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Leeson J. Alexander (Lee)

Research Geneticist

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Preovulatory estradiol and the establishment and maintenance of pregnancy in suckled beef cows

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jinks, E.M., Smith, M.F., Atkins, J.A., Pohler, K.G., Perry, G.A., MacNeil, M.G., Roberts, A.J., Waterman, R.C., Alexander, L.J., Geary, T.W. 2013. Preovulatory estradiol and the establishment and maintenance of pregnancy in suckled beef cows. Journal of Animal Science 91:1176-1185.

Using 50K single nucleotide polymorphisms to elucidate genomic architecture of Line 1 Hereford cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (21-Nov-12)

Pregnancy establishment and maintenance in cattle

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Atkins, J.A., Smith, M.F., MacNeil, M.D., Jinks, E.M., Abreu, F.M., Alexander, L.J., Geary, T.W. 2012. Pregnancy establishment and maintenance in cattle. Journal of Animal Science 91:722-733.

Gene number determination and genetic polymorphism of the gamma delta T cell co-receptor WC1 genes - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (10-Oct-12)

Next generation sequencing to define prokaryotic and fungal diversity in the bovine rumen - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fouts, D.E., Szpakowski, S., Purushe, J., Torralba, M., Waterman, R.C., Macneil, M.D., Alexander, L.J., Nelson, K.E. 2012. Next generation sequencing to define prokaryotic and fungal diversity in the bovine rumen. PLoS One. 7(11):e48289.

Effects of reduced panels, reference sizes, reference origins, and genetic relationship on imputation of genotypes in Hereford cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (19-Jun-12)

Postweaning feed restriction effects on steer feedlot performance and carcass characteristics - (Abstract Only)

Endecott, R.L., Shipp, B.L., Macneil, M.D., Alexander, L.J., Roberts, A.J. 2012. Postweaning feed restriction effects on steer feedlot performance and carcass characteristics. Western Section of Animal Science Proceedings. 90(Suppl. 3):298. Abstract No. T128.

Postweaning feed restriction effects on steer feedlot performance and carcass characteristics - (Proceedings)

Endecott, R.L., Shipp, B.L., MacNeil, M.D., Alexander, L.J., Roberts, A.J. 2012. Postweaning feed restriction effects on steer feedlot performance and carcass characteristics. Western Section of Animal Science Proceedings 63:258-261.

Analysis of copy number variations among cattle breeds - (Abstract Only)

Liu, G., Hou, Y., Zhu, B., Cardone, M.F., Jiang, L., Cellamare, A., Mitra, A., Alexander, L.J., Coutinho, L.L., Gasbarre, L.C., Li, R.W., Matukumalli, L.K., Nonneman, D.J., Regitano, L.C., Smith, T.P., Song, J., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Ventura, M., Eichler, E.E., Mcdaneld, T.G., Keele, J.W. 2012. Analysis of copy number variations among cattle breeds. [abstract] CONFERENCE ON THE BIOLOGY OF GENOMES. P. 182.

Feedlot Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Calves From Dams With Different Levels of Winter Supplementation Developed With or Without Feed Restriction During the Postweaning Period - (Proceedings)

Endecott, R.L., Shipp, B.L., MacNeil, M.D., Alexander, L.J., Roberts, A.J. 2011. Feedlot Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Calves From Dams With Different Levels of Winter Supplementation Developed With or Without Feed Restriction During the Postweaning Period. Western Section of Animal Science Proceedings 62:189-192.

First parity evaluation of peak milk yield for range cows developed in the same ecophysiological system but receiving different concentrations of harvested feed inputs - (Proceedings)

Waterman, R.C., Roberts, A.J., Endecott, R.L., Petersen, M.K., Geary, T.W., Alexander, L.J., MacNeil, M.D. 2011. First parity evaluation of peak milk yield for range cows developed in the same ecophysiological system but receiving different concentrations of harvested feed inputs. Western Section of Animal Science Proceedings 62:249-252.

