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G Morota; G J M Rosa; B D Valente; Kent Weigel; Daniel Gianola
An assessment of linkage disequilibrium in Holstein cattle using a Bayesian network.
F Peñagaricano; Kent Weigel; Hasan Khatib
Genome-wide association study identifies candidate markers for bull fertility in Holstein dairy cattle.
Kent Weigel; W Herring; PC Hoffman; TJ Lawlor
Potential gains in lifetime net merit from genomic testing of cows, heifers, and calves on commercial dairy farms.

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2012: G Morota; G J M Rosa; B D Valente; Kent Weigel; Daniel Gianola
An assessment of linkage disequilibrium in Holstein cattle using a Bayesian network.
Journal of animal breeding and genetics = Zeitschrift für Tierzüchtung und Züchtungsbiologie 2012;129(6):474-87.
2012: F Peñagaricano; Kent Weigel; Hasan Khatib
Genome-wide association study identifies candidate markers for bull fertility in Holstein dairy cattle.
Animal genetics 2012;43 Suppl 1():65-71.
2012: Kent Weigel; W Herring; PC Hoffman; TJ Lawlor
Potential gains in lifetime net merit from genomic testing of cows, heifers, and calves on commercial dairy farms.
Journal of dairy science 2012;95(4):2215-25.
2011: D W Bjelland; N M Esser; PC Hoffman; Kent Weigel; W K Coblentz
The effect of feeding dairy heifers diets with and without supplemental phosphorus on growth, reproductive efficiency, health, and lactation performance.
Journal of dairy science 2011;94(12):6233-42.
2011: C Maltecca; Kent Weigel; J P Cassady; K A Gray; M Ashwell
A genome-wide association study of direct gestation length in US Holstein and Italian Brown populations.
Animal genetics 2011;42(6):585-91.
2011: D W Bjelland; W K Coblentz; N M Esser; PC Hoffman; Kent Weigel; T J Halbach
Production, reproduction, health, and growth traits in backcross Holstein × Jersey cows and their Holstein contemporaries.
Journal of dairy science 2011;94(10):5194-203.
2011: N Long; G J M Rosa; Daniel Gianola; Kent Weigel
Dimension reduction and variable selection for genomic selection: application to predicting milk yield in Holsteins.
Journal of animal breeding and genetics = Zeitschrift für Tierzüchtung und Züchtungsbiologie 2011;128(4):247-57.
2010: A I Vazquez; G J M Rosa; Kent Weigel; Gustavo de Los Campos; Daniel Gianola; David Allison
Predictive ability of subsets of single nucleotide polymorphisms with and without parent average in US Holsteins.
Journal of dairy science 2010;93(12):5942-9.
2010: Kent Weigel; Gustavo de Los Campos; A I Vazquez; G J M Rosa; Daniel Gianola; C P Van Tassell
Accuracy of direct genomic values derived from imputed single nucleotide polymorphism genotypes in Jersey cattle.
Journal of dairy science 2010;93(11):5423-35.
2010: C D Bierman; E Kim; X-W Shi; Kent Weigel; P Jeffrey Berger; Brian Kirkpatrick
Validation of whole genome linkage-linkage disequilibrium and association results, and identification of markers to predict genetic merit for twinning.
Animal genetics 2010;41(4):406-16.
2010: Oscar Gonzalez-Recio; Kent Weigel; Daniel Gianola; Hugo Naya; Guilherme J M Rosa
L2-Boosting algorithm applied to high-dimensional problems in genomic selection.
Genetics research 2010;92(3):227-37.
2010: Nanye Long; Daniel Gianola; G J M Rosa; Kent Weigel; Andreas Kranis; Oscar Gonzalez-Recio
Radial basis function regression methods for predicting quantitative traits using SNP markers.
Genetics research 2010;92(3):209-25.
2010: J M Schefers; Kent Weigel; C L Rawson; NR Zwald; Nigel B Cook
Management practices associated with conception rate and service rate of lactating Holstein cows in large, commercial dairy herds.
Journal of dairy science 2010;93(4):1459-67.
