Angus Sequence Data: Whole Genome FASTQ Files for a Beef Cattle Individual

420 total sequence reads from paired-end whole genome sequencing of a single Bos taurus (beef Angus) individual. The data is provided by the USDA's National Animal Germplasm Program and consists of 14 compressed FASTQ files, representing forward and reverse reads for 210 data lines. The dataset was last updated on March 13, 2026.

Use Cases

• Assemble a reference genome for the Angus breed based on the provided whole genome sequence data.
• Perform variant calling and analysis to identify genetic markers based on the paired-end sequencing reads.
• Compare sequence data from this individual to other bovine genomes for population genetics studies.
• Test and benchmark bioinformatics pipelines for processing FASTQ format data from livestock.

Strengths

• Data is from paired-end sequencing, providing forward and reverse reads for improved alignment.
• Contains 420 total sequence reads derived from 210 data lines.
• Files are provided in the standard, widely-supported FASTQ.gz compressed format.

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

Department of Agriculture, National Animal Germplasm Program

Collection Method

Paired-end whole genome sequencing, likely by RAPiD-Genomics.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 22:46:24.582448; freshness should be verified.

Geography

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