Angus Sequence Data: Whole Genome for Bovine Germplasm 20786

420 paired-end sequencing reads provide whole genome data for a single Angus beef cattle (Bos taurus) specimen. The data is stored in FASTQ format and is part of the National Animal Germplasm Program's repository, with the specific animal identified as number 20786. A diagram explaining the paired-end sequencing structure is available in the linked Collection Dataset.

Use Cases

• Assemble a reference genome for the Angus breed based on the provided whole genome sequence data.
• Conduct variant calling and SNP discovery for a specific bovine germplasm sample.
• Perform quality control and analysis of paired-end Illumina sequencing reads.
• Compare genomic data from a preserved germplasm sample to modern cattle populations.

Strengths

• Data includes 420 total reads from paired-end sequencing, providing forward and reverse reads for alignment.
• Files are explicitly linked to a specific germplasm repository animal (20786), ensuring traceability.
• Data is provided in the standard, widely-supported FASTQ.gz format for genomic analysis.

Limitations

• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment for certain statistical analyses.
• The dataset contains sequence data for only one individual animal, limiting population-level inferences.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Paired-end whole genome sequencing, likely via Illumina technology.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 22:44:56.089294; freshness should be verified.

Geography

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