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ARS Home Midwest Area Ames, Iowa National Animal Disease Center Ruminant Diseases and Immunology Research People & Locations







Eduardo  Casas
                        Ruminant Diseases and Immunology Research

                        




                        
                        Supervisory Research Animal Scientist
                        Phone: (515) 337-6356
                        
                        
                        Fax: (515) 337-7402(Employee information on this page comes from the REE Directory. Please contact your front office staff to update the REE Directory.)
                            ProjectsIntervention Strategies to Prevent and Control Viral Respiratory Pathogens of Ruminants
                                                    In-House Appropriated
                                                                    (D)Accession Number: 441143Host-pathogen Interactions and Control Strategies for Bacterial Respiratory Pathogens in Cattle
                                                    In-House Appropriated
                                                                    (D)Accession Number: 441196Genomic and Mitigation Strategies to Control Mastitis
                                                    In-House Appropriated
                                                                    (D)Accession Number: 441315Host-pathogen Interactions and Control Strategies for Bacterial Respiratory Pathogens in Cattle
                                                    Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (S)Accession Number: 442729Facilitated Expert Gap Analysis and Review of Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP)
                                                    Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (S)Accession Number: 442930Generation of a Transposon Mutant Library of Mycoplasma Mycoides Subspecies Mycoides
                                                    Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (S)Accession Number: 442932Evaluate ARS Vaccine Candidates Against Mycoplasma Mycoides Subspecies Mycoides
                                                    Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (S)Accession Number: 444859**Publications**
                                                (Clicking on the reprint icon
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                                                    will take you to the publication reprint.)An injectable subunit vaccine containing Elongation Factor Tu and Heat Shock Protein 70 protects North American bison from Mycoplasma bovis infection

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Serum IgG immunoglobulin levels correlate with clearance of Mycoplasma bovis in naturally infected North American bison (Bison bison)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Analysis of nonsynonymous SNPs in candidate genes that influence bovine temperament and evaluation of their effect in Brahman cattle
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ruiz-De La Cruz, G., Sifuentes-Rincon, A.M., Paredes-Sanchez, F.A., Parra-Bracamontes, G.M., Casas, E., Riley, D.G., Welsh Jr., T.H., Perry, G.A., Randel, R.D. 2024. Analysis of nonsynonymous SNPs in candidate genes that influence bovine temperament and evaluation of their effect in Brahman cattle. Animals. 51(1). Article 285. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11033-024-09264-4.Transcriptomic profiles of Mannheimia haemolytica planktonic and biofilm associated cells
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ma, H., Alt, D.P., Falkenberg, S.M., Briggs, R.E., Tatum, F.M., Clawson, M.L., Casas, E., Dassanayake, R.P. 2024. Transcriptomic profiles of Mannheimia haemolytica planktonic and biofilm associated cells. PLOS ONE. 19(2). Article e0297692. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0297692.Draft genome sequence of a multidrug-resistant pseudomonas aeruginosa strain isolated from a dairy cow with chronic mastitis
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ma, H., Menghwar, H., Lippolis, J.D., Sarlo Davila, K.M., Casas, E., Dassanayake, R.P. 2024. Draft genome sequence of a multidrug-resistant pseudomonas aeruginosa strain isolated from a dairy cow with chronic mastitis. Microbiology Resource Announcements. Article e0117323. https://doi.org/10.1128/mra.01173-23.Multivariate analysis as a method to evaluate antigenic relationships between BVDV 1b field isolates and vaccine strains
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Falkenberg, S.M., Ma, H., Casas, E., Dassanayake, R.P., Walz, P.H., Raithel, G., Silvas, S., Neill, J.D. 2023. Multivariate analysis as a method to evaluate antigenic relationships between BVDV 1b field isolates and vaccine strains. Viruses. 15(10). https://doi.org/10.3390/v15102085.Enhanced phagocytosis and complement-mediated killing of Mannheimia haemolytica serotype 1 following in-frame CMP-sialic acid synthetase (neuA) gene deletion
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Menghwar, H., Tatum, F.M., Briggs, R.E., Casas, E., Kaplan, B.S., Azadi, P., Dassanayake, R.P. 2023. Enhanced phagocytosis and complement-mediated killing of Mannheimia haemolytica serotype 1 following in-frame CMP-sialic acid synthetase (neuA) gene deletion. Microbiology Spectrum. Article e0294423. https://doi.org/10.1128/spectrum.02944-23.Multivariate analysis reveals that BVDV field isolates do not show a close VN-based antigenic relationship to US vaccine strains
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Mosena, A.S., Ma, H., Casas, E., Dassanayake, R.P., Canal, C., Falkenberg, S.M. 2023. Multivariate analysis reveals that BVDV field isolates do not show a close VN-based antigenic relationship to US vaccine strains. BMC Research Notes. 16(1):121. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-023-06410-2.Genome Sequence of a Multidrug-Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Strain Isolated from a Dairy Cow That was Nonresponsive to Antibiotic Treatment
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Dassanayake, R.P., Ma, H., Casas, E., Lippolis, J.D. 2023. Genome Sequence of a Multidrug-Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Strain Isolated from a Dairy Cow That was Nonresponsive to Antibiotic Treatment. Microbiology Resource Announcements. Article e002892. https://doi.org/10.1128/MRA.00289-23.Genetic variants and their putative effects on microRNAseed sites: Characterization of 3’ untranslated region of genes associated with temperament
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ruiz De La Cruz, G., Sifuentez-Runcon, A.M., Casas, E., Sanchez, F.A., Parra-Bracamontes, G., Riley, D., Perry, G., Welsh, T., Randel, R. 2023. Genetic variants and their putative effects on microRNAseed sites: Characterization of 3’ untranslated region of genes associated with temperament. Genes. 14(5). Article 1004. https://doi.org/10.3390/genes14051004.Characterization of intronic SNP located in candidate genes influencing cattle temperament
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ruiz-De La Cruz, G., Sifuentes-Rincon, A.M., Paredes-Sanchez, F.A., Parra-Bracamontes, G., Casas, E., Welsh Jr, T.H., Riley, D., Perry, G., Randel, R.D. 2023. Characterization of intronic SNP located in candidate genes influencing cattle temperament. Brazilian Journal of Animal Science. 52. Article e20220057. https://doi.org/10.37496/rbz5220220057.Differential identification of Mannheimia haemolytica genotypes 1 and 2 using colorimetric loop-mediated isothermal amplification
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Dassanayake, R.P., Clawson, M.L., Tatum, F.M., Briggs, R.E., Kaplan, B.S., Casas, E. 2023. Differential identification of Mannheimia haemolytica genotypes 1 and 2 using colorimetric loop-mediated isothermal amplification. BMC Research Notes. 16. Article 4. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-023-06272-8.Identification of candidate genes and SNPs related to cattle temperament using a GWAS analysis coupled with an interacting network analysis
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Paredes-Sanchez, F.A., Sifuentes-Rincon, A.M., Lara-Ramirez, E.E., Casas, E., Rodriguez-Almeida, F.A., Herrera-Mayorga, E.V., Randal, R.D. 2023. Identification of candidate genes and SNPs related to cattle temperament using a GWAS analysis coupled with an interacting network analysis. La Revista Mexicana de Ciencias Pecuarias. 14(1):1-22. https://doi.org/10.22319/rmcp.v14i1.6077.MicroRNA profiles for different tissues from calves challenged with Mycoplasma bovis or challenged with Mycoplasma bovis and bovine viral diarrhea virus
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Casas, E., Falkenberg, S.M., Dassanayake, R.P., Register, K.B., Neill, J.D. 2022. MicroRNA profiles for different tissues from calves challenged with Mycoplasma bovis or challenged with Mycoplasma bovis and bovine viral diarrhea virus. PLoS ONE. 17(7): Article e0271581. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0271581.Expression profiles and interaction of microRNA and transcripts in response to bovine leukemia virus exposure
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ma, H., Lippolis, J.D., Casas, E. 2022. Expression profiles and interaction of microRNA and transcripts in response to bovine leukemia virus exposure. Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 9. Article 887560. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2022.887560.Effect of Holstein genotype on immune response to an intramammary Escherichia coli challenge
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lippolis, J.D., Putz, E.J., Reinhardt, T.A., Casas, E., Weber, W.J., Crooker, B.A. 2022. Effect of Holstein genotype on immune response to an intramammary Escherichia coli challenge. Journal of Dairy Science. 105(6):5435-5448. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2021-21166.Comparative study of antibacterial activity and stability of D-enantiomeric and L-enantiomeric bovine NK-lysin peptide NK2A
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Dassanayake, R.P., Porter, T.J., Samorodnitsky, D., Falkenberg, S.M., Nicholson, E.M., Tatum, F.M., Briggs, R.E., Palmer, M.V., Casas, E. 2022. Comparative study of antibacterial activity and stability of D-enantiomeric and L-enantiomeric bovine NK-lysin peptide NK2A. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 595:76-81. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbrc.2022.01.071.Exogenous vitamin D3 modulates response of bovine macrophages to Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis infection and is dependent upon stage of Johne's disease
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wherry, T., Dassanayake, R.P., Casas, E., Mooyottu, S., Bannantine, J.P., Stabel, J.R. 2022. Exogenous vitamin D3 modulates response of bovine macrophages to Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis infection and is dependent upon stage of Johne's disease. Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology. https://doi.org/10.3389/fcimb.2021.773938.Use of multivariate analysis to evaluate antigenic relationships between US BVDV vaccine strains and non-US genetically divergent isolates
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Mosena, A.S., Falkenberg, S.M., Ma, H., Casas, E., Dassanayake, R.P., Booth, R., De Mia, G., Schweizer, M., Canal, C., Neill, J.D. 2021. Use of multivariate analysis to evaluate antigenic relationships between US BVDV vaccine strains and non-US genetically divergent isolates. Journal of Virological Methods. 299. Article 114328. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jviromet.2021.114328.Bovine NK-lysin peptides exert potent antimicrobial activity against multidrug-resistant Salmonella outbreak isolates
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Dassanayake, R.P., Atkinson, B.M., Mulls, A.S., Falkenberg, S.M., Nicholson, E.M., Casas, E., Narasimhan, B., Bearson, S.M. 2021. Bovine NK-lysin peptides exert potent antimicrobial activity against multidrug-resistant Salmonella outbreak isolates. Nature Scientific Reports. 11(1). Article 19276. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-98860-6.Protection against Mycoplasma bovis infection in calves following intranasal vaccination with modified-live Mannheimia haemolytica expressing Mycoplasma antigens
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Briggs, R.E., Billing, S.R., Boatwright Jr, W.D., Chriswell, B.O., Casas, E., Dassanayake, R.P., Palmer, M.V., Register, K.B., Tatum, F.M. 2021. Protection against Mycoplasma bovis infection in calves following intranasal vaccination with modified-live Mannheimia haemolytica expressing Mycoplasma antigens. Microbial Pathogenesis. 161. Article 105159. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micpath.2021.105159.Relationship of molecular breeding value for beef tenderness with heifer traits through weaning of their first calf
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cushman, R.A., Bennett, G.L., Tait, R.G., McNeel, A.K., Casas, E., Smith, T.P.L., Freetly, H.C. 2021. Relationship of molecular breeding value for beef tenderness with heifer traits through weaning of their first calf. Theriogenology. 173:128-132. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2021.07.020.Bovine NK-lysin-derived peptides are bactericidal against Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Dassanayake, R.P., Wherry, T.L., Falkenberg, S.M., Reinhardt, T.A., Casas, E., Stabel, J.R. 2021. Bovine NK-lysin-derived peptides are bactericidal against Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis. Veterinary Research. 52. Article 11. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13567-021-00893-2.Expression of viral microRNAs in serum and white blood cells of cows exposed to bovine leukemia virus
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Casas, E., Ma, H., Lippolis, J.D. 2020. Expression of viral microRNAs in serum and white blood cells of cows exposed to bovine leukemia virus. Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 7. Article 536390. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2020.536390.Characterization of a persistent, treatment-resistant, Staphylococcus aureus infection causing chronic mastitis in a Holstein dairy cow
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Putz, E.J., Palmer, M.V., Ma, H., Casas, E., Reinhardt, T.A., Lippolis, J.D. 2020. Characterization of a persistent, treatment-resistant, Staphylococcus aureus infection causing chronic mastitis in a Holstein dairy cow. BioMed Central (BMC) Veterinary Research. 16. Article 336. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-020-02528-8.Novel genes involved in the genetic architecture of temperament in Brahman cattle
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Paredes-Sanchez, F.A., Sifuentes-Rincon, A.M., Casas, E., Arellano-Vera, W., Parra-Bracamonte, G., Riley, D.G., Welsh Jr., T.H., Randel, R.D. 2020. Novel genes involved in the genetic architecture of temperament in Brahman cattle. PLoS ONE. 15(8). Article e0237825. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0237825.Multivariate analysis as a method to evaluate antigenic relationships between BVDV vaccine and field strains
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Mosena, A.C., Falkenberg, S.M., Ma, H., Casas, E., Dassanayake, R.P., Watz, P., Canal, C., Neill, J.D. 2020. Multivariate analysis as a method to evaluate antigenic relationships between BVDV vaccine and field strains. Vaccine. 38(36):5764-5772. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaccine.2020.07.010.Genome sequence of a chronic Staphylococcus aureus isolated from a dairy cow that was non-responsive to antibiotic treatment
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lippolis, J.D., Putz, E.J., Ma, H., Alt, D.P., Casas, E., Reinhardt, T.A. 2020. Genome sequence of a chronic Staphylococcus aureus isolated from a dairy cow that was non-responsive to antibiotic treatment. Microbiology Resource Announcements. 9(20). Article e00206-20. https://doi.org/10.1128/MRA.00206-20.Measuring CMI responses using the PrimeFlow RNA assay; a new method of evaluating BVDV vaccination response in cattle
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Falkenberg, S.M., Dassanayake, R.P., Neill, J.D., Walz, P., Casas, E., Ridpath, J.F., Roth, J. 2020. Measuring CMI responses using the PrimeFlow RNA assay; a new method of evaluating BVDV vaccination response in cattle. Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology. 221:110024. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetimm.2020.110024.MicroRNA profiles of dry secretions through the first three weeks of the dry period from Holstein cows
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Putz, E.J., Putz, A.M., Jeon, H., Lippolis, J.D., Ma, H., Reinhardt, T.A., Casas, E. 2019. MicroRNA profiles of dry secretions through the first three weeks of the dry period from Holstein cows. Scientific Reports. 9(19658). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-56193-5.Differential phenotype of immune cells in blood and milk following pegylated granulocyte colony stimulating factor (PEG-gCSF) therapy during a chronic Staphylococcus aureus infection in lactating Holsteins
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Powell, E.J., Eder, J.M., Reinhardt, T.A., Sacco, R.E., Casas, E., Lippolis, J.D. 2019. Differential phenotype of immune cells in blood and milk following pegylated granulocyte colony stimulating factor (PEG-gCSF) therapy during a chronic Staphylococcus aureus infection in lactating Holsteins. Journal of Dairy Science. 102(10):9268-9284. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2019-16448.Relationship of molecular breeding value for beef tenderness on heifer traits through weaning their first calf
                                                        