2010: A I Vazquez; D M Bates; G J M Rosa; Daniel Gianola; Kent Weigel
Technical note: an R package for fitting generalized linear mixed models in animal breeding.
Journal of animal science 2010;88(2):497-504.
2009: M A Pérez-Cabal; G de los Campos; A I Vazquez; Daniel Gianola; G J M Rosa; Kent Weigel; Rafael Alenda
Genetic evaluation of susceptibility to clinical mastitis in Spanish Holstein cows.
Journal of dairy science 2009;92(7):3472-80.
2009: E L de Maturana; Daniel Gianola; G J M Rosa; Kent Weigel
Predictive ability of models for calving difficulty in US Holsteins.
Journal of animal breeding and genetics = Zeitschrift für Tierzüchtung und Züchtungsbiologie 2009;126(3):179-88.
2009: N M Esser; PC Hoffman; W K Coblentz; M W Orth; Kent Weigel
The effect of dietary phosphorus on bone development in dairy heifers.
Journal of dairy science 2009;92(4):1741-9.
2009: Xiao-Lin Wu; Daniel Gianola; Kent Weigel
Bayesian joint mapping of quantitative trait loci for Gaussian and categorical characters in line crosses.
Genetica 2009;135(3):367-77.
2009: Eui-Soo Kim; X Shi; Ozden Cobanoglu; Kent Weigel; P J Berger; Brian Kirkpatrick
Refined mapping of twinning-rate quantitative trait loci on bovine chromosome 5 and analysis of insulin-like growth factor-1 as a positional candidate gene.
Journal of animal science 2009;87(3):835-43.
2009: A I Vazquez; Daniel Gianola; D Bates; Kent Weigel; Bjørg Heringstad
Assessment of Poisson, logit, and linear models for genetic analysis of clinical mastitis in Norwegian Red cows.
Journal of dairy science 2009;92(2):739-48.
2009: C Maltecca; Kent Weigel; Hasan Khatib; M Cowan; A Bagnato
Whole-genome scan for quantitative trait loci associated with birth weight, gestation length and passive immune transfer in a Holstein x Jersey crossbred population.
Animal genetics 2009;40(1):27-34.
2009: Nanye Long; Daniel Gianola; G J M Rosa; Kent Weigel; Santiago Avendaño
Comparison of classification methods for detecting associations between SNPs and chick mortality.
Genetics, selection, evolution : GSE 2009;41():18.
2009: Oscar Gonzalez-Recio; Daniel Gianola; G J M Rosa; Kent Weigel; Andreas Kranis
Genome-assisted prediction of a quantitative trait measured in parents and progeny: application to food conversion rate in chickens.
Genetics, selection, evolution : GSE 2009;41():3.
2008: N Long; Daniel Gianola; G J M Rosa; Kent Weigel; S Avendaño
Marker-assisted assessment of genotype by environment interaction: a case study of single nucleotide polymorphism-mortality association in broilers in two hygiene environments.
Journal of animal science 2008;86(12):3358-66.
2008: PC Hoffman; Kent Weigel; R M Wernberg
Evaluation of equations to predict dry matter intake of dairy heifers.
Journal of dairy science 2008;91(9):3699-709.
2008: Oscar Gonzalez-Recio; Daniel Gianola; Nanye Long; Kent Weigel; Guilherme J M Rosa; Santiago Avendaño
Nonparametric methods for incorporating genomic information into genetic evaluations: an application to mortality in broilers.
Genetics 2008;178(4):2305-13.
2007: C Maltecca; A Rossoni; C Nicoletti; E Santus; Kent Weigel; A Bagnato
Estimation of genetic parameters for perinatal sucking behavior of Italian Brown Swiss calves.
Journal of dairy science 2007;90(10):4814-20.
2007: Hasan Khatib; G J M Rosa; Kent Weigel; F Schiavini; E Santus; A Bagnato
Additional support for an association between OLR1 and milk fat traits in cattle.
Animal genetics 2007;38(3):308-10.
