Publications for members of NCERA-199, 2007
* indicates committee collaboration
Achi, J. M., I. Misztal, and R. Rekaya. 2007. Modeling social competition assuming a single
dominant animal per pen.J. Anim. Sci. 84(Suppl. 1):133.
Aguilar, I., and I. Misztal. 2007. Recursive algorithm to compute inbreeding coefficients
assuming non-zero inbreeding of unknown parents. J. Dairy Sci. 90(Suppl. 1):156.
Allan, M. F., R. M. Thallman, R. A. Cushman, S. E. Echternkamp, S. N. White, L. A. Kuehn, E.
Casas, and T. P. L. Smith. 2007. Association of a single nucleotide polymorphism in SPP1 with
growth traits and twinning in a cattle population selected for twinning rate. J. Anim. Sci. 85:341347.
Al-Seaf, A., J. F. Keown, and L. D. Van Vleck. 2007. Estimates of correlations among yield
traits and somatic cell score with different models to adjust for bovine somatotropin effects on
dairy cows. Genetics and Molecular Research 6:67-78.
Al-Seaf, A., J. F. Keown, and L. D. Van Vleck. 2007. Genetic parameters for yield traits of cows
treated or not treated with bovine somatotropin. J. Dairy Sci. 90:501-506. J. Series # 15023.
Al-Seaf, A., J. F. Keown, and L. D. Van Vleck. 2007. Impact of bovine somatotropin on ranking
for genetic value of dairy sires for milk yield traits and somatic cell score. Genetics and
Molecular Research 6:79-93. J. Series # 15152.
*American International Charolais Association. 2007. North American Charolais Cattle
Evaluation. Summer/Fall ed. American-International Charolais Association, Kansas City, MO.
Available: http://www.charolaisusa.com/TM/tabID__3716/tailored.aspx
*American International Charolais Association. 2007. North American Charolais Cattle
Evaluation. Winter/Spring ed. American-International Charolais Association, Kansas City, MO.
*American International Charolais Association. 2006. North American Charolais Cattle
Evaluation. Summer/Fall ed. American-International Charolais Association, Kansas City, MO.
*American International Charolais Association. 2006. North American Charolais Cattle
Evaluation. Winter/Spring ed. American-International Charolais Association, Kansas City, MO.
Andersen, K. J., and L. R. Hyde. 2007. VQ 2 demonstrates Limousin, Lim-Flex carcass merit.
Bottom Line. Fall:5-6.
Arnett, A.M., J. M. Bormann, M. E. Dikeman, and D. W. Moser. 2007. Evaluation of the
relationship between scrotal circumference and ultrasound intramuscular fat
measurements in Angus cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 85(Suppl. 1):191(Abstr.).
*Beckman, D.W., R.M. Enns, S.E. Speidel, B.W. Brigham and D.J. Garrick. 2007. Maternal
effects on docility in Limousin cattle. Journal of Animal Science, 85: doi:10.2527/jas.2006-450
Beckman, D.W. and D.J. Garrick. 2007. Heterogeneous variance of docility scores in Limousin
cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 58 (Suppl. 2):11-14.
Blair, H.T. and D.J. Garrick. 2007. Application of new technologies in sheep breeding. New
Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research, 50:85-98.
Bobe, G., J.A. Minick Bormann, G.L. Lindberg, A.E. Freeman and D.C. Beitz. 2007. Short
communication: Estimates of genetic variation of milk fatty acids in U.S. Holstein cows.
J. Dairy Sci. Accepted Nov. 4, 2007.
Bohmanova, J., I. Misztal and J. Cole. 2007. Comparison of seven temperature humidity indices
as indicators of milk production losses due to heat stress in semi-arid and humid climates. J.
Dairy Sci. 90:1947-1956.
Bohmanova, J., I. Misztal, S. Tsuruta, H.D. Norman, and T.J. Lawlor. 2006. Heat Stress as a
Factor in Genotype x Environment Interaction in U.S. Holsteins. J. Dairy Science. (Accepted)
Bolsen, J.W., J. Minick Bormann, D.W. Moser, and T.T. Marston. 2006. Relationship between
sire tenderness EPD and progeny carcass performance. J. Anim. Sci. 84(Suppl. 1): 166(Abstr.).
Borm, A. C.T. Gaskins and L. Fox. 2006. Effects of Prepartum Intramammary Antibiotic
Therapy on Udder Health, Milk Production, and Reproductive Performance in Dairy Heifers
Manuscript Number: J. Dairy Sci. 89:2090-2098.
Bormann, J.M. 2007. Tools available to aid selection for fertility. Beef Tips Newsletter, March
2007: 2.
*Bormann, J.M., L.R. Totir, S.D. Kachman, R.L. Fernando, and D.E. Wilson. 2006. Pregnancy
rate and first service conception rate in Angus heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 84:2022-2025.
Bryant, J.R., N. Lopez-Villalobos, J.E. Pryce, C.W. Holmes, D.L. Johnson and D.J. Garrick.
2007. Environmental sensitivity in New Zealand Dairy Cattle. Journal of Dairy Science,
90:1538-1547.
Bryant, J.R., N. Lopez-Villalobos, J.E. Pryce, C.W. Holmes, D.L. Johnson and D.J. Garrick.
2007. Short Communication: Effect of Environment on the expression of Breed and Heterosis
Effects for Production Traits. Journal of Dairy Science, 90:1548-1553.
*Bullock, K. D., D. R. Strohbehn, R. L. Weaber, E. J. Pollak, D. J. Garrick, J. K. Bertrand, D. W.
Moser, and J. M. Reecy. 2006. From research to application: a model for educating beef
producers in animal breeding technologies. In Proccedings: 8th World Congress on Genetics
Applied to Livestock Production, August 13-18, 2006, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil. Accessed on
February 23, 2007 from: http://www.wcgalp8.org.br/wcgalp8/articles/paper/34_601-850.pdf
Cardoso FF, Rosa GJM, Tempelman RJ Accounting for outliers and heteroskedasticity in
multibreed genetic evaluations of postweaning gain of Nelore-Hereford cattle JOURNAL OF
ANIMAL SCIENCE 85 (4): 909-918 APR 2007
*Chen, C. Y., R. K. Johnson, S. D. Kachman, and L. D. Van Vleck. 2007. Effects of competition
on expected response to selection for ADG. J. Anim. Sci. 85(Suppl.1)134. (Abstract)
*Chen, C. Y., R. K. Johnson, S. Newman, S. D. Kachman, and L. D. Van Vleck. 2007.
Estimation of genetic parameters for average daily gain using models with competition effects. J.
Anim. Sci., Submitted
Chen, C. Y., R. K. Johnson, S. Newman, and L. D. Van Vleck. 2007. A general review of
genetic competition effects with an emphasis on swine breeding. Genetics and Molecular
Research . In press
*Chen, C. Y., S. D. Kachman, R. K. Johnson, and L. D. Van Vleck. 2007. Estimation of genetic
parameters in selected lines of swine using models with competition effects. J. Anim. Sci.
85(Suppl.1):15. (Abstract)
Christopher, J.A., T.T. Marston, J.M. Bormann, R.M. Breiner, and D.A. Llewellyn. 2006.
Comparison of feed effieciency rankings of beef heifer calves fed low and high energy
diets. J. Anim. Sci. 84(Suppl. 2):104(Abstr.).
Chung, Hoyoung, Bonghwan Choi, Gilwon Jang, Kyungtai Lee, Hyunju Kim, Sungho Yoon,
Seokki Im, Michael Davis, and Harold Hines. 2007. Effects of variants in the ovine skeletalmuscle specific calpain gene on body weight. J. Appl. Genet. 48(1): 63-68.
Chung, H. Y., H. J. Park, M. E. Davis, and H. C. Hines. 2007. Assignment of the ovine calpain
regulatory subunit gene to ovine chromosome 14. J. Anim. Breed. Genet. (submitted).