First Parity Evaluation of Body Condition, Weight, and Blood Beta-Hydroxybutyrate During Lactation of Range Cows Developed in the Same Ecophysiological System but Receiving Different Harvested Feed Inputs - (Proceedings)

Kelly, W.L., Waterman, R.C., Roberts, A.J., Endecott, R.L., Petersen, M.K., Geary, T.W., Alexander, L.J., MacNeil, M.D. 2011. First Parity Evaluation of Body Condition, Weight, and Blood Beta-Hydroxybutyrate During Lactation of Range Cows Developed in the Same Ecophysiological System but Receiving Different Harvested Feed Inputs. Western Section of Animal Science Proceedings 62:253-256.

Feedlot performance and carcass characteristics of calves from dams with different levels of winter supplementation developed with or without feed restriction during the postweaning period - (Abstract Only)

Endecott, R.L., Shipp, B.L., Macneil, M.D., Alexander, L.J., Roberts, A.J. 2011. Feedlot performance and carcass characteristics of calves from dams with different levels of winter supplementation developed with or without feed restriction during the postweaning period. Meeting Abstract. On CD.

Effect of reduced heifer nutrition during in utero and post-weaning development on glucose and acetate kinetics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Waterman, R.C., Roberts, A.J., Geary, T.W., Grings, E.E., Alexander, L.J., MacNeil, M.D. 2011. Effect of reduced heifer nutrition during in utero and post-weaning development on glucose and acetate kinetics. British Journal of Nutrition. 106:1702-1712.

First parity evaluation of peak milk yield for range cows developed in the same ecophysiological system but receiving different concentrations of harvested feed inputs - (Abstract Only)

Waterman, R.C., Roberts, A.J., Endecott, R.L., Petersen, M.K., Geary, T.W., Alexander, L.J., Macneil, M.D. 2011. First parity evaluation of peak milk yield for range cows developed in the same ecophysiological system but receiving different concentrations of harvested feed inputs. Meeting Abstract. On CD.

First parity evaluation of body condition, weight, and blood beta-hydroxybutyrate during lactation of range cows developed in the same ecophysiological system but receiving different harvested feed inputs - (Abstract Only)

Kelly, W.L., Waterman, R.C., Roberts, A.J., Endecott, R.L., Petersen, M.K., Geary, T.W., Alexander, L.J., Macneil, M.D. 2011. First parity evaluation of body condition, weight, and blood beta-hydroxybutyrate during lactation of range cows developed in the same ecophysiological system but receiving different harvested feed inputs. Meeting Abstract. #60 On CD.

Management and genetic factors affecting efficiency of cattle in a grazing environment - (Abstract Only)

Roberts, A.J., Mulliniks, J.T., Waterman, R.C., Geary, T.W., Alexander, L.J., Petersen, M.K., MacNeil, M.D. 2011. Management and genetic factors affecting efficiency of cattle in a grazing environment. J. Anim. Sci. 89(E-Suppl. 1):161. Abstract #25.

An atlas of bovine gene expression reveals novel distinctive tissue characteristics and evidence for improving genome annotation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Harhay, G.P., Smith, T.P.L., Alexander, L.J., Haudenschild, C.D., Keele, J.W., Matukumalli, L.K., Schroeder, S.G., Van Tassell, C.P., Gresham, C.R., Bridges, S.M., Burgess, S.C., Sonstegard, T.S. 2010. An atlas of bovine gene expression reveals novel distinctive tissue characteristics and evidence for improving genome annotation. Genome Biology [online serial]. 11:R102.

Level of maternal winter supplement and feed restriction during postweaning development influence circulating concentrations of IGF-I in heifers during the peripartum and rebreeding period - (Proceedings)

Roberts, A.J., Waterman, R.C., Geary, T.W., Alexander, L.J., Macneil, M.D. 2010. Level of maternal winter supplement and feed restriction during postweaning development influence circulating concentrations of IGF-I in heifers during the peripartum and rebreeding period. Western Section of Animal Science Proceedings 61:194-196.

