Angus Sequence Data: Whole Genome for Bovine Germplasm Repository 20658

The National Animal Germplasm Program provides whole genome sequence data for a single Angus beef cattle (Bos taurus) from its germplasm repository, identified as animal 20658. The data consists of 420 total reads from paired-end sequencing, resulting in 210 data lines with forward and reverse reads. The dataset was last updated on March 13, 2026, and is provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Use Cases

• Assemble a reference genome for Angus cattle based on the provided paired-end FASTQ files.
• Perform variant calling or SNP discovery for a specific bovine germplasm sample.
• Benchmark sequencing analysis pipelines using real paired-end genomic data.
• Study genetic diversity within the context of the National Animal Germplasm Program's repository.

Strengths

• Data is from a specific, catalogued germplasm sample (repository number 20658) managed by the National Animal Germplasm Program.
• Uses paired-end sequencing, providing 420 total reads (210 forward, 210 reverse) for more accurate assembly.
• Files are provided in a standard, widely-supported bioinformatics format (FASTQ.gz).

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• The dataset contains sequence data for only one individual animal, limiting population-level analyses.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Whole genome sequencing using paired-end methodology.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 22:45:53.584176; freshness should be verified.

Geography

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