Chung, H. Y., H. J. Park, S. H. Yoon, M. K. Back, B. H. Choi, G. W. Jang, K. T. Lee, S. K. Im,
M. E. Davis, and H. C. Hines. 2007. Haplotype analysis of the ovine calpain regulatory subunit
gene on weight traits. Asian-Australasian J. Anim. Sci. (submitted).
Creason, F. E., W. H. Kolath, M. S. Kerley and R. L. Weaber. 2007. Relationship of Measures of
Disposition and Feed Intake and Growth Performance of Steers. J. Anim. Sci. 85(Suppl. 2):1
(Abstr.)
Creason, F. E. and R. L. Weaber. 2007. Correlation of Measures of Disposition with Gain
Performance of Steers. J. Anim. Sci. 85(Suppl. 2):70. (Abstr.)
*Cundiff, L. V., R. M. Thallman, L. D. Van Vleck, G. L. Bennett, and C. A. Morris. 2007. Cattle
breed evaluation at the U.S. Meat Animal Research Centre and implications for commercial beef
farmers. Proc. New Zealand Soc. Anim. Prod., 67:9-17.Wanaka, NZ..
*Da Silva, L. O. Campos, J. C. Souza, A. Gondo, C. H. M. Malhado, J. A. Freitas, I. W. Santos,
J. R. B. Sereno, R. Weaber, L. D. Van Vleck, and W. R. Lamberson. 2007. Genetic parameters
for weaning weight by age of dam for Brazilian Nellore. J. Anim. Sci. 85(Suppl.1):258-259.
*DeGroot, B. J., J. F. Keown, L. D. Van Vleck, and S. D. Kachman. 2007. Estimates of genetic
parameters for Holstein cows for test day yield traits with random regression cubic spline model.
Genetics and Molecular Research 6(2):334-344.
De Souza, J. C., L. T. Campos, J. A. de Freitas, R. L. Weaber, and W. R. Lamberson. 2007.
Evaluation of Growth Traits of Brazilian Herefords using Multivariate Analysis. . J. Anim. Sci.
85(Suppl. 1):17. (Abstr.)
*De Souza, J. C, L. O. C. da Silva, A. Gondo, C. H. M. Malhado, J. A. de Freitas, I. W. dos
Santos, J. R. B. Sereno, R. L. Weaber, L. D. Van Vleck, and W. R. Lamberson. 2007. Genetic
parameters for weaning weight by age of dam for Brazilian Nellore. . J. Anim. Sci. 85(Suppl.
1):258(Abstr.)
De Souza, J. C., L. O. C. da Silva, A. Gondo, J. A. de Freitas, C. H. M. Malhado, P. B F. Filho, J.
R. B. Sereno, R. L. Weaber, and W. R. Lamberson. 2007. Estimates of genetic parameters and
genetic trends to Nellore cattle in Sao Paulo State, Brazil. J. Anim. Sci. 85(Suppl. 2):59. (Abstr.)
Dorton, K. L., T. E. Engle, R. M. Enns, and J. J. Wagner. 2007. Effects of trace mineral
supplementation, source, and growth implants on immune response of growing and finishing
feedlot steers. Prof. Anim. Sci. 23(1): 29-35.
Echternkamp, S. E., R. A. Cushman, M. F. Allan, R. M. Thallman, and K. E. Gregory. 2007.
Effects of ovulation rate and fetal number on fertility in twin-producing cattle. J. Anim Sci.
85:3228-3238.
Echternkamp, S. E., R. M. Thallman, R. A. Cushman, M. F. Allan, and K. E. Gregory. 2007.
Increased calf production in cattle selected for twin ovulations and births. J. Anim Sci. 85:32393248.
Elzo, M. A. 2007. Genetic evaluation in multibreed populations. Rev. Col. Cienc. Pec. 20:504507.
Elzo, M. A. 2006. Genetic evaluation of animals in multibreed cattle populations using linear
models. Latin-Amer. Arch. Anim. Prod. 14:154-160.
