Angus Sequence Data: Whole Genome Sequencing for a Single Beef Cattle

420 paired-end sequencing reads provide whole genome data for Bovidae Bos taurus - beef Angus. The data is in FASTQ format and originates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Animal Germplasm Program. The dataset was last updated on March 13, 2026.

Use Cases

• Assemble a bovine genome based on the paired-end whole genome sequence data.
• Perform variant calling or SNP discovery for Angus cattle based on the sequencing reads.
• Benchmark sequence alignment tools using real-world bovine FASTQ data.
• Study genetic diversity within a specific cattle breed using the provided genomic data.

Strengths

• Data consists of 420 total reads from paired-end sequencing, providing structural information.
• Files are provided in the standard, widely-supported FASTQ format for bioinformatics workflows.
• Dataset is associated with the USDA's National Animal Germplasm Program, suggesting an authoritative source.

Limitations

• Dataset is for a single animal (Animal 103-3), limiting population-level analysis.
• Row and file size metadata are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; data structure must be inferred from the FASTQ format specification.

Provenance

Source

U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Animal Germplasm Program

Collection Method

Paired-end whole genome sequencing, likely performed by RAPiD-Genomics.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 22:46:20.331988; freshness should be verified.

Geography

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