2007: Yu-mei Chang; Oscar Gonzalez-Recio; Kent Weigel; Paul M Fricke
Genetic analysis of the twenty-one-day pregnancy rate in US Holsteins using an ordinal censored threshold model with unknown voluntary waiting period.
Journal of dairy science 2007;90(4):1987-97.
2007: D Gulisija; Daniel Gianola; Kent Weigel
Nonparametric analysis of the impact of inbreeding on production in Jersey cows.
Journal of dairy science 2007;90(1):493-500.
2006: DZ Caraviello; Kent Weigel; Paul M Fricke; Milo C Wiltbank; M J Florent; Nigel B Cook; Kenneth V Nordlund; NR Zwald; C L Rawson
Survey of management practices on reproductive performance of dairy cattle on large US commercial farms.
Journal of dairy science 2006;89(12):4723-35.
2006: DZ Caraviello; Kent Weigel; M Craven; Daniel Gianola; Nigel B Cook; Kenneth V Nordlund; Paul M Fricke; Milo C Wiltbank
Analysis of reproductive performance of lactating cows on large dairy farms using machine learning algorithms.
Journal of dairy science 2006;89(12):4703-22.
2006: Oscar Gonzalez-Recio; Rafael Alenda; Yu-mei Chang; Kent Weigel; Daniel Gianola
Selection for female fertility using censored fertility traits and investigation of the relationship with milk production.
Journal of dairy science 2006;89(11):4438-44.
2006: T Averill; Romdhane Rekaya; Kent Weigel
Random regression models for male and female fertility evaluation using longitudinal binary data.
Journal of dairy science 2006;89(9):3681-9.
2006: C Maltecca; Hasan Khatib; Valerie Schutzkus; PC Hoffman; Kent Weigel
Changes in conception rate, calving performance, and calf health and survival from the use of crossbred Jersey x Holstein sires as mates for Holstein dams.
Journal of dairy science 2006;89(7):2747-54.
2006: R D Wilson; Paul M Fricke; M Lorainne Leibfried-Rutledge; Jack J Rutledge; C M Syverson Penfield; Kent Weigel
In vitro production of bovine embryos using sex-sorted sperm.
Theriogenology 2006;65(6):1007-15.
2006: NR Zwald; Kent Weigel; Yu-mei Chang; RD Welper; JS Clay
Genetic analysis of clinical mastitis data from on-farm management software using threshold models.
Journal of dairy science 2006;89(1):330-6.
2005: Oscar Gonzalez-Recio; Yu-mei Chang; Daniel Gianola; Kent Weigel
Number of inseminations to conception in Holstein cows using censored records and time-dependent covariates.
Journal of dairy science 2005;88(10):3655-62.
2005: R C Goodling; George Shook; Kent Weigel; NR Zwald
The effect of synchronization on genetic parameters of reproductive traits in dairy cattle.
Journal of dairy science 2005;88(6):2217-25.
2005: NR Zwald; Kent Weigel; Yu-mei Chang; RD Welper; JS Clay
Genetic evaluation of dairy sires for milking duration using electronically recorded milking times of their daughters.
Journal of dairy science 2005;88(3):1192-8.
2005: DZ Caraviello; Kent Weigel; George Shook; Pamela L Ruegg
Assessment of the impact of somatic cell count on functional longevity in Holstein and Jersey cattle using survival analysis methodology.
Journal of dairy science 2005;88(2):804-11.
2005: R D Wilson; Kent Weigel; Paul M Fricke; Jack J Rutledge; M Lorainne Leibfried-Rutledge; D L Matthews; Valerie Schutzkus
In vitro production of Holstein embryos using sex-sorted sperm and oocytes from selected cull cows.
Journal of dairy science 2005;88(2):776-82.
2005: NR Zwald; Kent Weigel; TJ Lawlor
Genetic parameters for conformation traits in herds that differ in mean final score and completeness of pedigree and performance data.
Journal of dairy science 2005;88(1):386-91.
2004: NR Zwald; Kent Weigel; Yu-mei Chang; RD Welper; JS Clay
Genetic selection for health traits using producer-recorded data. II. Genetic correlations, disease probabilities, and relationships with existing traits.