Elzo, M. A., G. R. Hansen, J. G. Wasdin, J. D. Driver, and J. L. Jones. 2007. Evaluation of postweaning phenotypic residual feed intake in an Angus-Brahman multibreed herd of beef cattle. J.
Anim. Sci.85(Suppl.1):475.
Fulwider, W.K., T. Grandin, D.J. Garrick, T.E. Engle, W.D. Lamm, N.L. Dalsted and B.E.
Rollin. 2007. Influence of free-stall base on tarsal joint lesions and hygiene in dairy cows.
Journal of Dairy Science, 90:3559-3566.
Garcia, M. D., J. J. Michal, C. T. Gaskins, J. J. Reeves, T. L. Ott,, Y. Liu and Z. Jiang. 2006.
Significant association of the calpastatin gene with fertility and longevity in dairy cattle. Anim.
Genet. 37(3):304-305.
Garrick, D.J., B.W. Brigham, S.E. Speidel. 2007. Iterative solution of linear equations from
national beef cattle evaluation. J. Anim. Sci. 58 (Suppl. 2):89-92.
Geha, M., J. F. Keown, and L. D. Van Vleck. 2007. Statistical analysis of the effect of bovine
somatotropin on reproduction and calving ease in commercial Holstein herds. J. Dairy Sci.
90(Suppl.1):3074-3075. (Abstract)
*Huang, C., S. Tsuruta, J. K. Bertrand, I. Misztal, T. J. Lawlor, and J. S. Clay. 2007.
Environmental Effects on Conception Rate of Holsteins in New York and Georgia. J. Dairy Sci.
(Accepted)
Huang, W., H. C. Hines, K. M. Irvin, K. Lee, and M. E. Davis. 2007. Estimation of genetic
trends in insulin-like growth factor-I concentration and correlated responses in growth traits in
lines of Angus beef cattle divergently selected for serum insulin-like growth factor-I
concentration. J. Anim. Sci. (submitted).
Huang, W., K. Lee, H. C. Hines, K. M. Irvin, and M. E. Davis. 2007. Detection of single
nucleotide polymorphisms in bovine somatostatin and somatostatin receptor 2 genes in lines of
Angus cattle divergently selected for serum insulin-like growth factor-I concentration. AsianAustralasian J. Anim. Sci. (submitted).
Hyde, L. R. 2006. Beef Improvement Federation to meet in Mississippi. Bottom Line. Spring:14.
Hyde, L. R. 2006. Resolve to help yourself, the breed this new year. Limousin World.
January:100-101.
Hyde, L. R. 2007. Understanding registration classifications. Limousin World. April:110-111.
Hyde, L. R., and K. J. Andersen. 2006. Consider many things when selecting bulls. Bottom Line.
Spring:5-7.
Hyde, L. R., and K. J. Andersen. 2007. Visions Quest knocks cents into $MTI. Bottom Line.
Summer:1,5.
Hyde, L. R., and B. A. Parker. 2007. Don’t keep maternal efficiency a secret. Limousin World.
May:72.
Hyde, L. R., M. A. Zilk, and J. K. Kusma. 2007. Using the Limousin Inventory Management
System. Limousin World. September:156-157.
*Kachman, S. D. and L.D. Van Vleck. 2007. Technical Note: Calculation of standard errors of
estimates of genetic parameters with the multiple-trait derivative-free restricted maximal
likelihood programs. J. Anim Sci. 85:2375-2381.
Kelley, A.L., K.C. Davis, P.G. Hatfield, R.W. Kott, J.M. Dafoe, and J.M. Rumph. 2007. The
effects of safflower and vitamin E on the feedlot performance of rams divergently selected for
lambing rate. J. Anim. Sci. 85(Suppl. 2).
Koonawootrittriron, S., M. A. Elzo, and T. Suwanasopee. 2007. Characterization of a negative
halothane gene comercial multibreed swine population for growth and conformation traits in
tropical western Thailand. J. Anim. Sci.85(Suppl.1):57.