Factors affecting spermatozoa morphology in beef bulls - (Proceedings)

Roberts, C.A., Geary, T.W., Macneil, M.D., Waterman, R.C., Roberts, A.J., Alexander, L.J. 2010. Factors affecting spermatozoa morphology in beef bulls. Western Section of Animal Science Proceedings 61:122-125.

Level of maternal winter supplement and feed restriction during postweaning development influences circulating concentrations of IGF-I in heifers during the peripartum and rebreeding period. - (Abstract Only)

Roberts, A.J., Waterman, R.C., Geary, T.W., Alexander, L.J., MacNeil, M.D. 2010. Level of maternal winter supplement and feed restriction during postweaning development influences circulating concentrations of IGF-I in heifers during the peripartum and rebreeding period. Western Section American Society of Animal Science Abstract 88, E-Suppl. 2:769. Abstract #852.

Association of a single nucleotide polymorphism of calpain 1 gene with meat tenderness of the yak - (Abstract Only)

Jiang, Z., Michal, J.J., Daniels, T.F., Chen, J., Pan, Z.X., Kunej, T., Garcia, M.D., Gaskins, C.T., Busboom, J.R., Alexander, L.J., Wright, Jr., R.W., Macneil, M.D. 2010. Association of a single nucleotide polymorphism of calpain 1 gene with meat tenderness of the yak. Journal of Animal Science Supplement 88(E-Suppl. 2):38. Abstract #M75.

Analysis of copy number variations reveals differences among cattle breeds

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, G., Hou, Y., Zhu, B., Cardone, M.F., Jiang, L., Cellamare, A., Mitra, A., Alexander, L.J., Coutinho, L.L., Gasbarre, L.C., Heaton, M.P., Li, R.W., Matukumalli, L.K., Nonneman, D.J., De A Regitano, L.C., Smith, T.P., Song, J., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Eichler, E.E., Mcdaneld, T.G., Keele, J.W. 2010. Analysis of copy number variations among cattle breeds. Genome Research. 20:693-703.

Factors affecting spermatozoa morphology in beef bulls - (Abstract Only)

Roberts, C.A., Geary, T.W., Macneil, M.D., Waterman, R.C., Roberts, A.J., Alexander, L.J. 2010. Factors affecting spermatozoa morphology in beef bulls. Western Section American Society of Animal Science 88(E-Suppl. 2):796. Abstract #923.

A Digital Gene Expression-Based Bovine Gene Atlas Evaluating 92 Adult, Juvenile and Fetal Cattle Tissues - (Abstract Only)

Harhay, G.P., Alexander, L.J., Smith, T.P.L., Matukumalli, L.K., Schroeder, S.G., Sonstegard, T.S. 2010. A Digital Gene Expression-Based Bovine Gene Atlas Evaluating 92 Adult, Juvenile and Fetal Cattle Tissues [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Advances in Genome Biology & Technology Conference, February 24-27, 2010, Marco Island, Florida. p. 67.

Information Theoretical Analysis of a Bovine Gene Atlas Reveals Chromosomal Regions with Tissue Specific Gene Expression. - (Abstract Only)

Sonstegard, T.S., Harhay, G.P., Alexander, L.J., Schroeder, S.G., Keele, J.W., Matukumalli, L., Bridges, S., Burgess, S., Van Tassell, C.P., Smith, T.P. 2010. Information Theoretical Analysis of a Bovine Gene Atlas Reveals Chromosomal Regions with Tissue Specific Gene Expression. Plant and Animal Genome VX Conference Abstracts.

Discovery of novel genetic networks associated with 19 economically important traits in beef cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jiang, Z., Michal, J.J., Chen, J., Daniels, T.F., Kunej, T., Garcia, M.D., Gaskins, C.T., Busboom, J.R., Alexander, L.J., Wright, R.W., Macneil, M.D. 2009. Discovery of novel genetic networks associated with 19 economically important traits in beef cattle. International Journal of Biological Sciences. 5: 528-542.

