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College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

# overview
Dr. Sanders teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in animal breeding and conducts research in beef cattle genetics and breeding. His research has included systems analysis of beef cattle production, comparisons of cattle breeds for birth, growth, carcass and cow productivity traits, evaluation of genetic change within cattle breeds, evaluation of hybrid vigor retention in Bos indicus/Bos taurus crossbred cattle, identification of genes with major effects on birth, growth, carcass, disposition, and cow productivity traits in beef cattle, and genetic history of the Brahman breed.

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30 Agricultural, Veterinary And Food Sciences

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30 Agricultural, Veterinary And Food Sciences

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30 Agricultural, Veterinary And Food Sciences

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The Rockefeller Prentice Award in Animal Breeding and Genetics

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Distributional characterizations and testing for differences of relatedness and inbreeding of a subpopulation of American Hereford bulls.

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Genome association of carcass and palatability traits from Bos indicus-Bos taurus crossbred steers within electrical stimulation status and correspondence with steer temperament 3. Aroma and flavor attributes of cooked steaks

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Comparison of F1 Bos indicus x Hereford cows in central Texas: I. Reproductive, maternal, and size traits.

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GENERAL CATTLE PRODUCTION SYSTEMS-MODEL .2. PROCEDURES USED FOR SIMULATING ANIMAL PERFORMANCE

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Utilization of year-round data in the estimation of genetic parameters for internal parasite resistance traits in Dorper sheep

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Longevity of Brahman, Angus, F-1 and F-2 Brahman-Angus cows.

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Hot Carcass Weight and Longissimus Muscle Area in F-2 and F-3 Nellore-Angus Steers.

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Crossbred steer temperament as yearlings and whole genome association of steer temperament as yearlings and calf temperament post-weaning.

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Identification of QTL affecting disposition in Bos indicus influenced cattle

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The polled locus maps to BTA1 in a Bos indicus x Bos taurus cross.

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Simulated Efficiency of Beef Production for a Midwestern Cow-Calf-Feedlot Management System. II. Mature Body Size

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CHANGES IN HEAT-INDUCED RHEOLOGICAL PROPERTIES DURING COLD-STORAGE OF EGG-ALBUMIN

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Fatty acid-binding protein activities in bovine muscle, liver and adipose tissue.

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POTENTIAL GENOTYPES FOR MORADA NOVA SHEEP IN NORTHEASTERN BRAZIL

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Characterization of a region within bovine chromosome 6 associated with gray coat color in a Nellore-Angus cross.

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Comparison of breeding value prediction for two traits in a Nellore-Angus crossbred population using different Bayesian modeling methodologies.

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Measurements at calving for straightbred and crossbred cows of diverse types.

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Investigation of gestation length in Bos indicus x Bos taurus reciprocal backcross calves produced through embryo transfer

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Identification of regions of the bovine genome associated with gray coat color in a Nellore_Angus cross population.

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Comparison of F1 Bos indicus x Hereford cows in central Texas: II. Udder, mouth, longevity, and lifetime productivity.

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Bovine microsatellite mononucleotide and dinucleotide repeat polymorphisms at the TEXAN6, TEXAN7, TEXAN8, TEXAN9 and TEXAN10 loci.

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Production characters of straightbred, F1 and F2 cows: birth and weaning characters of terminal-cross calves.

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Simulated Efficiency of Beef Production for a Midwestern Cow-Calf-Feedlot Management System. III. Crossbreeding Systems

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GENERAL CATTLE PRODUCTION SYSTEMS-MODEL .1. STRUCTURE OF THE MODEL

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Technical note: Digital quantification of eye pigmentation of cattle with white faces

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Evaluation of F1 cows sired by Brahman, Boran, and Tuli bulls for reproductive, maternal, and cow longevity traits.

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Investigation of genetic differences in feed efficiency through comparison of observed versus model predicted feed intake in Bos indicus - Bos taurus F-2 full sib steers

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Investigation of birth weight in Bos indicus x Bos taurus reciprocal backcross calves produced through embryo transfer

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Comparison of F1 cows sired by Brahman, Boran and Tuli bulls for reproductive, maternal, and cow longevity traits.

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Evaluation of reciprocal differences in Bos indicus x Bos taurus backcross calves produced through embryo transfer: I. Birth and weaning traits.