Koonawootrittriron, S., M. A. Elzo, and T. Tongprapi. 2007. Genetic trends for dairy traits in
the Holstein x Other multibreed dairy cattle population in tropical central Thailand. J. Anim.
Sci.85(Suppl.1):19.
Kuehn, L. A., G. A. Rohrer, D. J. Nonneman, R. M. Thallman, and K. A. Leymaster. 2007.
Detection of single nucleotide polymorphisms associated with ultrasonic backfat depth in a
segregating Meishan x White Composite population. J. Anim. Sci. 2007. 85:1111-1119.
Lancaster, P. A., G. E. Carstens, M. E. Davis, T. H. Welsh, Jr., D. W. Forrest, R. D. Randel, and
T. D. A. Forbes. 2006. Effects of divergent selection for serum IGF-I on growth, feed efficiency
and carcass traits in Angus bulls and heifers. Beef Cattle Research in Texas Report, pp. 81-86.
Lancaster, P. A., G. E. Carstens, J. J. Michal, K. M. Brennan, K. A. Johnson, L. J. Slay, L. O.
Tedeschi, and M.E. Davis. 2007. Relationships between hepatic mitochondrial function and
residual feed intake in growing beef calves. 2nd International Symposium on Energy and Protein
Metabolism.
*Legarra, A., J. K. Bertrand, T. Strabel, R. L. Sapp, J. P. Sanchez, and I. Misztal. 2007. Multibreed genetic evaluation in a Gelbvieh population. J. Anim. Breed. Genet. 124:286-295.
Legarra, A., and I. Misztal. 2007. Computing strategies in genome-wide selection. J. Dairy Sci.
(In Print)
Maricle, E. A., J. C. De Souza, L. O. C. de Silva, A. Gondo, R. L. Weaber, and W. R.
Lamberson. 2007. Genotype by environment interactions estimated by using reaction norms in
Brazilian Nellore cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 85(Suppl. 1): 190. (Abstr.)
Márquez, G.C. and D.J. Garrick. 2007. Selection intensities, generation intervals and population
structure of Red Angus cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 58 (Suppl. 2):55-59.
*McAllister, C.M., D.D. Kress, K.C. Davis, D.C. Anderson, R.M. Enns, D.L. Boss, and J.M.
Rumph. 2007. Estimation of heterotic effects on heifer pregnancy in beef cattle. J. Anim. Sci.
85(Suppl. 2).
Mesa, H., T. J. Safranski, K. M. Cammack, R. L. Weaber, and W.R. Lamberson. 2006. Survival
at Farrowing in Swine and the Relation to Birth and Placental Weight. J. Anim. Sci. 84:32-40.
Michal, J.J, Z.W. Zhang, C. T. Gaskins and Z. Jiang. 2006. The bovine fatty acid binding
protein 4 gene is significantly associated with marbling and subcutaneous fat depth in Wagyu x
Limousin F2 crosses. Anim. Genet. 37:400-402.
*NALF. 2006. International Limousin Genetic Evaluation Manual. Fall ed. North American
Limousin Foundation, Englewood, CO. Available: http://www.nalf.org/programs/programs.html.
*NALF. 2006. International Limousin Genetic Evaluation Manual. Spring ed. North American
Limousin Foundation, Englewood, CO.
*NALF. 2007. International Limousin Genetic Evaluation Manual. Fall ed. North American
Limousin Foundation, Englewood, CO. Available: http://www.nalf.org/programs/programs.html.
*NALF. 2007. International Limousin Genetic Evaluation Manual. Spring ed. North American
Limousin Foundation, Englewood, CO.
O'Fallon, J.V., J.R. Busboom, M. L. Nelson, and C.T. Gaskins. 2007. A direct method for fatty
acid methyl ester (FAME) synthesis: Application to wet meat tissues, oils and feedstuffs. J.
Anim Sci. 85:1511-1521.
Patterson, D. J., R. L. Weaber, M. F. Smith, D. C. Busch and J. L. Parcell. 2006. The Missouri
Show-Me-Select(tm) Replacement Heifer Program. J. Anim. Sci. 84(Suppl. 1):187. (Abstr.)
