MTGSAM: Multiple-Trait Gibbs Sampler for Animal Models
A set of FORTRAN programs to implement a multiple-trait Gibbs sampling algorithm for (co)variance component inference in animal models (MTGSAM).
MTDFREML: Multiple-trait derivative-free restricted maximum likelihood
A set of programs for estimation of genetic (co)variances using multiple-trait derivative-free restricted maximum likelihood.
SPUR2
SPUR2 DOS ver. 2.2 is a general grassland ecosystem simulation model designed to determine beef cattle performance and production by simultaneously simulating production of up to 15 plant species on 36 heterogeneous grassland sites. SPUR2 simulates grassland hydrology, nitrogen cycling, and soil organic matter on grazed ecosystems as well as rangeland production under different climatic regimes, environmental conditions, and management alternatives.
Data from: Genome of the small hive beetle (Aethina tumida, Coleoptera: Nitidulidae), a worldwide parasite of social bee colonies, provides insights into detoxification and herbivory
The small hive beetle (Aethina tumida, ATUMI) is an invasive parasite of bee colonies. ATUMI feeds on both fruits and bee nest products, facilitating its spread and increasing its impact on honey bees and other pollinators. The ATUMI genome has been sequenced and annotated, providing the first genomic resources for this species and for the Nitidulidae.
Data from: How Hives Collapse: Allee Effects, Ecological Resilience, and the Honey Bee
A mathematical model is constructed to quantify the loss of resilience in collapsing honey bee colonies due to the presence of a strong Allee effect. In the model, recruitment and mortality of adult bees have substantial social components, with recruitment enhanced and mortality reduced by additional adult bee numbers.
Vaccination Against Lawsonia intracellularis Decreases Shedding of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium in Co-Infected Pigs and Alters the Gut Microbiome
*Salmonella enterica* is a leading cause of foodborne illness worldwide and pork can serve a source of infection. In this study, we investigated if vaccinating pigs against L*awsonia intracellularis*, a common pathogen of swine that has previously been shown to favor *Salmonella enterica* infection, confers protection against *Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium*. We investigated the underlying changes in the gut microbiome mediated by single *S. Typhiumurium* infection compared to co-infection with *L. intracellularis* as well as the effect of vaccination on the microbiome.
National Animal Nutrition Program (NANP) Modeling: Animal Performance Information
This page allows you to download data from the National Animal Nutrition Program animal performance data repository directly into an Excel file. Component data sets: [NRC Dairy Report](https://animalnutrition.org/node/12); [Lofgreen Garrett](https://animalnutrition.org/node/13); [Environmental Stress](https://animalnutrition.org/node/27): [to follow]; [Beef Digestiblity](https://animalnutrition.org/beef-digestibility): [to follow]; [USDA Beltsville Agricultural Research Center](https://animalnutrition.org/usda-barc).
Prescott National Forest GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Data
Selected GIS data that encompass Prescott National Forest are available for download from this page. A link to the FGDC compliant metadata is provided for each dataset. All data are in zipped shapefile format.