- (Abstract Only)Bennett, G.L., Cushman, R.A., McNeel, A.K., Casas, E., Smith, T.P.L. 2019. Relationship of molecular breeding value for beef tenderness on heifer traits through weaning their first calf [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 97(Suppl3):266-267. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skz258.542.MicroRNA expression in thymus from calves in a coinfection study challenged with bovine viral diarrhea virus and Mycoplasma bovis

- (Abstract Only)Frequency of bovine viral diarrhea virus detected in subpopulations of peripheral blood mononuclear cells in persistently infected animals and health outcome
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Falkenberg, S.M., Dassanayake, R.P., Walz, P., Casas, E., Neill, J.D., Ridpath, J.F. 2019. Frequency of bovine viral diarrhea virus detected in subpopulations of peripheral blood mononuclear cells in persistently infected animals and health outcome. Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology. 207:46-52. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetimm.2018.11.015.Enhanced estimates of carcass and meat quality effects for polymorphisms in myostatin and mu-calpain genes
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bennett, G.L., Tait, R.G., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., King, D.A., Casas, E., Smith, T.P.L. 2019. Enhanced estimates of carcass and meat quality effects for polymorphisms in myostatin and mu-calpain genes. Journal of Animal Science. 97(2):569-577. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/sky451.Analysis of tRNA halves (tsRNAs) in serum from cattle challenged with bovine viral diarrhea virus
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Taxis, T.M., Bauermann, F.V., Ridpath, J.F., Casas, E. 2019. Analysis of tRNA halves (tsRNAs) in serum from cattle challenged with bovine viral diarrhea virus. Genetics and Molecular Biology. 42(2). https://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1678-4685-GMB-2018-0019.Symposium review: Omics in dairy and animal science--Promise, potential, and pitfalls
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lippolis, J.D., Powell, E.J., Reinhardt, T.A., Thacker, T.C., Casas, E. 2019. Symposium review: omics in dairy and animal science-promise, potential, and pitfalls. Journal of Dairy Science. 102(5):4741-4754. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2018-15267.Association of transfer RNA fragments in white blood cells with antibody response to bovine leukemia virus in Holstein cattle
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Taxis, T.M., Kehrli Jr., M.E., D'Orey-Branco, R., Casas, E. 2018. Association of transfer RNA fragments in white blood cells with antibody response to bovine leukemia virus in Holstein cattle. Frontiers in Genetics. 9:236. https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2018.00236.The effect of pegylated granulocyte colony stimulating factor therapy against experimental mastitis in lactating Holsteins
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Powell, E.J., Reinhardt, T.A., Casas, E., Lippolis, J.D. 2018. The effect of pegylated granulocyte colony-stimulating factor treatment prior to experimental mastitis in lactating Holsteins. Journal of Dairy Science. 101(9):8182-8193. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2018-14550.Association of Circulating Transfer RNA Fragments with Antibody Response to Mycoplasma bovis in Beef Cattle
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Casas, E., Cai, G., Kuehn, L.A., Register, K.B., McDaneld, T.G., Neill, J.D. 2018. Association of circulating transfer RNA fragments with antibody response to Mycoplasma bovis in beef cattle. BioMed Central (BMC) Veterinary Research. 14:89. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-018-1418-z.μ-Calpain (CAPN1), calpastatin (CAST), and growth hormone receptor (GHR) genetic effects on Angus beef heifer performance traits and reproduction
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Tait Jr, R.G., Cushman, R.A., McNeel, A.K., Casas, E., Smith, T.P.L., Freetly, H.C., Bennett, G.L. 2018. μ-Calpain (CAPN1), calpastatin (CAST), and growth hormone receptor (GHR) genetic effects on Angus beef heifer performance traits and reproduction. Theriogenology. 113:1-7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2018.02.002.MicroRNA expression and implications for infectious diseases in livestock
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Taxis, T.M., Casas, E. 2017. MicroRNA expression and implications for infectious diseases in livestock. Centre for Agriculture and Biosciences International. 12(26):1-20. https://doi.org/10.1079/PAVSNNR201712026.Circulating microRNAs in serum from cattle challenged with Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Taxis, T.M., Bauermann, F.V., Ridpath, J.F., Casas, E. 2017. Circulating microRNAs in serum from cattle challenged with Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus. Frontiers in Genetics. doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2017.00091.Differential susceptibility of bighorn sheep (Ovis Canadensis) and domestic sheep (Ovis Aries) neutrophils to Mannheimia Haemolytica Leukotoxin is not due to differential expression of cell surface CD18
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Dassanayake, R.P., Shanthalingam, S., Liu, W., Casas, E., Srikumaran, S. 2017. Differential susceptibility of bighorn sheep (Ovis Canadensis) and domestic sheep (Ovis Aries) neutrophils to Mannheimia Haemolytica Leukotoxin is not due to differential expression of cell surface CD18. Journal of Wildlife Diseases. 53(3):625-629. doi: 10.7589/2016-11-244.A review of selected genes with known effects on performance and health of cattle
                                                        

- (Review Article)Casas, E., Kehrli Jr., M.E. 2016. A review of selected genes with known effects on performance and health of cattle. Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 3(113). doi: 10.3389/fvets.2016.00113.Differential expression of small non-coding RNAs in serum from cattle challenged with viruses causing bovine respiratory disease

- (Abstract Only)Differential expression of miRNA-423-5p in serum from cattle challenged with bovine viral diarrhea virus

- (Abstract Only)Differential susceptibility of bighorn sheep and domestic sheep neutrophils to Mannheimia haemolytica leukotoxin is not due to differential expression of cell surface CD18

- (Abstract Only)Differential expression of miRNA-423-5p in serum from cattle challenged with bovine viral diarrhea virus

- (Abstract Only)Taxis, T.M., Bauermann, F.V., Ridpath, J.F., Casas, E. 2017. Differential expression of miRNA-423-5p in serum from cattle challenged with bovine viral diarrhea virus [abstract]. International Plant & Animal Genome XXV Conference, January 14-18, 2017, San Diego, California. p. 5. http://www.intlpag.org/2017/images/pdf/PAGXXV-abstracts-workshops.pdfDifferential expression of small non-coding RNAs in serum from cattle challenged with viruses causing bovine respiratory disease

- (Abstract Only)Taxis, T.M., Bauermann, F.V., Fulton, R.W., Ridpath, J.F., Casas, E. 2017. Differential expression of small non-coding RNAs in serum from cattle challenged with viruses causing bovine respiratory disease. International Plant & Animal Genome XXV Conference, January 14-18, 2017, San Diego, California. p. 140. http://www.intlpag.org/2017/images/pdf/PAGXXV-abstracts-workshops.pdfAssociation of microRNAs with antibody response to mycoplasma bovis in beef cattle
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Casas, E., Cai, G., Kuehn, L.A., Register, K.B., Mcdaneld, T.G., Neill, J.D. 2016. Association of microRNAs with antibody response to mycoplasma bovis in beef cattle. PLoS One. 11(8). doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0161651.Selection enhanced estimates of marker effects on means and variances of beef tenderness

- (Proceedings)Tait Jr, R.G., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., King, D.A., Keele, J.W., Casas, E., Thallman, R.M., Smith, T.P., Bennett, G.L. 2016. Selection enhanced estimates of marker effects on means and variances of beef tenderness. In proceedings: 2016 Beef Improvement Federation Annual Meeting & Symposium. Manhattan, KS, Jun 14-17, 2016. pp. 115-121.  www.beefimprovement.org/library-2/convention-proceedings.Association of bta-miR-24-3p with serum antibody response to Mycoplasma spp. in beef cattle

- (Abstract Only)Casas, E., Cai, G., Kuehn, L.A., Register, K.B., Neill, J.D., McDaneld, T.G. 2016. Association of bta-miR-24-3p with serum antibody response to Mycoplasma spp. in beef cattle. 35th International Society for Animal Genetics Conference, July 23-27, 2016, Salt Lake City, Utah. p. 39.Estimates of epistatic and pleiotropic effects of casein alpha s1 (CSN1S1) and thyroglobulin (TG) genetic markers on beef heifer performance traits enhanced by selection
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Tait Jr, R.G., Cushman, R.A., McNeel, A.K., Casas, E., Smith, T.P., Freetly, H.C., Bennett, G.L. 2016. Estimates of epistatic and pleiotropic effects of casein alpha s1 (CSN1S1) and thyroglobulin (TG) genetic markers on beef heifer performance traits enhanced by selection. Journal of Animal Science. 94(3):920-926. doi:10.2527/jas2015-9860.Association of selenocysteine transfer RNA fragments with serum antibody response to Mycoplasma spp. in beef cattle

- (Abstract Only)Use of Genomics in Economically Important Traits in Ovine Populations

- (Proceedings)Casas, E., White, S.N. 2015. Use of Genomics in Economically Important Traits in Ovine Populations. In: Proceedings of the X International Seminar on Sheep Production in the Tropics, November 2-26, 2015, Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico. 2015 CDROM.Characterization of circulating transfer RNA-Derived RNA fragments in cattle
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Casas, E., Cai, G., Neill, J.D. 2015. Characterization of circulating transfer RNA-Derived RNA fragments in cattle. Frontiers in Genetics. 6:271. doi: 10.3389/fgene.2015.00271.Potential contribution of genomics and biotechnology in animal production

- (Book / Chapter)Casas, E., Montaldo, H.H., Nonneman, D.J., Poli, M.A. 2015. Potential contribution of genomics and biotechnology in animal production. In: Dominguez, R.N., Valverde, R.R., Rivera, S.F., Febres, O.A., Winder, M.G., Munoz T.E., editors. Livestock in Latin America and the Caribbean: Alternatives for the sustainable, inclusive and competitive production of animal-derived foods. 1st edition. Guadalajara, Mexico: Printing Arts Mexico. p. 761-788.Seasonal variation in vitamin D status of beef cattle reared in the central United States
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Casas, E., Lippolis, J.D., Kuehn, L.A., Reinhardt, T.A. 2015. Seasonal variation in vitamin D status of beef cattle reared in the central United States. Domestic Animal Endocrinology. 52:71-74. DOI: 10.1016/j.domaniend.2015.03.003.Coordinated international action to accelerate genome-to-phenome with FAANG, The Functional Annotation of Animal Genomes project
                                                        

- (Review Article)Andersson, L., Archibald, A.L., Bottema, C.D., Brauning, R., Burgess, S.C., Burt, D.W., Casas, E., Cheng, H.H., Clarke, L., Couldrey, C., Dalrymple, B.P., Elski, C.G., Foissac, S., Giuffra, E., Groenen, M.A., Hayes, B.J., Huang, L.S., Khatib, H., Kijas, J.W., Kim, H., Lunney, J.K., McCarthy, F.M., McEwan, J.C., Moore, S., Nanduri, B., Notredame, C., Palti, Y., Plastow, G.S., Reecy, J.M., Rohrer, G.A., Sarrapoulou, E., Schmidt, C.J., Silverstein, J., Tellam, R.L., Tixier-Biochard, M., Tosser-Klopp, G., Tuggle, C.K., Vilkki, J., White, S.N., Zhao, S., Zhou, H. 2015. Coordinated international action to accelerate genome-to-phenome with FAANG, The Functional Annotation of Animal Genomes project. Genome Biology. 16:57. DOI:10.1186/S13059-015-0622-4.MicroRNA expression profiling in tonsils of calves challenged with a laboratory strain or field isolates of Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus

- (Abstract Only)CAPN1, CAST, and DGAT1 genetic effects on preweaning performance, carcass quality traits, and residual variance of tenderness in a beef cattle population selected for haplotype and allele equalization
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Tait, R.G., Jr., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., King, D.A., Keele, J.W., Casas, E., Smith, T.P., Bennett, G.L. 2014. CAPN1, CAST, and DGAT1 genetic effects on preweaning performance, carcass quality traits, and residual variance of tenderness in a beef cattle population selected for haplotype and allele equalization. Journal of Animal Science. 92(12):5382-5393.A genome-wide association study for the incidence of persistent bovine viral diarrhea virus infection in cattle

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Casas, E., Hessman, B.E., Keele, J.W., Ridpath, J.F. 2015. A genome-wide association study for the incidence of persistent bovine viral diarrhea virus infection in cattle. Animal Genetics. 46:8-15. DOI: 10.1111/age.12239.A genome-wide association study for the incidence of persistent bovine viral diarrhea virus infection in cattle

- (Abstract Only)A Genome-Wide Association Study for the Incidence of Persistent Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus Infection in Cattle.

- (Proceedings)Selection enhanced estimates of μ-calpain, calpastatin, and dacylglycerol O-acyltransferase 1 genetic effects on pre-weaning performance, carcass quality traits, and residual variance of tenderness in composite ... cattle

- (Proceedings)Tait Jr, R.G., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., King, D.A., Keele, J.W., Casas, E., Smith, T.P.L., Bennett, G.L. 2014. Selection enhanced estimates of μ-calpain, calpastatin, and dacylglycerol O-acyltransferase 1 genetic effects on pre-weaning performance, carcass quality traits, and residual variance of tenderness in composite MARC III beef cattle. In: Proceedings of the 10th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production, August 17-22, 2014, Vancouver, BC, Canada.  Paper No. 232. Available: https://asas.org/wcgalp-proceedings.Calpastatin and μ-calpain differ in their control of genotype specific residual variance of beef tenderness in Angus and MARC III steers

- (Abstract Only)μ-Calpain, calpastatin, and growth hormone receptor genetic effects on preweaning performance, carcass quality traits, and residual variance of tenderness in Angus cattle selected to increase minor haplotype ... frequencies
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Tait Jr, R.G., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., King, D.A., Casas, E., Thallman, R.M., Smith, T.P., Bennett, G.L. 2014. μ-Calpain, calpastatin, and growth hormone receptor genetic effects on preweaning performance, carcass quality traits, and residual variance of tenderness in Angus cattle selected to increase minor haplotype and allele frequencies. Journal of Animal Science. 92(2):456-466.Seasonal variation in vitamin D status of beef cattle reared in the midwest and Fed to NRC recommendations.

