Angus Sequence Data: Whole Genome for Bovine Germplasm Repository 20774

Whole genome sequence data for a single beef Angus (Bos taurus) animal from the National Animal Germplasm Program, with repository number 20774. The data is provided in paired-end FASTQ format, comprising 420 total reads from 210 data lines. The dataset was last updated on 2026-03-13.

Use Cases

• Assemble a reference genome for the Angus breed based on the provided whole genome sequence data.
• Conduct variant calling and genetic analysis for a specific animal (repository 20774).
• Perform quality control and benchmarking of sequencing pipelines using the paired-end FASTQ files.
• Study genetic diversity and traits within the Angus breed using this individual's genomic data.

Strengths

• Data is from a specific, cataloged animal (repository 20774) within a national germplasm program.
• Uses paired-end sequencing, providing 420 total reads (forward and reverse) for enhanced alignment.
• Files are provided in the standard, widely-supported FASTQ.gz format.

Limitations

• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• The dataset contains data for a single animal, limiting population-level analyses.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Whole genome sequencing, likely using paired-end Illumina technology.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 22:45:53.568619; freshness should be verified.

Geography

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