Quantitative trait loci with effects on feed efficiency traits in Hereford x composite double backcross populations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Marquez, G.C., Enns, R.M., Grosz, M.D., Alexander, L.J., MacNeil, M.D. 2009. Quantitative trait loci with effects on feed efficiency traits in Hereford x composite double backcross populations. Animal Genetics. 40:986-988.

IMPLICATIONS OF GOING AGAINST THE DOGMA OF FEED THEM TO BREED THEM - (Proceedings)

Roberts, A.J., Grings, E.E., MacNeil, M.D., Waterman, R.C., Alexander, L.J., Geary, T.W. 2009. Implications OF Going Against the Dogma OF Feed Them To Breed Them. Western Section of Animal Science Proceedings 60:85-88.

Implications of going against the dogma of feed them to breed them - (Abstract Only)

Roberts, A.J., Grings, E.E., Waterman, R.C., Geary, T.W., Alexander, L.J., MacNeil, M.D. 2009. Implications of going against the dogma of feed them to breed them. Meeting Abstract #16. Journal of Animal Science 87 (E-Suppl 3):142.

The Genome Sequence of Taurine Cattle: A Window to Ruminant Biology and Evolution

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Elsik, C.G., Gibbs, R., Skow, L., Tellam, R., Weinstock, G., Worley, K., Kappes, S.M., Green, R.D., Alexander, L.J., Bennett, G.L., Carroll, J.A., Chitko Mckown, C.G., Hamernik, D.L., Harhay, G.P., Keele, J.W., Liu, G., Macneil, M.D., Matukumalli, L.K., Rijnkels, M., Roberts, A.J., Smith, T.P., Snelling, W.M., Stone, R.T., Waterman, R.C., White, S.N. 2009. The Genome Sequence of Taurine Cattle: A Window to Ruminant Biology and Evolution. Science. 324:522-528.

A Limousin specific myostatin allele affects longissimus muscle area and fatty acid profiles in a Wagyu-Limousin F*2* population - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Alexander, L.J., Kuehn, L.A., Smith, T.P., Matukumalli, L.K., Mote, B., Koltes, J.E., Reecy, J., Geary, T.W., Rule, D.C., Macneil, M.D. 2009. A Limousin specific myostatin allele affects longissimus muscle area and fatty acid profiles in a Wagyu-Limousin F*2* population. Journal of Animal Science 87:1576-1581.

Profiling miRNA Expression in Bovine Tissues by Deep Sequencing - (Abstract Only)

Matukumalli, L.K., Alexander, L.J., Mcdaneld, T.G., Smith, T.P., Schroeder, S.G., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P. 2009. Profiling miRNA Expression in Bovine Tissues by Deep Sequencing. Plant and Animal Genome Conference.

Studies on cattle genomic structural variation provide insights into ruminant speciation and adaptation - (Abstract Only)

Liu, G., Zhu, B., Alexander, L.J., Matukumalli, L.K., Van Tassell, C.P., Sonstegard, T.S., Nonneman, D.J., Keele, J.W. 2009. Studies on cattle genomic structural variation provide insights into ruminant speciation and adaptation. [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome Conference Proceedings. W093.

Structural assessment of backcrossing using microsatellite markers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Tshipuliso, N.O., Alexander, L.J., Kotze, A., Ehlers, K., Leesburg, V.L., Macneil, M.D. 2008. Structural assessment of backcrossing using microsatellite markers. South African Journal of Science 38(4):290-292.

ANALYSIS OF CATTLE COPY NUMBER VARIATION REVEALS INSIGHTS INTO THE EVOLUTION OF RUMINANTS - (Abstract Only)

Liu, G., Keele, J.W., Van Tassell, C.P., Sonstegard, T.S., Li, R.W., Alexander, L.J., Matukumalli, L.K., Smith, T.P., Gasbarre, L.C. 2008. Analysis of cattle copy number variation reveals insights into the evolution of ruminants. [abstract]. 2008 meeting on the Biology of Genomes, May 6-10, 2007, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Cold Spring Harbor, NY. p197.

Mapping quantitative trait loci for fatty acid composition that segregate between Wagyu and Limousin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Tshipuliso, N., Alexander, L.J., Geary, T.W., Snelling, W.M., Rule, D.C., Koltes, J.E., Mote, B.E., MacNeil, M.D. 2008. Mapping quantitative trait loci for fatty acid composition that segregate between Wagyu and Limousin. South African Journal of Science 38(2):126-130.

Genetic relationships among breeds of beef cattle - (Abstract Only)

Huang, Y., Cassady, J.P., Alexander, L.J., Macneil, M.D. 2008. Genetic relationships among breeds of beef cattle. Meeting Abstract American Society of Animal Science Midwest Section, Des Moines, Iowa March 17-19, 2008, #40.

Regulatory concerns associated with use of value-added recombinant proteins and peptides screened in hgh-throughput for expression in fuel ethanol yeast strains - (Abstract Only)

Hughes, S.R., Dowd, P.F., Hector, R.E., Bischoff, K.M., Rich, J.O., Cotta, M.A., Slininger, P.J., Rosentrater, K.A. 2008. Regulatory concerns associated with use of value-added recombinant proteins and peptides screened in hgh-throughput for expression in fuel ethanol yeast strains [abstract]. LabAutomation 2008, Track 5, Seminar 4. p. 5.

Analysis of copy number variation in the bovine genome - (Abstract Only)

Liu, G., Van Tassell, C.P., Sonstegard, T.S., Li, R.W., Alexander, L.J., Keele, J.W., Matukumalli, L.K., Brown, T., Smith, T.P., Gasbarre, L.C. 2008. Analysis of copy number variation in the bovine genome. Plant and Animal Genome (PAG) XVI Conference. San Diego, CA. p517.

A high-resolution map of copy number variation in the cattle genome - (Abstract Only)

Liu, G., Keele, J.W., Van Tassell, C.P., Sonstegard, T.S., Alexander, L.J., Li, R.W., Matukumalli, L.K., Smith, T.P., Gasbarre, L.C. 2008. A high-resolution map of copy number variation in the cattle genome. Plant and Animal Genome VX Conference Abstracts. The NRI Animal Genome PD Meeting, San Diego, CA. p84.

Regulatory steps associated with use of value-added recombinant proteins and peptides screened in high-throughput for expression in genetically engineered starch and cellulosic fuel ethanol yeast strains - (Abstract Only)

Hughes, S.R., Chen, H., Tsai, D., Thompson, W., Dowd, P.F., Hooberman, B., Benjamin, L., Alexander, L.J., Rosentrater, K.A., Rich, J.O. 2007. Regulatory steps associated with use of value-added recombinant proteins and peptides screened in high-throughput for expression in genetically engineered starch and cellulosic fuel ethanol yeast strains [abstract]. FDA Meeting. Talk 1.

Detection of germline and somatic copy number variations in cattle - (Proceedings)

Liu, G., Van Tassell, C.P., Sonstegard, T.S., Li, R.W., Alexander, L.J., Keele, J.W., Matukumalli, L.K., Smith, T.P., Gasbarre, L.C. 2008. Detection of germline and somatic copy number variations in cattle. Developments in Biologicals. 132:231-237.

Description and analysis of the Bovine Gene Atlas - An extensive compendium of bovine transcript profiles - (Abstract Only)

Harhay, G.P., Keele, J.W., Smith, T.P., Alexander, L.J., Matukumalli, L.K., Schroeder, S.G., Liu, G., Van Tassell, C.P., Sonstegard, T.S. 2008. Description and analysis of the Bovine Gene Atlas - An extensive compendium of bovine transcript profiles (abstract). Plant and Animal Genome XVI Conference. Poster No. P516.

Bovine copy number variation and its implication in animal health - (Abstract Only)

Liu, G., Van Tassell, C.P., Sonstegard, T.S., Alexander, L.J., Keele, J.W., Matukumalli, L.K., Smith, T.P., Gasbarre, L.C. 2007. Bovine copy number variation and its implication in animal health. [ abstract]. International Symposium on Animal Genomics for Animal Health. pp. 32.

Influence of seasonal forage quality on glucose kinetics of young beef cows - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Waterman, R.C., Grings, E.E., Geary, T.W., Roberts, A.J., Alexander, L.J., MacNeil, M.D. 2007. Influence of seasonal forage quality on glucose kinetics of young beef cows. Journal of Animal Science 85:2582-2595. doi 10:2527/jas.2007-0023.

Initial analysis of copy number variation in the cow genome - (Abstract Only)

Liu, G., Van Tassell, C.P., Sonstegard, T.S., Li, R.W., Alexander, L.J., Keele, J.W., Matukumalli, L.K., Smith, T.P., Gasbarre, L.C. 2007. Initial analysis of copy number variation in the cow genome. [abstract}. Gordon Research Conference Proceedings.

Quantitative trait loci with additive effect on palatability and fatty acid composition of meat in a Wagyu-Limousin F*2 population. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Alexander, L.J., Macneil, M.D., Geary, T.W., Snelling, W.M., Rule, D.C., Scanga, J.A. 2007. Quantitative trait loci with additive effect on palatability and fatty acid composition of meat in a Wagyu-Limousin F*2 population. Animal Genetics 38:506-513.

Comparative and physical mapping of 112 previously reported and 105 new porcine microsatellites - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Alexander, L.J., Juneja, B., Shiroma, D., Nonneman, D.J., Snelling, W.M., Fahrenkrug, S.C. 2007. Comparative and physical mapping of 112 previously reported and 105 new porcine microsatellites. Animal Genetics 38:584-594.

Quantitative trait loci with additive effect on growth and carcass traits in a Wagyu-Limousin F*2 population - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Alexander, L.J., Geary, T.W., Snelling, W.M., MacNeil, M.D. 2007. Quantitative trait loci with additive effect on growth and carcass traits in a Wagyu-Limousin F*2 population. Animal Genetics 38:413-416.

Reproductive Performance Of Heifers Offered Ad Libitum Or Restricted Access To Feed For A 140-D Period After Weaning - (Proceedings)

Roberts, A.J., Grings, E.E., MacNeil, M.D., Waterman, R.C., Alexander, L.J., Geary, T.W. 2007. Reproductive Performance Of Heifers Offered Ad Libitum Or Restricted Access To Feed For A 140-D Period After Weaning. Western Section of Animal Science Proceedings. WSASAS Proceedings 58:255-259.

Reproductive Performance of Heifers Offered Ad Libitum Or Restricted Access To Feed For A 140-D Period After Weaning - (Abstract Only)

Roberts, A.J., Grings, E.E., Macneil, M.D., Waterman, R.C., Alexander, L.J., Geary, T.W. 2007. Reproductive Performance Of Heifers Offered Ad Libitum Or Restricted Access To Feed For A 140-D Period After Weaning. Proceedings Western Section of Animal Science 58:255-258.

Creation of a Gene Atlas in cattle using sequence-based transcriptional profiling - (Abstract Only)

Sonstegard, T.S., Keele, J.W., Harhay, G.P., Smith, T.P., Matukumalli, L.K., Van Tassell, C.P., Liu, G., Alexander, L.J. 2007. Creation of a Gene Atlas in cattle using sequence-based transcriptional profiling. [abstract] Joint Abstracts of the American Dairy Science and Society of Animal Science.

GENETIC RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN FERAL CATTLE FROM CHIRIKOF ISLAND, ALASKA, AND OTHER BREEDS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)

MacNeil, M.D., Cronin, M.A., Blackburn, H.D., Richards, C.M., Lockwood, D.R., Kantanen, J., Alexander, L.J. 2007. Genetic relationships between feral cattle from Chirikof Island, Alaska, and other breeds. Animal Genetics 38:193-197.

ISOLATION AND RADIATION HYBRID MAPPING OF 213 PORCINE MICROSATELLITES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Alexander, L.J., Juneja, B., Fahrenkrug, S. 2006. Isolation and radiation hybrid mapping of 213 porcine microsatellites. Animal Genetics 37(6):596-597.

GENETIC RELATIONSHIPS AMONG BREEDS OF BEEF CATTLE IN THE UNITED STATES THAT ORIGINATED FROM THE BRITISH ISLES, IBERIAN PENNINSULA, OR WEST-CENTRAL EUROPE - (Proceedings)

Macneil, M.D., Cronin, M.A., Blackburn, H.D., Alexander, L.J. 2006. Genetic relationships among breeds of beef cattle in the united states that originated from the british isles, iberian penninsula, or west-central europe. World Congress of Genetics Applied in Livestock Production 32(2):1-4.

GENETIC PARTITIONING OF VARIATION IN OVULATORY FOLLICLE SIZE AND PROBABILITY OF PREGNANCY IN BEEF CATTLE

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Macneil, M.D., Geary, T.W., Perry, G.W., Roberts, A.J., Alexander, L.J. 2006. Genetic partitioning of variation in ovulatory follicle size and probability of pregnancy. Journal of Animal Science 84:1646-1650.

2005 RESEARCH UPDATE - (Popular Publication)

Vermeire, L.T., Geary, T.W., Grings, E.E., Haferkamp, M.R., Heitschmidt, R.K., Macneil, M.D., Rinella, M.J., Alexander, L.J., Roberts, A.J., Waterman, R.C., Branson, D.H. 2005. 2005 research update. Research Update for Fort Keogh Livestock and Range Research Laboratory. 57 pgs.

DOES DIETARY INTAKE INFLUENCE NUTRIENT UTILIZATION IN DEVELOPING HEIFERS?

- (Other)

Waterman, R.C., Grings, E.E., Geary, T.W., Roberts, A.J., Alexander, L.J., Macneil, M.D. 2005. Does dietary intake influence nutrient utilization in developing heifers? 2005 Research Update for Fort Keogh Livestock and Range Research Laboratory p. 29-30.

RADIATION HYBRID MAPPING OF 373 PREVIOUSLY UNREPORTED PORCINE MICROSATELLITES

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fahrenkrug, S., Wagner, M., Alexander, L.J., Morrison, L.Y. 2005. Radiation hybrid mapping of 373 previously unreported porcine microsatellites. Animal Genetics 36:76-86.

THIRTY-FIVE NEW EQUINE MICROSATELLITE LOCI ASSIGNED TO THE GENETIC LINKAGE AND RADIATION HYBRID MAPS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mickelson, J.R., Wagner, M.L., Goh, G., Wu, J.T., Morrison, L.Y., Alexander, L.J., Raudsepp, T., Skow, L.C., Chowdhary, B.P., Swinburne, J.E. 2004. Thirty-five new equine microsatellite loci assigned to the genetic linkage and radiation hybrid maps. Animal Genetics 35:481-484.

SIXTY-SEVEN NEW EQUINE MICROSATELLITE LOCI ASSIGNED TO THE RADIATION HYBRID MAP

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wagner, M.L., Goh, G., Wu, J.T., Morrison, L.Y., Alexander, L.J., Raudsepp, T., Skow, L.C., Chowdhary, B.P., Mickelson, J.R. 2004. Sixty-seven new equine microsatellite loci assigned to the radiation hybrid map. Animal Genetics 35:484-486.

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