- (Abstract Only)Polymorphisms in the calpastatin and mu-calpain genes associated with beef iron content
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Casas, E., Duan, Q., Schneider, M.J., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Cundiff, L.V., Reecy, J.M. 2014. Polymorphisms in the calpastatin and mu-calpain genes associated with beef iron content. Animal Genetics. 45(2):283-284. DOI: 10.1111/age.12108.A genome-wide association study identified CYP2J2 as a major gene controlling serum vitamin D in beef cattle

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Casas, E., Leach, R.J., Reinhardt, T.A., Thallman, R.M., Lippolis, J.D., Bennett, G.L., Kuehn, L.A. 2013. A genome-wide association study identified CYP2J2 as a major gene controlling serum vitamin D in beef cattle. Journal of Animal Science. 91:3549-3556.High-impact animal health research conducted at the USDA's National Animal Disease Center

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bannantine, J.P., Olsen, S.C., Kehrli Jr, M.E., Stanton, T.B., Casas, E., Whipple, D.L., Zuelke, K.A. 2013. High-impact animal health research conducted at the USDA's National Animal Disease Center. Veterinary Microbiology. 165(2013):224-233 DOI: 10.1016/j.vetmic.2013.04.010.Genetic effects of GDF8 and CAPN1 for carcass and meat traits

- (Abstract Only)A genome-wide association study identified CYP2J2 as a major gene controlling serum Vitamin D status in beef cattle

- (Abstract Only)Casas, E., Leach, R.J., Reinhardt, T.A., Thallman, R.M., Lippolis, J.D., Bennett, G.L., Kuehn, L.A. 2013. A genome-wide association study identified CYP2J2 as a major gene controlling serum Vitamin D status in beef cattle. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. Vol.91(Supplement 2):62.Abstract No. 0185.Estimation of genetic marker effects for CAPN1, CAST, and GHR on carcass quality traits in Angus cattle selected to increase minor marker frequencies

- (Abstract Only)Tait Jr, R.G., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., King, D.A., Casas, E., Thallman, R.M., Smith, T.P., Bennett, G.L. 2013. Estimation of genetic marker effects for CAPN1, CAST, and GHR on carcass quality traits in Angus cattle selected to increase minor marker frequencies [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 91(Supplement 2):62-63. Abstract No. O186.A genome-wide association study for the incidence of persistent bovine viral diarrhea virus infection in cattle

- (Abstract Only)Casas, E., Hessman, B.E., Keele, J.W., Ridpath, J.F. 2013. A genome-wide association study for the incidence of persistent bovine viral diarrhea virus infection in cattle. Plant and Animal Genome. Proceedings of the Plant Animal Genome XXI. San Diego, CA. p.0560.Selection for genetic markers in beef cattle reveals complex associations of thyroglobulin and casein1-S1 with carcass and meat traits

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bennett, G.L., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., King, D.A., Casas, E., Smith, T.P. 2013. Selection for genetic markers in beef cattle reveals complex associations of thyroglobulin and casein1-S1 with carcass and meat traits. Journal of Animal Science. 91(2):565-571.Birth and weaning traits in crossbred cattle from Hereford, Angus, Norwegian Red, Swedish Red and White, Wagyu, and Friesian sires

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Casas, E., Thallman, R.M., Cundiff, L.V. 2012. Birth and weaning traits in crossbred cattle from Hereford, Angus, Norwegian Red, Swedish Red and White, Wagyu, and Friesian sires. Journal of Animal Science. 90:2916-2920. Available:http://www.journalofanimalscience.org/content/90/9/2916Opportunities and challenges from the use of genomic selection for beef cattle breeding in Latin America

- (Review Article)Montaldo, H.H., Casas, E., Sterman Ferraz, J.B., Vega-Murillo, V.E., Roman-Ponce, S.I. 2012. Opportunities and challenges from the use of genomic selection for beef cattle breeding in Latin America. Animal Frontiers. 2(1):23-29.Relationship of polymorphisms within metabolic genes and carcass traits in crossbred beef cattle

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Rempel, L.A., Casas, E., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L. 2012. Relationship of polymorphisms within metabolic genes and carcass traits in crossbred beef cattle. Journal of Animal Science. 90(4):1311-1316.Fine mapping of loci on BTA2 and BTA26 associated with bovine viral diarrhea persistent infection and linked with bovine respiratory disease in cattle

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Zanella, R., Casas, E., Snowder, G., Neibergs, H. L. 2011. Fine mapping of loci on BTA2 and BTA26 associated with bovine viral diarrhea persistent infection and linked with bovine respiratory disease in cattle. Frontiers in Genetics. 2:82. Available:  http://www.frontiersin.org/livestock_genomics/10.3389/fgene.2011.00082/abstract.Use of sample pooling in a genome-wide association study identifies chromosomal regions affecting incidence of bovine respiratory disease

- (Abstract Only)Kuehn, L.A., Keele, J.W., Casas, E., Jones, S., King, D.A., McDaneld, T.G., Smith, T.P.L., Wheeler, T.L. 2011. Use of sample pooling in a genome-wide association study identifies chromosomal regions affecting incidence of bovine respiratory disease [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 89 (E-Supplement 1):422 (Abstract #336).Genomic regions associated with incidence of disease in cattle using DNA pooling and a high density single nucleotide polymorphism array

- (Abstract Only)Casas, E., Kuehn, L.A., McDaneld, T.G., Smith, T.P.L., Keele, J.W. 2011. Genomic regions associated with incidence of disease in cattle using DNA pooling and a high density single nucleotide polymorphism array [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 89 (E-Supplement 1):158. (Abstract 18).Birth and weaning traits in crossbred cattle from Hereford, Angus, Brahman, Boran, Tuli, and Belgian Blue sires

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Casas, E., Thallman, R.M., Cundiff, L.V. 2011. Birth and weaning traits in crossbred cattle from Hereford, Angus, Brahman, Boran, Tuli, and Belgian Blue sires. Journal of Animal Science. 89:979-987.Loci on Bos taurus chromosome 2 and Bos taurus chromosome 26 are linked with bovine respiratory disease and associated with persistent infection of bovine viral diarrhea virus

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Neibergs, H., Zanella, R., Casas, E., Snowder, G.D., Wenz, J., Neibergs, J.S., Moore, D. 2011. Loci on Bos taurus chromosome 2 and Bos taurus chromosome 26 are linked with bovine respiratory disease and associated with persistent infection of bovine viral diarrhea virus. Journal of Animal Science. 89:907-915.Association of single nucleotide polymorphisms in the ANKRA2 and CD180 genes with bovine respiratory disease and presence of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Casas, E., Garcia, M.D., Wells, J., Smith, T.P.L. 2011. Association of single nucleotide polymorphisms in the ANKRA2 and CD180 genes with bovine respiratory disease and presence of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis. Animal Genetics. 42:571-577.BTA2 and BTA26 are linked with bovine respiratory disease and associated with persistent infection of bovine viral diarrhea virus

- (Abstract Only)Zanella, R., Casas, E., Snowder, G.D., Wenz, J., Neibergs, J.S., Moore, D., Neibergs, H.L. 2011. BTA2 and BTA26 are linked with bovine respiratory disease and associated with persistent infection of bovine viral diarrhea virus [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome XIX Conference. Poster No. P522.Association of single nucleotide polymorphisms in the ANKRA2 and CD180 genes with bovine respiratory disease and presence of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis

- (Abstract Only)Casas, E., Garcia, M.D., Wells, J., Smith, T.P. 2011. Association of single nucleotide polymorphisms in the ANKRA2 and CD180 genes with bovine respiratory disease and presence of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome XIX Conference. Poster No. P193.Genomics of bovine respiratory disease complex at USMARC

- (Abstract Only)Kuehn, L.A., Casas, E., Bennett, G.L., Chitko Mckown, C.G., Keele, J.W., McDaneld, T.G., Snelling, W.M., Thallman, R.M. 2011. Genomics of bovine respiratory disease complex at USMARC [Invited abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 89(E-Suppl. 2):61-62. Abstract #43.Genomics of Disease in Beef Cattle

- (Proceedings)Casas, E., Kuehn, L.A., Snelling, W.M., Wells, J. 2010. Genomics of Disease in Beef Cattle.  Proceedings of the 9th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production, Leipzig, Germany. August 1-6, 2010. CD-ROM Communication No. 0125.Markers on bovine chromosome 20 associated with carcass quality and composition traits and incidence of contracting infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Garcia, M.D., Matukumalli, L., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Smith, T.P., Casas, E. 2010. Markers on bovine chromosome 20 associated with carcass quality and composition traits and incidence of contracting infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis. Animal Biotechnology. 21(3):188-202.Application of marker selection to enhance estimation of genetic effects and gene interaction in cattle

- (Proceedings)Bennett, G.L., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., King, D.A., Casas, E., Smith, T.P. 2010. Application of marker selection to enhance estimation of genetic effects and gene interaction in cattle. Proceedings, 9th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production, Leipzig, Germany. August 1-6, 2010. CD-ROM Communication No. 0286.Identification of Genetic Regions Associated with Bovine Viral Diarrhea-Persistently Infected Cattle

- (Abstract Only)Zanella, R., Wenz, J., Casas, E., Neibergs, J.S., Moore, D., Neibergs, H.L. 2010. Identification of Genetic Regions Associated with Bovine Viral Diarrhea-Persistently Infected Cattle [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 88(E-Supplement 2):739. (Abstract #772).Markers on Bovine Chromosome 20 Associated with Carcass Quality and Composition Traits and Incidence of Contracting Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis

- (Abstract Only)Garcia, M.D., Matukumalli, L., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Smith, T.P., Casas, E. 2010. Markers on Bovine Chromosome 20 Associated with Carcass Quality and Composition Traits and Incidence of Contracting Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome XVIII Conference.  Poster No. P196. Available: http://www.intl-pag.org/18/abstracts/P03e_PAGXVIII_196.htmlEffect of Bovine Respiratory Disease and Overall Pathogenic Disease Incidence on Carcass Traits

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Garcia, M.D., Thallman, R.M., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Casas, E. 2010. Effect of Bovine Respiratory Disease and Overall Pathogenic Disease Incidence on Carcass Traits. Journal of Animal Science. 88(2):491-496.Impact of Genomics on Animal Production

