QUALITY IN A DUROC-LANDRACE F2 POPULATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rohrer, G.A., Thallman, R.M., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2005. A genome scan for loci affecting pork quality in a Duroc-Landrace F2 population. Animal Genetics. 37:17-27.
INCORPORATING MARKER ASSISTED SELECTION AND EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES (EPD) AS AN AID TO SELECTION - (Proceedings)
Thallman, R.M. 2005. Incorporating marker assisted selection and expected progeny differences (EPD) as an aid to selection. Proceedings of the 51st Annual TexasA&M University Beef Cattle Short Course, p. J-21/J-29.
EVALUATION OF OVULATION RATE AND OVARIAN PHENOTYPE IN PUBERAL HEIFERS FROM A CATTLE POPULATION SELECTED FOR INCREASED OVULATION RATE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cushman, R.A., Allan, M.F., Snowder, G.D., Thallman, R.M., Echternkamp, S.E. 2005. Evaluation of ovulation rate and ovarian phenotype in puberal heifers from a cattle population selected for increased ovulation rate. Journal of Animal Science. 83(8):1839-1844.
EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN FOR ESTIMATION OF BREED, HETEROSIS, AND QTL EFFECTS IN CATTLE - (Abstract Only)
Thallman, R.M., Cundiff, L.V., Bennett, G.L. 2005. Experimental design for estimation of breed, heterosis, and qtl effects in cattle [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science Supplement 83(1):104.
MARKER ASSISTED SELECTION AND COMBINATION EPDS - (Proceedings)
Thallman, R.M. 2005. Marker assisted selection and combination EPDS [proceedings]. Proceedings of Texas A&M University Beef Cattle Short Course, College Station, TX, August 2, 2005. 9 pp.
MOLECULAR APPROACHES TO GENETIC IMPROVEMENT - (Proceedings)
Thallman, R.M. 2003. Molecular approaches to genetic improvement [proceedings]. Genetic Prediction Conference Workshop, December 6, p. 5-15.
CARCASS MERIT PROJECT: DNA MARKER VALIDATION - (Proceedings)
Thallman, R.M., Moser, D.W., Dressler, E.W., Totir, R.L., Fernando, R.L., Kachman, S.D., Rumph, J.M., Dikeman, M.E., Pollak, J.E. 2005. Carcass merit project: DNA marker validation [proceedings]. Genetic Prediction Workshop Conference, December 6, 2003, p. 5-15.
EVALUATION OF OVULATION RATE AND OVARIAN PHENOTYPE IN PUBERAL HEIFERS FROM A CATTLE POPULATION SELECTED FOR MULTIPLE BIRTHS - (Abstract Only)
Cushman, R.A., Allan, M.F., Snowder, G.D., Thallman, R.M., Echternkamp, S.E. 2005. Evaluation of ovulation rate and ovarian phenotype in puberal heifers from a cattle population selected for multiple births [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 83 (Supplement 2):86-87.
HERITABILITY ESTIMATE FOR BILATERAL OVULATION IN HEIFERS - (Abstract Only)
Snowder, G.D., Cushman, R.A., Allan, M.F., Thallman, R.M., Echternkamp, S.E. 2005. Heritability estimate for bilateral ovulation in heifers [abstract]. Midwestern Section of the American Society of Animal Science 83(2):39.
EFFECTS OF PRION HAPLOTYPE ON GROWTH AND CARCASS TRAITS IN SHEEP - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Isler, B.J., Freking, B.A., Heaton, M.P., Thallman, R.M., Leymaster, K.A. 2005. Effects of prion haplotype on growth and carcass traits in sheep [abstract]. Midwestern Section of the American Society of Animal Science. 83(Suppl. 2):44-45
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.
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.
GENOME SCAN FOR LOCI AFFECTING PORK QUALITY IN A DUROC-LANDRACE F2 POPULATION - (Proceedings)
Rohrer, G.A., Thallman, R.M., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2004. Genome scan for loci affecting pork quality in a Duroc-Landrace F2 population. Proc., 29th Int. Conf. Anim. Genet. (ISAG) Toyko, Japan, 9/11-16/2004. Abstract F076. Pg 143.
INCLUDING GENETIC GROUPS FOR QTL EFFECTS IN MARKER ASSISTED SELECTION - (Abstract Only)
Hanford, K.J., Thallman, R.M., Kachman, S.D., Van Vleck, L.D. 2004. Including genetic groups for QTL effects in marker assisted selection [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science 82(Suppl. 1):414.
EXPECTATIONS FOR THE FUTURE OF DNA TESTING - ()
Thallman, R.M. 2004. Expectations for the future of dna testing [abstract]. Drover's Magazine. p. 6.
SPARSE INVERSE OF COVARIANCE MATRIX OF QTL EFFECTS WITH INCOMPLETE MARKER DATA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thallman, R.M., Hanford, K.J., Kachman, S.D., Van Vleck, L.D. 2004. Sparse inverse of covariance matrix of QTL effects with incomplete marker data. Statistical Applications in Genetics and Molecular Biology 3(1)Art. 30.
MEETING CONSUMER DEMANDS THROUGH GENETIC SELECTION: THE NCBA CARCASS MERIT PROJECT - (Proceedings)
Moser, D.W., Thallman, R.M., Pollak, E.J., Dikeman, M.E., Gill, C.A., Koontz, S.R., Holm, T.R., Dressler, E.W. 2004. Meeting consumer demands through genetic selection: the NCBA carcass merit project [proceedings]. Beef Improvement Federation Proceedings, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, May 25-28, pp. 42-44.