Journal of dairy science 2004;87(12):4295-302.
2004: NR Zwald; Kent Weigel; Yu-mei Chang; RD Welper; JS Clay
Genetic selection for health traits using producer-recorded data. I. Incidence rates, heritability estimates, and sire breeding values.
Journal of dairy science 2004;87(12):4287-94.
2004: T A Averill; Romdhane Rekaya; Kent Weigel
Genetic analysis of male and female fertility using longitudinal binary data.
Journal of dairy science 2004;87(11):3947-52.
2004: DZ Caraviello; Kent Weigel; Daniel Gianola
Prediction of longevity breeding values for US Holstein sires using survival analysis methodology.
Journal of dairy science 2004;87(10):3518-25.
2004: DZ Caraviello; Kent Weigel; Daniel Gianola
Analysis of the relationship between type traits and functional survival in US Holstein cattle using a Weibull proportional hazards model.
Journal of dairy science 2004;87(8):2677-86.
2004: C Maltecca; A Bagnato; Kent Weigel
Comparison of international dairy sire evaluations from meta-analysis of national estimated breeding values and direct analysis of individual animal performance records.
Journal of dairy science 2004;87(8):2599-605.
2004: DZ Caraviello; Kent Weigel; Daniel Gianola
Comparison between a Weibull proportional hazards model and a linear model for predicting the genetic merit of US Jersey sires for daughter longevity.
Journal of dairy science 2004;87(5):1469-76.
2003: Kent Weigel; K A Barlass
Results of a producer survey regarding crossbreeding on US dairy farms.
Journal of dairy science 2003;86(12):4148-54.
2003: Paul M Fricke; DZ Caraviello; Kent Weigel; ML Welle
Fertility of dairy cows after resynchronization of ovulation at three intervals following first timed insemination.
Journal of dairy science 2003;86(12):3941-50.
2003: DZ Caraviello; Kent Weigel; Daniel Gianola
Analysis of the relationship between type traits, inbreeding, and functional survival in Jersey cattle using a Weibull proportional hazards model.
Journal of dairy science 2003;86(9):2984-9.
2003: Romdhane Rekaya; Daniel Gianola; Kent Weigel; George Shook
Longitudinal random effects models for genetic analysis of binary data with application to mastitis in dairy cattle.
Genetics, selection, evolution : GSE 2003;35(5):457-68.
2003: Romdhane Rekaya; Kent Weigel; Daniel Gianola
Bayesian estimation of parameters of a structural model for genetic covariances between milk yield in five regions of the United States.
Journal of dairy science 2003;86(5):1837-44.
2003: WF Fikse; Romdhane Rekaya; Kent Weigel
Genotype x environment interaction for milk production in Guernsey cattle.
Journal of dairy science 2003;86(5):1821-7.
2003: Kent Weigel; RW Palmer; DZ Caraviello
Investigation of factors affecting voluntary and involuntary culling in expanding dairy herds in Wisconsin using survival analysis.
Journal of dairy science 2003;86(4):1482-6.
2003: NR Zwald; Kent Weigel; WF Fikse; Romdhane Rekaya
Identification of factors that cause genotype by environment interaction between herds of Holstein cattle in seventeen countries.
Journal of dairy science 2003;86(3):1009-18.
2003: Bjørg Heringstad; Romdhane Rekaya; Daniel Gianola; Gunnar Klemetsdal; Kent Weigel
Bivariate analysis of liability to clinical mastitis and to culling in first-lactation cows.
Journal of dairy science 2003;86(2):653-60.
2002: Kent Weigel; S W Lin
Controlling inbreeding by constraining the average relationship between parents of young bulls entering AI progeny test programs.
Journal of dairy science 2002;85(9):2376-83.
2002: Kent Weigel; NR Zwald
Extent and benefits of multi-country progeny testing of young dairy sires.
Journal of dairy science 2002;85(5):1339-44.
2002: J Cruickshank; Kent Weigel; MR Dentine; Brian Kirkpatrick
Indirect prediction of herd life in Guernsey dairy cattle.
