Angus Sequence Data: Whole Genome for Bovine Germplasm 20545

Whole genome sequence data for a single beef Angus animal (Bos taurus) from the National Animal Germplasm Program, repository number 20545. The data consists of 420 total reads from paired-end sequencing, resulting in 210 data lines with forward and reverse reads. Data is provided in a tar file containing 14 compressed FASTQ files.

Use Cases

• Assemble a bovine reference genome based on paired-end whole genome sequencing data.
• Conduct variant calling or SNP discovery for Angus cattle based on the FASTQ reads.
• Analyze genetic diversity for germplasm conservation programs using the sequence data from a specific repository animal.
• Benchmark sequencing alignment tools using the provided forward and reverse read pairs.

Strengths

• Data is from a specific, identified animal (repository number 20545) within a formal germplasm program.
• Uses paired-end sequencing, providing 420 total reads (210 forward, 210 reverse) for more reliable alignment.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Data may reflect bias inherent to a single animal from a specific germplasm program.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Whole genome sequencing performed with paired-end reads.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 22:45:48.469071; freshness should be verified.

Geography

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