A large and diverse collection of bovine genome sequences from the Canadian Cattle Genome Project.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Canadian Cattle Genome Project is a large-scale international project that aims to develop genomics-based tools to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of beef and dairy production. Obtaining DNA sequence information is an important part of achieving this goal as it facilitates efforts to associate specific DNA differences with phenotypic variation. These associations can be used to guide breeding decisions and provide valuable insight into the molecular basis of traits.

Findings

We describe a dataset of 379 whole-genome sequences, taken primarily from key historic Bos taurus animals, along with the analyses that were performed to assess data quality. The sequenced animals represent ten populations relevant to beef or dairy production. Animal information

SUBMITTER: Stothard P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4620632 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature