Results from DNA analysis and genomic research are used to improve the U.S. dairy population.
- A dairy calf DNA biobank for the discovery of new recessive genetic disorders
- Dissection of additive, dominance, and imprinting effects for production and reproduction traits in Holstein cattle
- Whole genome structural analysis of Caribbean hair sheep reveals quantitative link to west african ancestry
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Cole, John B Acting Research Leader john.cole@ars.usda.gov (301) 504-8665 10300 BALTIMORE AVENUE BLDG. 005, RM. 306, BARC-WEST Beltsville MD 20705
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The Animal Genomics and Improvement Laboratory (AGIL) was formed in April 2014 through a merger of the Animal Improvement Programs Laboratory (AIPL) and the Bovine Functional Genomics Laboratory (BFGL).
The former AIPL web site (https://aipl.arsusda.gov/) continues to provide detailed information on discovery and development of improved methods for genetic and genomic evaluation of economically important traits of dairy animals (project 8042-31000-101-00-D).
Recent losses
With great sadness, AGIL announces these passings:
- Steven (Stevie) M. Dantley, Saturday, June 3, 2017. Read more …
- Robert (Bob) H. Miller, Sunday, May 28, 2017. Read more …
- Janice (Jan) R. Wright, Friday, March 24, 2017. Read more …
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