- (Proceedings)Postweaning Growth and Carcass Traits in Crossbred Cattle from Hereford, Angus, Brangus, Beefmaster, Bonsmara, and Romosinuano Maternal Grandsires

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Casas, E., Thallman, R.M., Kuehn, L.A., Cundiff, L.V. 2010. Postweaning Growth and Carcass Traits in Crossbred Cattle from Hereford, Angus, Brangus, Beefmaster, Bonsmara, and Romosinuano Maternal Grandsires. Journal of Animal Science. 88(1):102-108.Quantitative Genomics of Male Reproduction

- (Book / Chapter)Casas, E., Ford, J.J., Rohrer, G.A. 2010. Quantitative Genomics of Male Reproduction. In: Jiang, Z., and Ott, T. L., Editors. Reproductive Genomics in Domestic Animals. Ames, IA:Wiley-Blackwell. p. 53-66.Association of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in the CAST Gene Associated with Longissimus Tenderness in Beef Cattle

- (Abstract Only)Casas, E., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Bennett, G.L., Smith, T.P.L. 2009. Association of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in the CAST Gene Associated with Longissimus Tenderness in Beef Cattle [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 87(E-Suppl. 2):533. Abstract #628.Association of single nucleotide polymorphisms in candidate genes residing under quantitative trait loci in beef cattle

- (Abstract Only)Casas, E., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Bennett, G.L., Smith, T.P.L.  2009. Association of single nucleotide polymorphisms in candidate genes residing under quantitative trait loci in beef cattle [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome XVII Conference Proceedings.  Poster No. P477.Prevalence of the prion gene E211K variant in U.S. cattle

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Heaton, M.P., Keele, J.W., Harhay, G.P., Richt, J., Koohmaraie, M., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Casas, E., King, D.A., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Neibergs, H.L., Chase, C.C., Kalbfleisch, T.S., Smith, T.P., Clawson, M.L., Laegreid, W.W. 2008. Prevalence of the prion gene E211K variant in U.S. cattle. BioMed Central (BMC) Veterinary Research [journal online].  4:25.  Available: (http://www.biomedcentral.com/1746-6148/4/25).A putative quantitative trait locus on chromosome 20 associated with bovine pathogenic disease incidence

- (Abstract Only)Casas, E., Snowder, G.D. 2008. A putative quantitative trait locus on chromosome 20 associated with bovine pathogenic disease incidence [Abstract]. XXXI Animal Genetics International Conference Proceedings, July 20-24, 2008, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Poster #2017.A putative quantitative trait locus on chromosome 20 associated with bovine pathogenic disease incidence

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Casas, E., Snowder, G.D. 2008. A putative quantitative trait locus on chromosome 20 associated with bovine pathogenic disease incidence. Journal of Animal Science. 86:2455-2460.Markers on bovine chromosome 20 associated with fat related traits and incidence of contracting bovine respiratory disease

- (Abstract Only)Garcia, M.D., Matukumalli, L., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Koohmaraie, M., Smith, T.P., Casas, E. 2008. Markers on bovine chromosome 20 associated with fat related traits and incidence of contracting bovine respiratory disease [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 86(E-Suppl. 2):210. Abstract #W54.Prevalence of the prion gene E211K variant in U.S. cattle

- (Abstract Only)Heaton, M.P., Keele, J.W., Harhay, G.P., Richt, J., Koohmaraie, M., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Casas, E., King, D.A., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Neibergs, H.L., Chase, C.C., Kalbfleisch, T.S., Smith, T.P., Clawson, M.L., Laegreid, W.W. 2008. Prevalence of the prion gene E211K variant in U.S. cattle (abstract). Plant and Animal Genome XVI Conference. Poster No. P538.Assessing the association of single nucleotide polymorphisms at the thyroglobulin gene with carcass traits in beef cattle

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Casas, E., White, S.N., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M., Bennett, G.L., Smith, T.P.L. 2007. Assessing the association of single nucleotide polymorphisms at the thyroglobulin gene with carcass traits in beef cattle. Journal of Animal Science. 85:2807-2814.Growth and pubertal development of F1 bulls from Hereford, Angus, Norwegian Red, Swedish Red and White, Friesian, and Wagyu sires

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Casas, E., Lunstra, D.D., Cundiff, L.V., Ford, J.J. 2007. Growth and pubertal development of F1 bulls from Hereford, Angus, Norwegian Red, Swedish Red and White, Friesian, and Wagyu sires. Journal of Animal Science. 85:2904-2909.Utilization of Bos Indicus cattle in Florida beef enterprises: Carcass Traits and Merit

- (Proceedings)Riley, D.G., Chase, C.C., Johnson, D.D., Olson, T.A., West, R.L., Coleman, S.W., Phillips, W.A., Franke, D.E., Casas, E. 2007. Utilization of Bos Indicus cattle in Florida beef enterprises: Carcass Traits and Merit. Florida Beef Cattle Short Course Proceedings; "Enhancing Quality Production While Maintaining Profitability". Pages 47-80.The u-Calpain and Calpastatin Tenderness Markers are Predictive of Tenderness Variation Among Samples Obtained From Commercial U.S. Select Beef Carcasses

- (Abstract Only)Shackelford, S.D., Casas, E., Smith, T.P., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2007. The u-calpain and calpastatin tenderness markers are predictive of tenderness variation among samples obtained from commercial U.S. select beef carcasses. Proc. 60th Reciprocal Meat Conference, June 17-20, 2007, Brookings, SD. http://www.meatscience.org/pubs/rmcarchv/2007/presentations/RMC_2007_060_4_073_Shackelford.pdfGrowth and Pubertal Development of F1 Bulls from Hereford, Angus, Norwegian Red, Swedish Red and White, Friesian, and Wagyu Sires

- (Abstract Only)Casas, E., Lunstra, D.D., Cundiff, L.V., Ford, J.J. 2007. Growth and pubertal development of F1 bulls from Hereford, Angus, Norwegian Red, Swedish Red and White, Friesian, and Wagyu sires [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 85(Suppl. 1):475. Abstract #W35.Evaluation of Nucleolar Proliferating Protein 1 as a Candidate Gene for Beef Carcass Characteristics

- (Abstract Only)Bosques, J.H., Pagan, M., Casas, E., Casas, A., Cianzio, D. 2007. Evaluation of nucleolar proliferating protein 1 as a candidate gene for beef carcass characteristics [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 85(Suppl. 1):18. Abstract #M44.Segregation of a molecular marker in the TRPC1 gene and its association with growth and carcass traits in beef cattle

- (Abstract Only)Bosquez, J.H., Pagan, M., Casas, E., Cianzio, D., Casas, A. 2007. Segregation of a molecular marker in the TRPC1 gene and its association with growth and carcass traits in beef cattle [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 85(Suppl. 2):65. Abstract #55.Segregation of polymorphisms at Calpain and Calpastatin in beef cattle grown in the tropics

- (Abstract Only)Bosques, J.H., Pagan, M., Casas, E. 2007. Segregation of polymorphisms at  Calpain and Calpastatin in beef cattle grown in the tropics [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 85(Suppl. 1):191. Abstract #219.ASSOCIATION OF A SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE POLYMORPHISM IN SPP1 WITH GROWTH TRAITS AND TWINNING IN A CATTLE POPULATION SELECTED FOR TWINNING RATE

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Allan, M.F., Thallman, R.M., Cushman, R.A., Echternkamp, S.E., White, S.N., Kuehn, L.A., Casas, E., Smith, T.P. 2007. Association of a single nucleotide polymorphism in spp1 with growth traits and twinning in a cattle population selected for twinning rate. Journal of Animal Science. 85(2):341-347.Evaluation in beef cattle of six deoxyribonucleic acid markers developed for dairy traits reveals an osteopontin polymorphism associated with postweaning growth.

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)White, S.N., Casas, E., Allan, M.F., Keele, J.W., Snelling, W.M., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Koohmaraie, M., Smith, T.P. 2007. Evaluation in beef cattle of six deoxyribonucleic acid markers developed for dairy traits reveals an osteopontin polymorphism associated with post-weaning growth. Journal of Animal Science. 85:1-10.Putative quantitative trait loci associated with the probability of contracting infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Casas, E., Stone, R.T. 2006. Putative quantitative trait loci associated with the probability of contracting infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis. Journal of Animal Science. 84:3180-3184.QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI FOR INFECTIOUS BOVINE KERATOCONJUNCTIVITIS

- (Proceedings)Casas, E., Stone, R.T. 2006. Quantitative trait loci for infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis [abstract]. Proceedings of the 30th International Conference on Animal Genetics (ISAG), August 20-26, 2006, Porto Seguro, Brazil. p. 85. Paper No. D041.Linkage Disequilibrium Mapping of Meat Quality QTL

- (Abstract Only)Feijo, G.L., Kirkpatrick, B.W., Casas, E. 2006. Linkage disequilibrium mapping of meat quality QTL [abstract]. Proceedings of the 30th International Conference on Animal Genetics (ISAG), August 20-26, 2006, Porto Seguro, Brazil. p. 100. Paper No. D526.ASSOCIATION OF MICROSATELLITE MARKERS ON BOVINE CHROMOSOMES 5 AND 6 WITH CARCASS TRAITS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Sanborn, A.M., Casas, E., Rosa, A.J. 2006. Association of microsatellite markers on bovine chromosomes 5 and 6 with carcass traits [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 84(Suppl. 1):447. Abstract #626.APPLICATION OF GENOMICS TO IDENTIFY GENES INFLUENCING ECONOMICALLY IMPORTANT TRAITS IN ANIMALS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Casas, E. 2006. Application of genomics to identify genes influencing economically important traits in animals. Archivos Latinoamericanos De Produccion Animal. 14(1):24-31.DEVELOPMENT OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS FOR MARKER-ASSISTED SELECTION OF CATTLE

