Blog: A Steak in Genomics

[HerefordGuy]

A Steak in Genomics
The Random Shuffle of Genes: Putting the E in EPD
http://blog.steakgenomics.org/2015/09/the-random-shuffle-of-genes-putting-e.html

 

[HerefordGuy]

A Steak in Genomics
MU Thompson Farm event shows new beef genomics, AI breeding
http://blog.steakgenomics.org/2015/09/mu-thompson-farm-event-shows-new-beef.html

 

[HerefordGuy]

A Steak in Genomics
2015 NBCEC Brown Bagger Series Kicks Off
http://blog.steakgenomics.org/2015/10/2015-nbcec-brown-bagger-series-kicks-off.html

Day late and a dollar short. Sorry folks.

 

[HerefordGuy]

Some new content from A Steak in Genomics. Much meatier than recent posts.

What have we learned from sequencing efforts to date?
http://blog.steakgenomics.org/2015/10/what-have-we-learned-from-sequencing.html

A little jargon heavy. Please let me know what terms need better definitions.

 

[librarian]

Another interesting idea is for breed associations to develop programs to sequence the entire DNA of important or popular sires (idea originated with Jerry Taylor). I call this genomic "surveillance." For example, members would pay an extra $1 every time they registered a calf. When a bull has 1,500 registered progeny, he has now earned $1,500 in fees, and the breed association has enough money to sequence his entire genome. This allows breed associations to discover and keep track of new DNA variants that are rising to high frequency in their population.

Can this test determine breed composition or "purity"?

 

[HerefordGuy]

I hope to see many of you at the Angus Convention next week.
http://blog.steakgenomics.org/2015/10/speaker-sensation-at-national-angus.html

Also, come see me in the stalls at the American Royal this week. I would be happy to translate all the genetics and genomics jargon into real English for you!

 

[HerefordGuy]

Another interesting idea is for breed associations to develop programs to sequence the entire DNA of important or popular sires (idea originated with Jerry Taylor). I call this genomic "surveillance." For example, members would pay an extra $1 every time they registered a calf. When a bull has 1,500 registered progeny, he has now earned $1,500 in fees, and the breed association has enough money to sequence his entire genome. This allows breed associations to discover and keep track of new DNA variants that are rising to high frequency in their population.

Can this test determine breed composition or "purity"?

One could argue there is no such thing as a pure breed. Genetic ancestry is too complicated.
http://www.telegraphindia.com/1151026/jsp/knowhow/story_49583.jsp

 

[HerefordGuy]

A Steak in Genomics
Selecting for More Fertile Females
http://blog.steakgenomics.org/2015/10/selecting-for-more-fertile-females.html

 

[librarian]

Another interesting idea is for breed associations to develop programs to sequence the entire DNA of important or popular sires (idea originated with Jerry Taylor). I call this genomic "surveillance." For example, members would pay an extra $1 every time they registered a calf. When a bull has 1,500 registered progeny, he has now earned $1,500 in fees, and the breed association has enough money to sequence his entire genome. This allows breed associations to discover and keep track of new DNA variants that are rising to high frequency in their population.

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Can this test determine breed composition or "purity"?

One could argue there is no such thing as a pure breed. Genetic ancestry is too complicated.
http://www.telegraphindia.com/1151026/jsp/knowhow/story_49583.jsp

True enough about absolute purity, but my question was about relative purity measured by percent breed compositions measured similar to the bovine DNA sequencing and genetic distance of one breed from another. Or something like that.
I'm no purist, just curious

 

[HerefordGuy]

Another interesting idea is for breed associations to develop programs to sequence the entire DNA of important or popular sires (idea originated with Jerry Taylor). I call this genomic "surveillance." For example, members would pay an extra $1 every time they registered a calf. When a bull has 1,500 registered progeny, he has now earned $1,500 in fees, and the breed association has enough money to sequence his entire genome. This allows breed associations to discover and keep track of new DNA variants that are rising to high frequency in their population.

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Can this test determine breed composition or "purity"?

One could argue there is no such thing as a pure breed. Genetic ancestry is too complicated.
http://www.telegraphindia.com/1151026/jsp/knowhow/story_49583.jsp

True enough about absolute purity, but my question was about relative purity measured by percent breed compositions measured similar to the bovine DNA sequencing and genetic distance of one breed from another. Or something like that.
I'm no purist, just curious

The answer is yes. See my 2014 PLOS Genetics paper.

 

[HerefordGuy]

A Steak in Genomics

Selection for Cattle that are Less Susceptible to BRD
http://blog.steakgenomics.org/2015/10/selection-for-cattle-that-are-less.html

Selection for Improved Feed Efficiency
http://blog.steakgenomics.org/2015/10/selection-for-improved-feed-efficiency.html

Summary of the DNA Technology: Where we've been, where we are, ans where we're headed Conference
http://blog.steakgenomics.org/2015/11/summary-of-dna-technology-where-weve.html

 

[HerefordGuy]

A Steak in Genomics
The Power of the Genome: Weighing Opportunities, Dangers and Responsibility
http://blog.steakgenomics.org/2015/11/the-power-of-genome-weighing.html

 

[knabe]

not sure i would have used the quote
One can not impede scientific progress.[/size]- Mahmoud Ahmadinejad


the context of the quote has nothing to do with science, and in fact has disdain for science.


the guy spent millions on a road leading to the Jamkaran Mosque for the return of the 12th imam


science will eventually reveal it to be a waste of time and resources and subjugation.

 

[HerefordGuy]

not sure i would have used the quote
One can not impede scientific progress.[/size]- Mahmoud Ahmadinejad


the context of the quote has nothing to do with science, and in fact has disdain for science.


the guy spent millions on a road leading to the Jamkaran Mosque for the return of the 12th imam


science will eventually reveal it to be a waste of time and resources and subjugation.

Resnick used quote. Resonated on Twitter.

 

[HerefordGuy]

A Steak in Genomics
Angus Genetics Inc. Updates to EPD/Pedigree Lookup
http://blog.steakgenomics.org/2015/11/angus-genetics-inc-updates-to.html

 

[HerefordGuy]

A Steak in Genomics
Hereford Educational Forum: New Traits
http://blog.steakgenomics.org/2015/11/hereford-educational-forum-new-traits.html

 

[knabe]

Resnick used quote. Resonated on Twitter.

You can do better.

 

[HerefordGuy]

Resnick used quote. Resonated on Twitter.

You can do better.

While I didn't know context of quote (I do now), I wouldn't be surprised if Resnick knew context and used it on purpose. Part of his presentation was to show controversy of genomic technology. 

 

[HerefordGuy]

A Steak in Genomics
Hereford Education Forum: AHA Developments in National Cattle Evaluation
http://blog.steakgenomics.org/2015/11/hereford-education-forum-aha.html

 

[knabe]

Part of his presentation was to show controversy of genomic technology.

what is the controversy?