Breeding and Genetics II

Wednesday, March 19, 2014: 9:00 AM-12:30 PM
306-307 (Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center)
Chair:
Catherine W. Ernst
9:00 AM
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Validation of the Effects of a SNP on SSC4 Associated with Viral Load and Weight Gain in Piglets Experimentally Infected with PRRS virus
Andrew Hess, Iowa State University; Nicholas Boddicker, Genesus; Raymond R.R. Rowland, Kansas State University; Joan K. Lunney, USDA, ARS, BARC, APDL; Jack C. M. Dekkers, Iowa State University
9:15 AM
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Identification of Genomic Regions Associated With Sow Lactation Performance in Yorkshire Pigs
Dinesh M Thekkoot, Iowa State University; Robert A. Kemp, Genesus Inc; Max F. Rothschild, Iowa State University; Graham Plastow, University of Alberta; Jack C. M. Dekkers, Iowa State University
9:30 AM
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Meta-analysis genome-wide association of pork quality traits: ultimate pH and shear force
Yeni Liliana Bernal Rubio, Michigan State University; José Luis Gualdrón Duarte, Department of Animal Science, University of Buenos Aires; Ronald O. Bates, Michigan State University; Catherine W. Ernst, Michigan State University; Dan Nonneman, USDA/ARS; Gary A. Rohrer, USDA/ARS; Andy King, USDA/ARS; Steven D. Shackelford, USDA/ARS; Tommy L. Wheeler, USDA/ARS; Rodolfo J.C. Cantet, Department of Animal Science, University of Buenos Aires; Juan P. Steibel, Michigan State University
9:45 AM
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AVPR1A alleles are pleiotropic sources of variation in age at puberty and reproductive longevity in sows
Melanie D. Trenhaile, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Katherine L. Lucot, University of Nebraska; Julie K. Tart, University of Nebraska; Justin W. Bundy, University of Nebraska; Jennifer F. Thorson, USDA, ARS, U.S. Meat Animal Research Center; Elizabeth M. Keuter, University of Nebraska; Jennifer R. Wood, University of Nebraska; Max F. Rothschild, Iowa State University; Gary A. Rohrer, USDA/ARS; Phillip S. Miller, University of Nebraska; Matthew L. Spangler, University of Nebraska; Clay A. Lents, USDA, ARS, U.S. Meat Animal Research Center; Rodger K. Johnson, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Stephen D. Kachman, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Daniel C. Ciobanu, University of Nebraska
10:00 AM
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Variation in host genetics influences PCVAD susceptibility
Taylor B. Engle, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Erin E. Jobman, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Tim W. Moural, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Autumn M. McKnite, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Sarah Y. Barnes, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Emily H. Davis, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Justin W. Bundy, University of Nebraska; Theresa P. Johnson, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Jessica K. Qiu, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Judith A. Galeota, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Seth P. Harris, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Max F. Rothschild, Iowa State University; Rodger K. Johnson, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Graham S. Plastow, University of Alberta; Stephen D. Kachman, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Daniel C. Ciobanu, University of Nebraska
10:15 AM
Break
10:30 AM
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Genomic prediction of age at puberty in sows using Bayesian methods
Katherine L. Lucot, University of Nebraska; Matthew L. Spangler, University of Nebraska; Stephen D Kachman, University of Nebraska; Daniel C. Ciobanu, University of Nebraska
10:45 AM
30
Variance component estimates for alternative litter size and piglet mortality traits
Austin M Putz, North Carolina State University; Kent A. Gray, Smithfield Premium Genetics; Mark Knauer, North Carolina State University
11:00 AM
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Divergent selection for age at puberty impacts sow reproduction
Cassandra L Ferring, North Carolina State University; Mark Knauer, North Carolina State University
11:15 AM
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Estimates of variance components for swine litter quality traits
Emily B Cook, North Carolina State University; Miles Todd See, North Carolina State University; Kent A. Gray, Smithfield Premium Genetics; Mark Knauer, North Carolina State University
11:30 AM
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Genetic Relationships and Inbreeding Coefficients of Swine Breeds
Kizzi Roberts, University of Missouri; William R. Lamberson, University of Missouri
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