Posters: Adaptation and Selection in Harsh Environments (Group 2)

Friday, August 22, 2014: 10:00 AM-10:30 AM
Posters (The Westin Bayshore)
Moderator:
Alessandra Stella
428
Genetic Correlation and Genome Wide Association Study of Pulmonary Arterial Pressure and Post Weaning Growth Traits in Angus Heifers from a High Altitude Breeding Program
Xi Zeng, Colorado State University, Department of Animal Sciences; Rebecca Cockrum, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Natalie F. Berge, Colorado State University, Department of Animal Sciences; Joe M. Neary, Colorado State University, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences; Franklyn B. Garry, Colorado State University, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences; Timothy N. Holt, Colorado State University, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences; Harvey D. Blackburn, USDA-ARS-National Animal Germplasm Program; Scott E. Speidel, Colorado State University, Department of Animal Sciences; Dorian J. Garrick, Iowa State University; Richard Mark Enns, Colorado State University, Department of Animal Sciences; Milton G. Thomas, Colorado State University, Department of Animal Sciences
429
Relationship of Endocrine Pathway SNP and Molecular Breeding Value with Milk Production in Heat Stressed Holstein Cows
Ana I Hernandez, Colorado State University; Pablo Luna, Instituto Tecnologico de Sonora; Gonzalo Rincon, Zoetis Inc.; Juan F Medrano, University of California; Richard Mark Enns, Colorado State University, Department of Animal Sciences; Milton G. Thomas, Colorado State University, Department of Animal Sciences
430
Genetic relationships between Pulmonary Arterial Pressure and Performance Traits in Colorado State University Beef Improvement Center Angus herd
Natalie F. Berge, Colorado State University, Department of Animal Sciences; Scott E. Speidel, Colorado State University, Department of Animal Sciences; Xi Zeng, Colorado State University, Department of Animal Sciences; Miranda M. Culbertson, Colorado State University, Department of Animal Sciences; Milton G. Thomas, Colorado State University, Department of Animal Sciences; Richard Mark Enns, Colorado State University, Department of Animal Sciences
431
Participatory definition of trait preferences for designing village breeding schemes for goats in harsh environments of Ethiopia
Tadelle Dessie, International Livestock Research Institute; Grum Gebreyesus, International Livestock Research Institute; Getnet Mekuriaw, Addis Ababa University; Tatek Woldu, Hohenhiem University; Temesgen Jembere, Haramaya University; Morris Agaba, Biosciences eastern and central Africa - International Livestock Research Institute Hub; Ally M Okeyo, International Livestock Research Institute
432
Different Measures of Efficiency and Their Phenotypic Relationship with Production Traits of Nigerian Indigenous and Large White Pigs in a Humid Tropical Environment
Everestus Akanno, Federal University of Technology; Victor Okoro, Federal University of Technology; Sylvester N. Ibe, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture; Oliver O. Emenalom, Federal University of Technology; Nnayere O. Aladi, Federal University of Technology; Edehe B. Etuk, Federal University of Technology; Uduak E. Ogundu, Federal University of Technology; James N. Okeudo, Federal University of Technology; Mercy O. Obike, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture; Halen O. Obikaonu, Federal University of Technology; Charles I. Okoli, Federal University of Technology