Angus Sequence Data: Whole Genome for Bovine Germplasm Repository 20735

Whole genome sequence data for a single beef Angus animal (Bos taurus) from the National Animal Germplasm Program. The data consists of paired-end sequencing reads in FASTQ format, with 210 data lines yielding 420 total reads. The dataset is provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and was last updated in March 2026.

Use Cases

• Assembling a reference genome for the Angus breed based on the provided paired-end reads.
• Conducting variant calling or SNP discovery for a specific bovine individual.
• Comparing genetic sequences for germplasm repository management and conservation studies.
• Benchmarking bioinformatics pipelines for processing raw FASTQ data from livestock.

Strengths

• Data is paired-end sequenced, providing forward and reverse reads for each of the 210 data lines.
• The specific animal and its germplasm repository number (20735) are clearly identified.
• Files are provided in a standard, widely-used genomics format (FASTQ.gz).

Limitations

• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• The dataset appears to contain data for a single individual, limiting population-scale analyses.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Paired-end whole genome sequencing.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 22:45:18.179396; freshness should be verified.

Geography

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