Angus Sequence Data: Whole Genome Sequencing for Bovine Germplasm Sample 44982

The National Animal Germplasm Program provides whole genome sequence data for a single Angus beef cattle (Bos taurus) with repository number 44982. The data consists of paired-end sequencing reads in FASTQ format, totaling 420 reads across 210 data lines. This dataset is part of a collection maintained by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Use Cases

• Assembling a reference genome for Angus cattle based on the provided paired-end reads.
• Conducting variant calling or SNP discovery for a specific bovine germplasm sample.
• Benchmarking sequence alignment tools using real-world bovine whole-genome sequencing data.
• Studying genetic diversity within cattle breeds using individual animal sequence data.

Strengths

• Data is from a specific, identified germplasm sample (repository number 44982) curated by the National Animal Germplasm Program.
• Paired-end sequencing provides 420 reads (210 forward, 210 reverse), which can improve assembly and mapping accuracy.
• Data is structured in the standard FASTQ format, widely supported by bioinformatics tools.

Limitations

• Row count is unknown; the dataset contains 14 compressed FASTQ files, but the exact number of sequences is not specified.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred from the FASTQ format standard.
• Data is from a single animal, limiting population-level genetic analyses.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Whole genome sequencing using paired-end sequencing technology.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 22:45:34.380223; freshness should be verified.

Geography

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