Pribyl, J., H. Krejcova, J. Pribylova, I. Misztal, J. Bohmanova, and M. Stipkova. 2007.
Trajectory of body weight of performance tested dual-purpose bulls. Czech J. Anim.Sci. 52: 315324.
Reuter, R. R., J. A. Carroll, J. W. Dailey, C.C. Chase, Jr., S.W. Coleman, D.G. Riley, D.E.
Spiers, R. L. Weaber, and M. L. Galyean. 2007. Development of an automatic, indwelling rectal
temperature probe for cattle research. J. Anim. Sci. 85(Suppl. 2): 12. (Abstr.)
Reyes, A. de los, M. A. Elzo, V. M. Roso, R. Carvalheiro, L. A. Fries, and J. L. Ferreira. 2007.
Animal model analyses of additive and non-additive genetic effects for 205-day weight in a
Nellore x Hereford multibreed population in Brazil. J. Anim. Sci.85(Suppl.1):475.
Rhone, J. A., S. Koonawootrittriron, and M. A. Elzo. 2007. Factors affecting bacterial score and
bulk tank somatic cell count of dairy farms in the central region of Thailand. J. Anim.
Sci.85(Suppl.1):639.
Rhone, J. A., S. Koonawootrittriron, and M. A. Elzo. 2007. Factors affecting milk yield, milk
fat, bacterial score, and bulk tank somatic cell count of dairy farms in the central region of
Thailand. Trop. Anim. Health Prod. DOI: 10.1007/s11250-007-9074-5.
Rhone, J. A., S. Koonawootrittriron, and M. A. Elzo. 2007. Factors affecting milk yield and
milk fat of dairy farms located in the central region of Thailand. J. Anim. Sci.85(Suppl.2):33.
Rhone, J. A., R. Ward, A. De Vries, S. Koonawootrittriron, and M. A. Elzo. 2007. Comparison
of two milk pricing systems and their effect on milk price and milk revenue of dairy farms in the
Central region of Thailand. Trop. Anim. Health Prod. (In press).
Ribeiro, F. R. B., G. E. Carstens, P. A. Lancaster, L. O. Tedeschi, and M.E. Davis. 2007.
Relationships of feed efficiency with carcass and non-carcass tissue composition in Angus bulls
and heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 85 (Suppl. 1):455.
Ribeiro, F. R. B., G. E. Carstens, P. A. Lancaster, L. O. Tedeschi, and M.E. Davis. 2007.
Relationships between feed efficiency, carcass and ultrasound traits in Angus beef cattle
divergently selected for serum IGF-I concentration. J. Anim. Sci. 85 (Suppl. 1):550.
Ríos-Utrera, A., G. Martínez-Velázquez, S. Tsuruta, J.K. Bertrand, V.E. Vega-Murillo, and M.
Montaño-Bermúdez. 2007. Estimates of genetic parameters for growth traits of Mexican
Charolais cattle. Tec. Pecu. Mex. 45(2):121-130.
Rolf, M. M., D. W. Moser, and L. R. Hyde. 2006. Significance of cytoplasmic origin on body
composition in Limousin cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 84 (Suppl. 1):447.
Rumph, J.M., D.D. Kress, K.C. Davis, D.C. Anderson, and D.L. Boss. 2007. Genetic analsysi
of rebreeding to produce a calf at three years of age in the Montana Line 4 Hereford herd. J.
Anim. Sci. 85(Suppl. 2).
*Rumph, J.M., D.D. Kress, K.C. Davis, D.C. Anderson, R.M. Enns, C.M. McAllister, and D.L.
Boss. 2007. Genetic analysis of rebreeding to produce a calf at three years of age in beef cows.
J. Anim. Sci. 85(Suppl. 1).
*Rumph, J.M., W.R. Shafer, D.H. Crews, Jr. , R.M. Enns, R.J. Lipsey, R.L. Quaas, and E.J.
Pollak. 2007. Genetic evaluation of beef carcass data using different end point adjustments. J.