DNA TESTING AND MARKER ASSISTED SELECTION - (Proceedings)
Thallman, R.M. DNA testing and marker assisted selection [proceedings]. Beef Improvement Federation Proceedings, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, May 25-28, 2004, p. 20-25.
SELECTION: MARKER ASSISTED - ()
Thallman, R.M. 2004. Selection: Marker assisted [book chapter]. Encyclopedia of Animal Science, Marcel Dekker, New York, p. 781-783.
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.
USE OF MULTILOCUS ITERATIVE ALLELIC PEELING OF MARKER GENOTYPES FOR QUALITY CONTROL IN AN EXPERIMENTAL POPULATION DIVERGENTLY SEECTED FOR RESISTANCE TO GASTROINTESTINAL NEMATODES. - (Abstract Only)
EFFECTS OF SIRE LINE, SIRE, AND SEX ON PLASMA UREA NITROGEN (PUN), BODY WEIGHT, AND BACKFAT THICKNESS IN OFFSPRING OF DUROC AND LANDRACE BOARS AND HERITABILITIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
KLINDT, J.M., THALLMAN, R.M., YEN, J., WISE, T.H. EFFECTS OF SIRE LINE, SIRE, AND SEX ON PLASMA UREA NITROGEN (PUN), BODY WEIGHT, AND BACKFAT THICKNESS IN OFFSPRING OF DUROC AND LANDRACE BOARS AND HERITABILITIES. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE. 2003. v. 81(Suppl.2): Abstract p. 36.
A GENOME SCAN FOR GASTROINTESTINAL NEMATODE RESISTANCE IN CATTLE. - (Abstract Only)
Sonstegard, T.S., Gasbarre, L.C., Van Tassell, C.P., Thallman, R.M., Padilha, T. 2002. A genome scan for gastrointestinal nematode resistance in cattle [abstract]. Animal Genetics International Conference Proceedings.
MULTILOCUS ITERTAIVE ALLETIC PEELING OF MARKER GENOTYPES GENERATED FROM A LINEBRED ANGUS POPULATION DIVERGENTLY SELECTED FOR RESISTANCE TO GATROINTESTINAL NEMATODES. - (Abstract Only)
Van Tassell, C.P., Thallman, R.M., Sonstegard, T.S., Gasbarre, L.C., Padilha, T. 2002. Multilocus itertaive alletic peeling of marker genotypes generated from a linebred angus population divergently selected for resistance to gatrointestinal nematodes. International Conference on Animal Genetics.
GENOPROB: COMPUTATION OF GENOTYPE AND GRANDPARENTAL ORIGIN PROBABILITIES IN COMPLEX PEDIGREES WITH MISSING MARKER DATA - (Proceedings)
Thallman, R.M., Cooke, D.B., Bennett, G.L. 2002. Genoprob: Computation of genotype and grandparental origin probabilities in complex pedigrees with missing marker data. Proceedings of the 7th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production. CD-ROM Communication No. 28-09. Montpellier, France.
INCREASED TWINNING AND COW PRODUCTIVITY IN BEEF CATTLE SELECTED FOR OVULATION AND TWINNING RATE - (Proceedings)
ECHTERNKAMP, S.E., THALLMAN, R.M., KAPPES, S.M., GREGORY, K.E. INCREASED TWINNING AND COW PRODUCTIVITY IN BEEF CATTLE SELECTED FOR OVULATION AND TWINNING RATE. PROCEEDINGS OF 7TH WORLD CONGRESS OF GENETICS APPLIED IN LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION. 2002. SESSION 08, REPRODUCTION. CD-ROM COMMUNICATION NO. 08-12
REPRODUCTION AND MATERNAL PERFORMANCE OF ANGUS, HEREFORD, NORWEGIAN RED, SWEDISH RED AND WHITE, FRIESIAN, AND WAGYU SIRED F1 FEMALES - (Proceedings)
Cundiff, L.V., Thallman, R.M. Reproduction and maternal performance of Angus, Hereford, Norwegian Red, Swedish Red and White, Friesian, and Wagyu sired F1 females. Montpellier, France. 2002. CD-ROM Communication no. 02-29.
ALTERNATIVE PARADIGMS FOR GENETIC TESTING IN BEEF CATTLE BREEDING - (Proceedings)
Thallman, R.M. 2001. Alternative paradigms for genetic testing in beef cattle breeding. Proceedings NCR-199 Meeting. 13 pp. Ithaca, New York.
INITIAL RESULTS OF A GENOMIC SCAN FOR OVULATION RATE IN A CATTLE POPULATIONSELECTED FOR INCREASED TWINNING RATE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kappes, S.M., Bennett, G.L., Keele, J.W., Echternkamp, S.E., Gregory, K.E., Thallman, R.M. 2000. Initial results of a genomic scans for ovulation rate in a cattle population selected for increased twinning rate. Journal of Animal Science. 78(12):3053-3059.
PREDICTION OF OVULATION RATE IN CATTLE USING GENETIC MARKERS - (Abstract Only)
THE PROCESS AND USE OF FUNCTIONAL GENOMICS IN BEEF CATTLE: SO YOU HAVE A QTL, NOW WHAT? - (Abstract Only)
GERMPLASM EVALUATION IN BEEF CATTLE - CYCLE IV: POSTWEANING GROWTH AND PUBERTY OF HEIFERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
MAPPING BOVINE AND OVINE GENES WITH INTRONIC SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE POLYMORPHISMS - (Abstract Only)
POSTERIOR PROBABILITIES OF SCORING ERRORS IN GENETIC MARKER DATA - (Abstract Only)