- (Proceedings)Nonneman, D.J., Casas, E. 2005. Development of information systems for marker-assisted selection of cattle. Morelos, Mexico. 11/13-19/2005. IN: Proceedings, XLI National Livestock Research Meeting.TESTING FOR INTERACTIONS BETWEEN CALPASTATIN AND U-CALPAIN MARKERS IN BEEF CATTLE ON TENDERNESS TRAITS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Casas, E., White, S.N., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Koohmaraie, M., Riley, D.G., Chase, C.C. Jr., Johnson, D.D., Smith, T.P. 2006. Effects of calpastatin and u-calpain markers in beef cattle on tenderness traits. Journal of Animal Science. 84:520-525.APPLICATION OF GENOMICS TO IDENTIFY GENES INFLUENCING ECONOMICALLY IMPORTANT TRAITS IN ANIMAL PRODUCTION

- (Proceedings)Casas, E. 2005. Application of genomics to identify genes influencing economically important traits in animal production. BIOTAM. Nueva Series Special Edition Vol III. CD-ROM. p. 51-59.TESTING FOR INTERACTIONS BETWEEN CALPASTATIN AND U-CALPAIN MARKERS IN BEEF CATTLE ON TENDERNESS TRAITS

- (Abstract Only)Casas, E., White, S.N., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Koohmaraie, M., Riley, D.G., Chase, C.C., Johnson, D.D., Smith, T.P. 2006. Testing for interactions between Calpastatin and u-Calpain markers in beef cattle on tenderness traits [abstract]. Midwestern Section of the American Society of Animal Science. 84(Suppl. 2):135. Paper No. 329.POSTWEANING GROWTH AND CARCASS TRAITS IN CROSSBRED CATTLE FROM HEREFORD, ANGUS, NORWEGIAN RED, SWEDISH RED AND WHITE, FRIESIAN, AND WAGYU MATERNAL GRANDSIRES

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Casas, E., Cundiff, L.V. 2006. Postweaning growth and carcass traits in crossbred cattle from Hereford, Angus, Norwegian Red, Swedish Red and White, Friesian, and Wagyu maternal grandsires. Journal of Animal Science. 84:305-310.Genes Involved in Productive Traits in Beef Cattle

- (Other)Casas, E. 2010. Genes Involved in Productive Traits in Beef Cattle. In: Genetics of Domestic Animals, 1st. Edition. G. Giovambattista and P. Peral-Garcia, Eds. Universidad Nacional de la Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Chapter 13. Pages 227-238. ISBN: 978-950-555-378-5.EVALUATION OF DORSET, FINNSHEEP, ROMANOV, TEXEL, AND MONTADALE BREEDS OF SHEEP: V. REPRODUCTION OF F1 EWES IN SPRING MATING SEASONS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Casas, E., Freking, B.A., Leymaster, K.A. 2005. Evaluation of Dorset, Finnsheep, Romanov, Texel, and Montadale breeds of sheep: V. Reproduction of F1 ewes in spring mating seasons. Journal of Animal Science.  83:2743-2751.EXPERIMENTAL RESULTS TO TAKE TO THE BANK

- (Popular Publication)Leymaster, K.A., Freking, B.A., Casas, E. 2005.  Experimental results to take to the bank. The Shepherd. 50(9):11-14.IDENTIFICATION OF GENETIC MARKERS FOR FAT DEPOSITION AND MEAT TENDERNESS ON BOVINE CHROMOSOME 5: DEVELOPMENT OF A LOW DENSITY SNP MAP

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Stone, R.T., Casas, E., Smith, T.P.L., Keele, J.W., Harhay, G.P., Bennett, G.L., Koohmaraie, M., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Snelling, W.M.  2005.  Identification of genetic markers for fat deposition and meat tenderness on bovine chromosome 5: Development of a low-density single nucleotide polymorphism map. Journal of Animal Science.  83:2280-2288.A NEW SNP IN CAPN1 EXTENDS THE CURRENT TENDERNESS MARKER TEST TO INCLUDE CATTLE OF BOS INDICUS, BOS TAURUS, AND CROSSBRED DESCENT

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)White, S.N., Casas, E., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Koohmaraie, M., Riley, D.G., Chase, C.C., Johnson, D.D., Keele, J.W., Smith, T.P. 2005. A new snp in capn1 extends the current tenderness marker test to include cattle of bos indicus, bos taurus, and crossbred descent. Journal of Animal Science. 83:2001-2008.LINKAGE MAPPING BOVINE EST-BASED SNP

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Snelling, W.M., Casas, E., Stone, R.T., Keele, J.W., Harhay, G.P., Bennett, G.L., Smith, T.P. 2005. Linkage mapping bovine EST-based SNP. Biomed Central (BMC) Genomics 6:74.BIOTECHNOLOGY APPLIED TO ANIMAL PRODUCTION IN LATIN AMERICA

- (Proceedings)Casas, E., Corva, P.M., Felmer, R., Regitano, L.C., Sifuentes, A.M., Duarte, A. 2007. Biotechnology applied to animal production in Latin America. Proceedings of the IV Reunion Internacional de FORAGRO, April 13-15, 2005, Panama City, Panama.  Available: http://www.iicanet.org/foragro/cd_prior/Docs/BiotAn.pdf.ACHIEVEMENTS OF RESEARCH IN THE FIELD OF MOLECULAR GENETICS

- (Other)Casas, E., Nonneman, D.J. 2005. Achievements of research in the field of molecular genetics. In: Rosati, A. Tewolde, A., Mosconi, C., editors. WAAP Book of the Year 2005. Wageningen, The Netherlands: Wageningen Academic Publishers.  p. 49-58.GROWTH AND CARCASS TRAITS IN CROSSBRED CATTLE FROM HEREFORD, ANGUS, NORWEGIAN RED, SWEDISH RED AND WHITE, FRIESIAN, AND WAGYU MATERNAL GRANDSIRES

- (Abstract Only)Casas, E., Cundiff, L.V. 2005. Growth and carcass traits in crossbred cattle from Hereford, Angus, Norwegian Red, Swedish Red and White, Friesian, and Wagyu maternal grandsires [abstract]. Midwestern Section of the American Society of Animal Science. 83(Suppl. 2):38. Paper No. 16.THE USE OF GENOMICS TO IDENTIFY GENES INFLUENCING ECONOMICALLY IMPORTANT TRAITS IN BEEF CATTLE

- (Proceedings)Casas, E. 2004. The use of genomics to identify genes influencing economically important traits in beef cattle. Proceedings of the First Agrobiotechnology Congress, November 30 to December 4, 2004, Monterrey, Mexico. p. 56-74.A NEW SNP MARKER IN CAPN1 IS ASSOCIATED WITH TENDERNESS IN CATTLE OF INDICINE, TAURINE, AND ADMIXED DESCENT

- (Abstract Only)White, S.N., Casas, E., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Koohmaraie, M., Riley, D.G., Chase, C.C., Johnson, D.D., Keele, J.W., Smith, T.P. 2005. A new snp marker in capn1 is associated with tenderness in cattle of indicine, taurine, and admixed descent. Proc., Plant & Animal Genome XIII, San Diego, CA. P528. p. 203. 2005.ASSESSMENT OF SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE POLYMORPHISMS IN GENES RESIDING ON CHROMOSOMES 14 AND 29 FOR ASSOCIATION WITH CARCASS COMPOSITION TRAITS IN BOS INDICUS CATTLE

- (Abstract Only)Chase, C.C. Jr., Casas, E., White, S.N., Riley, D.G., Smith, T.P., Brenneman, R.A., Olson, T.A., Johnson, D.D., Coleman, S.W., Bennett, G.L. 2005. Assessment of single nucleotide polymorphisms in genes residing on chromosomes 14 and 29 for association with carcass composition traits in Bos indicus cattle [Abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome XIII, January 15-19, 2005, San Diego, CA. p. 203.THE USE OF GENOMICS TO IDENTIFY GENES INFLUENCING ECONOMICALLY IMPORTANT TRAITS IN BEEF CATTLE

- (Abstract Only)ASSESSMENT OF SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE POLYMORPHISMS IN GENES RESIDING ON CHROMOSOMES 14 AND 29 FOR ASSOCIATION WITH CARCASS COMPOSITION TRAITS IN BOS INDICUS CATTLE

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Casas, E., White, S.N., Riley, D.G., Smith, T.P., Brenneman, R.A., Olson, T.A., Johnson, D.D., Coleman, S.W., Bennett, G.L., Chase, C.C. 2005. Assessment of single nucleotide polymorphisms in genes residing on chromosomes 14 and 29 for association with carcass composition traits in bos indicus cattle. Journal of Animal Science. 83:13-19.ASSOCIATION OF MARKERS IN THE BOVINE CAPN1 GENE WITH MEAT TENDERNESS IN LARGE CROSSBRED POPULATIONS THAT SAMPLE INFLUENTIAL INDUSTRY SIRES

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Page, B.T., Casas, E., Quaas, R.L., Thallman, R.M., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Koohmaraie, M., White, S.N., Bennett, G.L., Keele, J.W., Dikeman, M.E., Smith, T.P. Association of markers in the bovine capn1 gene with meat tenderness in large crossbred populations that sample influential industry sires. Journal of Animal Science. 82:3474-3481. 2004.QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI FOR MALE REPRODUCTIVE TRAITS IN BEEF CATTLE

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Casas, E., Lunstra, D.D., Stone, R.T. 2004. Quantitative trait loci for male reproductive traits in beef cattle. Animal Genetics 35:451-453.THE CHALLENGE OF MOLECULAR GENETICS IN ANIMAL BREEDING

- (Proceedings)Casas, E., Thallman, R.M. 2004. The challenge of molecular genetics in animal breeding. Proceedings of Biotechnology for Livestock in the 21st Century. September 20-24, 2004. Montecillo, Mexico.  pp. 27-39.THE APPLICATION OF MOLECULAR GENETICS IN A COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT TO IMPROVE PRODUCTION AND CARCASS COMPOSITION IN CATTLE