Journal of dairy science 2002;85(5):1307-13.
2001: Kent Weigel; Romdhane Rekaya; NR Zwald; WF Fikse
International genetic evaluation of dairy sires using a multiple-trait model with individual animal performance records.
Journal of dairy science 2001;84(12):2789-95.
2001: Romdhane Rekaya; Kent Weigel; Daniel Gianola
Threshold model for misclassified binary responses with applications to animal breeding.
Biometrics 2001;57(4):1123-9.
2001: NR Zwald; Kent Weigel; WF Fikse; Romdhane Rekaya
Characterization of dairy production systems in countries that participate in the International Bull Evaluation Service.
Journal of dairy science 2001;84(11):2530-4.
2001: Bjørg Heringstad; Romdhane Rekaya; Daniel Gianola; Gunnar Klemetsdal; Kent Weigel
Bayesian analysis of liability of clinical mastitis in Norwegian cattle with a threshold model: effects of data sampling method and model specification.
Journal of dairy science 2001;84(11):2337-46.
2001: Romdhane Rekaya; Kent Weigel; Daniel Gianola
Application of a structural model for genetic covariances in international dairy sire evaluations.
Journal of dairy science 2001;84(6):1525-30.
2000: Kent Weigel; R L Powell
Retrospective analysis of the accuracy of conversion equations and multiple-trait, across-country evaluations of Holstein bulls used internationally.
Journal of dairy science 2000;83(5):1081-8.
2000: Kent Weigel; Romdhane Rekaya
Genetic parameters for reproductive traits of Holstein cattle in California and Minnesota.
Journal of dairy science 2000;83(5):1072-80.
2000: Kent Weigel; S W Lin
Use of computerized mate selection programs to control inbreeding of Holstein and Jersey cattle in the next generation.
Journal of dairy science 2000;83(4):822-8.
2000: Kent Weigel; Romdhane Rekaya
A multiple-trait herd cluster model for international dairy sire evaluation.
Journal of dairy science 2000;83(4):815-21.
1999: Kent Weigel; T Kriegl; A L Pohlman
Genetic analysis of dairy cattle production traits in a management intensive rotational grazing environment.
Journal of dairy science 1999;82(1):191-5.
1998: Kent Weigel; T M Fisher; C Van der Linde; Daniel Gianola; Romdhane Rekaya
Impact of bovine somatotropin on genetic evaluation of dairy sires and cows.
Journal of dairy science 1998;81(7):2045-51.
1998: Kent Weigel; TJ Lawlor; PM VanRaden; GR Wiggans
Use of linear type and production data to supplement early predicted transmitting abilities for productive life.
Journal of dairy science 1998;81(7):2040-4.
1997: Kent Weigel; G Banos
Effect of time period of data used in international dairy sire evaluations.
Journal of dairy science 1997;80(12):3425-30.
1997: Kent Weigel
Accuracy of international conversions of elite sires and cows when conversion equations are based on linear regression.
Journal of dairy science 1997;80(12):3420-4.
1996: Kent Weigel
Impact of second-country data of foreign bulls on international evaluations of dairy bulls.
Journal of dairy science 1996;79(5):900-6.
1994: Kent Weigel; T J Lawlor
Adjustment for heterogeneous variance in genetic evaluations for conformation of United States Holsteins.
Journal of dairy science 1994;77(6):1691-701.
1992: Kent Weigel; Daniel Gianola
Estimation of heterogeneous within-herd variance components using empirical Bayes methods: a simulation study.
Journal of dairy science 1992;75(10):2824-33.
1992: Daniel Gianola; J L Foulley; R L Fernando; C R Henderson; Kent Weigel
Estimation of heterogeneous variances using empirical Bayes methods: theoretical considerations.
Journal of dairy science 1992;75(10):2805-23.
1992: Kent Weigel; B A Craig; T R Bidwell; D M Bates
Comparison of alternative diphasic lactation curve models under bovine somatotropin administration.
Journal of dairy science 1992;75(2):580-9.