Angus Sequence Data: Whole Genome for Bovine Germplasm 24266

Paired-end whole genome sequence data for a single beef Angus animal (Bos taurus) with repository number 24266. The data is provided in FASTQ format, consisting of 14 compressed files representing forward and reverse reads from paired-end sequencing. The National Animal Germplasm Program holds the germplasm for this animal.

Use Cases

• Assemble a bovine reference genome based on the provided paired-end FASTQ reads.
• Conduct variant calling or SNP discovery for Angus cattle based on whole genome sequence data.
• Compare genomic data for germplasm preservation studies based on the specific animal repository number.
• Benchmark sequence alignment tools using real paired-end sequencing data from a livestock species.

Strengths

• Data is from paired-end sequencing, providing forward and reverse reads for alignment.
• Sequence is linked to a specific germplasm repository animal (24266) from the National Animal Germplasm Program.
• The dataset contains 14 distinct FASTQ files, suggesting multiple sequencing runs or lanes.

Limitations

• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

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

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 22:45:28.958397; freshness should be verified.