- (Proceedings)Casas, E., Thallman, R.M., Smith, T.P. 2004. The application of molecular genetics in a commercial environment to improve production and carcass composition in cattle. Advances in Animal Biotechnology and Their Applications in the National Livestock Industry, Symposium & Compendium Series Proceedings. October 13-15, 2004, Villarica, Chile. 10:53-70.ANALYSIS OF LINKAGE DISEQUILIBRIUM IN THE REGION SURROUNDING A QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCUS FOR GROWTH IN CATTLE

- (Abstract Only)Smith, T.P., Snelling, W.M., Casas, E. 2004. Analysis of linkage disequilibrium in the region surrounding a quantitative trait locus for growth in cattle. Proc., Genome Sequencing & Analysis Conference XVI, Washington, DC, Sept. 27-30, 2004. Abstract P-56. p. 46.ASSOCIATION OF MYOSTATIN ON EARLY CALF MORTALITY, GROWTH, AND CARCASS COMPOSITION TRAITS IN CROSSBRED CATTLE

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Casas, E., Bennett, G.L., Smith, T.P., Cundiff, L.V. 2004. Association of myostatin on early calf mortality, growth, and carcass composition traits in crossbred cattle. Journal of Animal Science. 82:2913-1918.QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI FOR MALE REPRODUCTIVE TRAITS IN BEEF CATTLE

- (Proceedings)Casas, E., Lunstra, D.D., Stone, R.T. 2004. Quantitative trait loci for male reproductive traits in beef cattle. Proceedings 29th International Conference on Animal Genetics, September 11-16, 2004, Tokyo, Japan. p. 132.EVALUATION OF DORSET, FINNSHEEP, ROMANOV, TEXEL, AND MONTADALE BREEDS OF SHEEP: REPRODUCTION OF F1 EWES IN SPRING MATING SEASONS

- (Abstract Only)Leymaster, K.A., Casas, E., Freking, B.A. 2004. Evaluation of Dorset, Finnsheep, Romanov, Texel, and Montadale breeds of sheep: Reproduction of F1 ewes in spring mating seasons. [abstract] Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 82(Suppl. 1):390. Paper No. 647.EVALUATION OF DORSET, FINNSHEEP, ROMANOV, TEXEL, AND MONTADALE BREEDS OF SHEEP: II. REPRODUCTION OF F1 EWES IN FALL MATING SEASONS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Casas, E., Freking, B.A., Leymaster, K.A. 2004. Evaluation of Dorset, Finnsheep, Romanov, Texel, and Montadale breeds of sheep: II. Reproduction of F1 ewes in fall mating seasons. Journal Of Animal Science. 82:1280-1289.ASSOCIATION OF CAPN1 MARKERS WITH BEEF TENDERNESS IN CROSSBRED, MULTIBREED POPULATIONS

- (Abstract Only)White, S.N., Page, B.T., Casas, E., Koohmaraie, M., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Keele, J.W., Smith, T.P. 2004. Association of CAPN1 markers with beef tenderness in crossbred, multibreed populations. Proc.,Plant and Animal Genome Abstracts. P644. p. 232.THEORY AND APPLICATION OF GENOME-BASED APPROACHES TO IMPROVE QUALITY AND VALUE OF BEEF

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)SMITH, T.P., THALLMAN, R.M., CASAS, E., SHACKELFORD, S.D., WHEELER, T.L., KOOHMARAIE, M. 2003. THEORY AND APPLICATION OF GENOME-BASED APPROACHES TO IMPROVE QUALITY AND VALUE OF BEEF. OUTLOOK IN AGRICULTURE. 32(4):253-265. 2003.IDENTIFICATION OF QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI FOR GROWTH AND CARCASS COMPOSITION IN CATTLE

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)CASAS, E., KEELE, J.W., SHACKELFORD, S.D., KOOHMARAIE, M., STONE, R.T. IDENTIFICATION OF QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI FOR GROWTH AND CARCASS COMPOSITION IN CATTLE. ANIMAL GENETICS. 2004. 35:2-6.RECENT ADVANCES IN THE GENETICS OF MEAT TENDERNESS

- (Popular Publication)CASAS, E., SMITH, T.P. RECENT ADVANCES IN THE GENETICS OF MEAT TENDERNESS. FEEDINFO.COM. 2003.  Online available: http://www.feedinfo.com.  Accessed Sept. 9, 2003.DETECTION OF QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI FOR GROWTH AND CARCASS COMPOSITION IN CATTLE

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)CASAS, E., SHACKELFORD, S.D., KEELE, J.W., KOOHMARAIE, M., SMITH, T.P., STONE, R.T. DETECTION OF QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI FOR GROWTH AND CARCASS COMPOSITION IN CATTLE. 2003. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE. 81:2976-2983.DETECTION AND USE OF QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI (QTL) FOR CARCASS COMPOSITION AND MEAT QUALITY IN BEEF CATTLE.

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Casas, E. Detection and use of quantitative trait loci (qtl) for carcass composition and meat quality in beef cattle.. Genética Y Genómica Animal En Línea/Animal Genetics and Genomics Online. Never published.DETECTION AND USE OF SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE POLYMORPHISMS (SNP) FOR USE IN HIGH THROUGHPUT GENOTYPING IN BEEF CATTLE.

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Casas, E. Detection and use of single nucleotide polymorphisms (snp) for use in high throughput genotyping in beef cattle.. Genética Y Genómica Animal En Línea/Animal Genetics and Genomics Online.  Never publishedQTL AFFECTING BODY WEIGHT IN A CANDIDATE REGION OF CATTLE CHROMOSOME 5

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)MACHADO, M.B., ALENCAR, M.M., PEREIRA, A.P., OLIVERIA, H.N., CASAS, E., COUTINHO, L.L., REGITANO, L.C. QTL AFFECTING BODY WEIGHT IN A CANDIDATE REGION OF CATTLE CHROMOSOME 5. GENETICS AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY. 2003. v. 26(3) p. 259-265.QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI FOR RETAIL PRODUCT YIELD AND MARBLING SCORE ON BOVINE CHROMOSOME 9

- (Proceedings)CASAS, E., SHACKELFORD, S.D., KEELE, J.W., STONE, R.T., KOOHMARAIE, M. QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI FOR RETAIL PRODUCT YIELD AND MARBLING SCORE ON BOVINE CHROMOSOME 9. John M. Airy Beef Cattle Symposium:  Visions for Genetics and  Breeding. 2003. P. 128.EVALUATION OF DORSET, FINNSHEEP, ROMANOV, TEXEL, AND MONTADALE BREEDS OF SHEEP: PRODUCTIVITY OF F1 EWES IN FALL BREEDING SEASONS

- (Proceedings)CASAS, E., FREKING, B.A., LEYMASTER, K.A. EVALUATION OF DORSET, FINNSHEEP, ROMANOV, TEXEL, AND MONTADALE BREEDS OF SHEEP: PRODUCTIVITY OF F1 EWES IN FALL BREEDING SEASONS. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE SUPPLEMENT. Vol. 81(Suppl. 1):67. 2003.MATERNAL GRANDSIRE, GRANDDAM, AND SIRE BREED EFFECTS ON GROWTH AND CARCASS TRAITS OF CROSSBRED CATTLE

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Casas, E., Cundiff, L.V. 2003. Maternal grandsire, granddam, and sire breed effects on growth and carcass traits of crossbred cattle. Journal of Animal Science. 81:904-911.EVALUATION OF SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE POLYMORPHISMS IN CAPN1 FOR ASSOCIATION WITH MEAT TENDERNESS IN CATTLE.

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Page, B.T., Casas, E., Heation, M.P., Cullen, N.G., Hyndman, D.L., Morris, C.A., Crawford, A.M., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M., Keele, J.W., Smith, T.P.L.  Journal Animal Science. 2002. v. 80. p. 3077-3085.QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI FOR BIRTH WEIGHT, LONGISSIMUS MUSCLE AREA, AND MARBLING ON BOVINE CHROMOSOME 5

- (Proceedings)CASAS, E., KEELE, J.W., SHACKELFORD, S.D., STONE, R.T. QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI FOR BIRTH WEIGHT, LONGISSIMUS MUSCLE AREA, AND MARBLING ON BOVINE CHROMOSOME 5. ANIMAL GENETICS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS. Gottingen, Germany. 2002. P. 163. Abstract No. E010.EVALUATION OF POSTWEANING GROWTH AND CARCASS TRAITS IN CROSSBRED CATTLE FROM THE GERMPLASM EVALUATION PROJECT, CYCLE V-3

- (Proceedings)CASAS, E., CUNDIFF, L.V. EVALUATION OF POSTWEANING GROWTH AND CARCASS TRAITS IN CROSSBRED CATTLE FROM THE GERMPLASM EVALUATION PROJECT, CYCLE V-3. WORLD CONGRESS OF GENETICS APPLIED IN LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION. Montpellier, France. CD-ROM Communication n° 02-74. 2002.SELECTION AND USE OF SNP MARKERS FOR ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION AND PATERNITY ANALYSIS IN U.S. BEEF CATTLE

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Mammalian Genome. 2002. v. 13. p. 272-281.USE OF BOVINE EST DATA AND HUMAN GENOMIC SEQUENCES TO MAP 100 GENE-SPECIFIC BOVINE MARKERS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Stone, R.T., Grosse, W., Casas, E., Smith, T.P., Keele, J.W., Bennett, G.L. 2002. Use of bovine EST data and human genomic sequences to map 100 gene-specific bovine markers. Mammalian Genome. 13:211-215.SELECTION AND USE OF SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE POLYMORPHISM (SNP) MARKERS FOR      ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION AND PATERNITY ANALYSIS IN U.S. BEEF CATTLE

- (Abstract Only)SCREENING FOR QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI AFFECTING GROWTH AND CARCASS TRAITS IN CATTLE