Animal Sci. 85:1120-1125.
*Rumph, J. M., W. R. Shafer, D.H. Crews, Jr., R.M. Enns, R.J. Lipsey, R.L. Quaas, and E.J.
Pollak. 2007. Genetic evaluation of beef carcass data using different endpoint adjustments. Proc.
Research Symposium and Annual Meeting, Beef Improvement Federation. Fort Collins, CO. 6-9
June.
*Rumph, J.M., W.R. Shafer, D.H. Crews, Jr., R.M. Enns, R.J. Lipsey, R.L. Quaas, and E.J.
Pollak. 2007. Should we change our carcass end points? Proceedings for the 39th Annual
Research Symposium and Annual Meeting of the Beef Improvement Federation. Fort Collins,
Colorado.
Rumph, J.M., W.R. Shafer, and R.J. Lipsey. 2007. Evaluation of carcass EPD using single- vs.
multi-trait analyses. J. Anim. Sci. 85(Suppl. 2).
*Sanchez, J. P., I. Misztal, I. Aguilar, and J. K. Bertrand. 2007. Comparison of two methods for
computing approximated accuracies for growth traits in random regression models. J. Anim. Sci.
84(Suppl. 1):157.
*Sánchez, J. P., I. Misztal, I. Aguilar, and J. K. Bertrand. 2007. Genetic evaluation of growth in a
multibreed beef cattle population using random regression linear spline models. J. Anim. Sci. 85,
Suppl. 1. p.189.
*Sanchez, J. P., I. Misztal, I. Aguilar, and J. K. Bertrand. 2007. Genetic evaluation of growth in a
multibreed beef cattle population using random regression linear spline models. J. Anim. Sci.
84(Suppl. 1):116.
*Sanchez, J.P. I. Misztal, and J.K. Bertrand. 2007. Comparison of two methods for computing
approximated accuracies for growth traits in random regression models. J. Anim. Sci. 85,
Suppl. 1. p. 375.
Sapp, R.L., R. Rekaya, W.Zhang, and J.K. Bertrand. 2006. Use of phenotypic information to
ascertain paternity. J. Anim. Sci. 84, Suppl. 1. p. 97.
Sapp, R.L., R. Rekaya, and J.K. Bertrand. 2006. Ascertaining paternity using phenotypic and
molecular information. J. Anim. Sci. 84, Suppl. 1. p. 97-98.
Sapp, R.L., W. Zhang, J.K. Bertrand, and R. Rekaya. 2007. Genetic evaluation in the presence
of uncertain additive relationships: I. Use of phenotypic information to ascertain paternity. J.
Anim. Sci. 85:2391-2400.
*Shafer, W. R., R. M. Bourdon, and R. M. Enns. Simulation of cow-calf production with and
without realistic levels of variability. J. Anim. Sci. 2007. 85: 332-343.
Shirley, K.L. and D. J. Garrick. 2007. Factors determining prices of yearling Angus bulls. J.
Anim. Sci. 58 (Suppl. 2):101-104.
Snellgrove, L., T. A. Hoagland, G. W. Kazmer, M. E. Davis, D. Schrieber, and S. A. Zinn. 2007.
Follicle numbers on the ovaries of cows selected for high and low IGF. J. Anim. Sci. 85 (Suppl.
1):530.
*Snowder, G. D., L. D. Van Vleck, L. V. Cundiff, and G. L. Bennett. 2006. Genetic parameters
for respiratory disease in feedlot beef cattle. In: Editors, Proc., 8th World Cong. Gen. Appl. to
Livestock Prod. CD-ROM communication n° 15-14. Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil. Aug. 13-18,
2006.
*Snowder, G. D., L. D. Van Vleck, L. V. Cundiff, G. L. Bennett, M. Koohmarie, and M. E.
Dikeman. 2007. Bovine respiratory disease in feedlot cattle: Phenotypic, environmental and
genetic correlations with growth, carcass, and longissimus muscle palability traits. J. Anim. Sci.
85:1885-1892.
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