- (Abstract Only)Casas, E., Keele, J.W., Shackelford, S.D., Stone, R.T., Koohmaraie, M. 2002. Screening for quantitative trait loci affecting growth and carcass traits  in cattle [Abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome X. San Diego, CA. p. 220.IDENTIFICATION OF QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI IN BEEF CATTLE

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Casas, E. 2002. Identification of quantitative trait loci in beef cattle. Archivos Latinoamericanos De Produccion Animal. 10(1):54-61THE EFFECTS OF PIEDMONTESE INHERITANCE AND MYOSTATIN GENOTYPE ON THE PALATABILITY OF LONGISSIMUS THORACIS, GLUTEUS MEDIUS, SEMIMEMBRANOSUS, AND BICEPS FEMORIS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Casas, E., Cundiff, L.V., Koohmaraie, M. 2001. The effects of piedmontese inheritance and myostatin genotype on the palatability of longissimus thoracis, gluteus medius, semimembranosus, and biceps femoris. Journal of Animal Science. 79:3069-3074.COMPREHENSIVE LINKAGE MAP OF BOVINE CHROMOSOME 11

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Casas, E., Bennett, G.L., Bottema, C.K., Crawford, A., Kalm, E., Kappes, S.M., Kister, A., Lewin, H.A., Lien, S., Morris, C.A. 2001. Comprehensive linkage map of bovine chromosome 11. Animal Genetics. 32:92-94.COMPREHENSIVE LINKAGE MAP OF BOVINE CHROMOSOME 27

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Casas, E., Sonstegard, T.S., Barendse, W., Bennett, G.L., Bottema, C.K., Crawford, A., Grosz, M.D., Kalm, E., Kappes, S.M., Kister, A. 2001. Comprehensive linkage map of bovine chromosome 27. Animal Genetics. 32:95-97.SEQUENCE EVALUATION OF FOUR POOLED-TISSUE NORMALIZED BOVINE CDNA           LIBRARIES AND CONSTRUCTION OF A GENE INDEX FOR CATTLE

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)A COMPREHENSIVE SEARCH FOR QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI AFFECTING GROWTH AND CARCASS COMPOSITION OF CATTLE SEGREGATING ALTERNATIVE FORMS OF THE MYOSTATIN GENE

- (Abstract Only)Casas, E., Stone, R.T., Keele, J.W., Shackelford, S.D., Kappes, S.M., Koohmaraie, M. 2001. A comprehensive search for quantitative trait loci affecting growth and carcass composition of cattle segregating alternative forms of the myostatin gene [Abstract]. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 79(2):40.CONSTRUCTION OF SNP-BASED EST COMPARATIVE MAP OF SWINE, CATTLE, AND HUMAN GENOMES

- (Abstract Only)A COMPREHENSIVE SEARCH FOR QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI AFFECTING GROWTH AND CARCASS COMPOSITION OF CATTLE SEGREGATING ALTERNATIVE FORMS OF MYOSTATIN

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Casas, E., Stone, R.T., Keele, J.W., Shackelford, S.D., Kappes, S.M., Koohmaraie, M. 2001. A comprehensive search for quantitative trait loci affecting growth and    carcass composition of cattle segregating alternative forms of myostatin. Journal of Animal Science. 79:854-860.DATABASE MANAGEMENT OF HIGH THROUGHPUT EST SEQUENCING AND SNP DISCOVERY

- (Abstract Only)BOVINE CAPN1 MAPS TO A REGION OF BTA29 CONTAINING A QTL FOR MEAT TENDERNESS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)BIOTECHNOLOGY APPLICATION POSSIBILITIES IN ANIMAL BREEDING IN LATIN  AMERICA

- (Abstract Only)Casas, E. Biotechnology application possibilities in animal breeding in Latin America. XVI Reunion of the Latin-American Association of Animal Production, Monteideo, Uruguay. pp. 1-2.EPISTATIC INTERACTIONS WITH MYOSTATIN FOR CARCASS COMPOSITION IN BEEF CATTLE

- (Abstract Only)Casas, E., Keele, J.W., Shackelford, S.D., Stone, R.T., Kappes, S.M., Koohmaraie, M. 2000. Epistatic interactions with myostatin for carcass composition in beef cattle. 27th International Conference on Animal Genetics. p. 23. (Abstract)DEVELOPMENT AND MAPPING OF TYPE-I (GENE-RELATED) MARKERS IN THE BOVINE     GENOME BY LARGE-SCALE EXPRESSED SEQUENCE TAG (EST) SEQUENCING AND SINGLE   NUCLEOTIDE POLYMORPHISM (SNP) DETECTION

- (Abstract Only)BOVINE CAPN1 MAPS TO A REGION OF BTA29 CONTAINING A QTL FOR MEAT           TENDERNESS

- (Abstract Only)QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI AFFECTING GROWTH AND CARCASS COMPOSITION OF CATTLE SEGREGATING ALTERNATE FORMS OF MYOSTATIN

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Casas, E., Shackelford, S.D., Keele, J.W., Stone, R.T., Kappes, S.M., Koohmaraie, M. 2000. Quantitative trait loci affecting growth and carcass composition of cattle segregating alternate forms of myostatin. Journal of Animal Science. 78:560-569.EVIDENCE OF QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI AFFECTING GROWTH AND CARCASS           COMPOSITION TRAITS IN CATTLE SEGREGATING THE MUSCLE HYPERTROPHY LOCUS

- (Abstract Only)REPORT OF THE FIRST WORKSHOP ON THE GENETIC MAP OF BOVINE CHROMOSOME 4

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Casas, E., Barendse, W., Beever, J.E., Burns, B.M., Davis, S.K., Erhardt, G., Forster, M., Gomez-Raya, L., Kalm, E., Kappes, S.M., Klungland, H., Lewin, H.A., Lien, S., Olsaker, I., Reinsch, N., Schwerin, M., Song, Y., Taylor, J.F., Thomsen, H., Vage, D.I., Wu, X., Xu, N., and Yeh, C.-C. 1999. Bovine chromosome 4 workshop: consensus and comprehensive linkage maps. Animal Genetics. 30:375-377.THE PROCESS AND USE OF FUNCTIONAL GENOMICS IN BEEF CATTLE: SO YOU HAVE A   QTL, NOW WHAT?

- (Abstract Only)QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI ON BOVINE CHROMOSOMES 15 AND 29 EVIDENCE THAT HUMAN CHROMOSOME 11 HARBORS ORTHOLOGOUS GENES ASSOCIATED WITH LONGISSIMUS TENDERNESS IN BOVINE

- (Abstract Only)Casas, E., Keele, J.W., Shackelford, S.D., Smith, T.P., Koohmaraie, M., Kappes, S.M., Stone, R.T. 1999. Quantitative trait loci on bovine chromosomes 15 and 29 evidence that human chromosome 11 harbors orthologous genes associated with longissimus tenderness in bovine. From Jay Lush to Genomics: Visions for Animal Breeding and Genetics., Iowa State University, Ames, IA. p. 153. (Abstract)GENETIC MARKERS:  THEIR USE IN THE IDENTIFICATION OF REGIONS RESPONSIBLE   FOR THE EXPRESSION OF ECONOMICALLY IMPORTANT TRAITS

- (Trade Journal)Casas, E. 1999. Genetic markers:  their use in the identification of regions responsible for the expression of economically important traits. Nuestra Cabana Magazine. p. 6-10.TECHNICAL NOTE: DIRECT GENOTYPING OF THE DOUBLE-MUSCLING LOCUS (MH) IN     PIEDMONTESE AND BELGIAN BLUE CATTLE BY FLUORESCENT PCR

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF BIRTH, WEANING AND YEARLING WEIGHTS, AND CALVING  DIFFICULTY IN PIEDMONTESE CROSSBREDS SEGREGATING AN INACTIVE MYOSTATIN     ALLELE

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)GREATER RESOLUTION OF A QTL ON PORCINE CHROMOSOME 3 FOR POSTWEANING        AVERAGE DAILY GAIN

- (Abstract Only)A QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCUS FOR BIRTH AND YEARLING WEIGHT SEGREGATES ON     CHROMOSOME 6 IN BOS TAURUS CATTLE

- (Abstract Only)STATUS OF MAPPING BOVINE QTL AT THE U.S. MEAT ANIMAL RESEARCH CENTER

- (Abstract Only)RECENT ADVANCES IN MOLECULAR GENETICS AND ITS CONTRIBUTION TO CONSERVATION OF GENETIC RESOURCES PROGRAMS

- (Proceedings)MAPPING BOVINE AND OVINE GENES WITH INTRONIC SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE             POLYMORPHISMS

- (Abstract Only)A QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCUS FOR MARBLING ON BOVINE CHROMOSOME 27

- (Abstract Only)DISCOVERY OF MYOSTATIN AS THE GENE RESPONSIBLE FOR DOUBLE MUSCLING,        AND IMPLICATIONS FOR MEAT PRODUCTION

- (Proceedings)EFFECT OF A MUTATION AT THE MYOSTATIN GENE ON EARLY LIFE WEIGHTS AND       CALVING EASE IN A POPULATION OF PIEDMONTESE INHERITANCE

- (Abstract Only)SIMPLE GENETIC TEST THAT SUPPORTS MARKER ASSISTED SELECTION TO INCREASE    RETAIL PRODUCT YIELD IN CATTLE

- (Abstract Only)MYOSTATIN MUTATIONS CAUSE DOUBLE MUSCLING IN CATTLE

- (Proceedings)MYOSTATIN MUTATIONS CAUSE DOUBLE MUSCLING IN CATTLE

- (Proceedings)ASSOCIATION OF THE MUSCLE HYPERTROPHY LOCUS WITH CARCASS TRAITS IN BEEF    CATTLE

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)ASSOCIATION OF THE DOUBLE-MUSCLING LOCUS ON BOVINE CHROMOSOME TWO (BTA2)   WITH CARCASS TRAITS

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