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A medium density microsatellite map of BTA10: reassignment of INRA69.

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Adiposity, lipogenesis, and fatty acid composition of subcutaneous and intramuscular adipose tissues of Brahman and Angus crossbred cattle.

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Skeletal Muscle Expression of Actinin-3 (ACTN3) in Relation to Feed Efficiency Phenotype of F2 Bos indicus - Bos taurus Steers.

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CAUSAL COMPONENTS OF MATERNALLY INFLUENCED CHARACTERS

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Candidate gene analysis of GH1 for effects on growth and carcass composition of cattle

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Investigation of gestation length in Bos indicus x Bos taurus reciprocal backcross calves produced through embryo transfer

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ALTERNATIVE BEEF-PRODUCTION SYSTEMS FOR GUYANA

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ADJUSTMENT FACTORS FOR 120-DAY WEANING WEIGHT IN RAMBOUILLET RANGE LAMBS

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SELECTION GAMES WITH ALL CHARACTERS INTERCORRELATED

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Genome association of carcass and palatability traits from Bos indicus-Bos taurus crossbred steers within electrical stimulation status and correspondence with steer temperament 1. Carcass

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Investigation of birth weight in Bos indicus x Bos taurus reciprocal backcross calves produced through embryo transfer

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Carcass merit between and among family groups of Bos indicus crossbred steers and heifers.

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Evaluation of Post-weaning Efficiency in Nellore-Angus Crossbred Steers through Model Predicted Residual Consumption

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Canadian Center of Science and Education

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Carcass traits and microsatellite distributions in offspring of sires from three geographical regions of Japan.

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Sire marbling score expected progeny difference and weaning weight maternal expected progeny difference associations with age at first calving and calving interval in Angus beef cattle.

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Genome-wide association study for stayability measures in Nellore-Angus crossbred cows.

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Age-related weights of second and third generation Nellore-Angus half-blood steers.

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Index selection of beef cattle for growth and milk production using computer simulation modelling

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Heterosis retention for birth and weaning characters of calves in the third generation of a five-breed diallel.

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Cross-validation of genetic and genomic predictions of temperament in Nellore-Angus crossbreds

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Whole genome association of SNP with newborn calf cannon bone length

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Evaluation of F1 calves sired by Brahman, Boran, and Tuli bulls for birth, growth, size, and carcass characteristics.

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Identification of QTL affecting disposition in Bos indicus influenced cattle

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Identification of QTL affecting disposition in Bos indicus influenced cattle

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Evaluation of reciprocal differences in Bos indicus x Bos taurus backcross calves produced through embryo transfer: II. Postweaning, carcass, and meat traits.

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Candidate gene analysis of GH1 for effects on growth and carcass composition of cattle.

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Genetic and physical mapping of the bovine X chromosome.

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Genetic evaluation of aspects of temperament in Nellore-Angus calves.

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Genome-wide association study for stayability measures in Nellore-Angus crossbred cows.

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Lipogenic activity of intramuscular and subcutaneous adipose tissues from steers produced by different generations of angus sires.

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30 Calf Performance and Sex Ratios in Second Generation Reciprocal Nellore-angus Crosses

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Genome association of carcass and palatability traits from Bos indicus-Bos taurus crossbred steers within electrical stimulation status and correspondence with steer temperament 2. Palatability

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Investigation of Reciprocal Cross Effects in F2 NelloreAngus Calves

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Direct and maternal genetic effects on preweaning characters of Brahman, Hereford and Brahman-Hereford crossbred cattle.

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HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF ZEBU CATTLE IN THE UNITED-STATES

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0384 WS Influence of first calving date on stayability in Bos indicus crossbred cows

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Postweaning and feedlot growth and carcass characteristics of Angus-, gray Brahman-, Gir-, Indu-Brazil-, Nellore-, and red Brahman-sired F1 calves.

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Pedigree analysis of four decades of Quarter Horse breeding.

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Factors influencing the variation in tenderness of seven major beef muscles from three Angus and Brahman breed crosses.

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Association of udder traits with single nucleotide polymorphisms in crossbred Bos indicus-Bos taurus cows.

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Investigation of gestation length in Bos indicus x Bos taurus reciprocal backcross calves produced through embryo transfer

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Bovine microsatellite dinucleotide repeat polymorphisms at the TEXAN11, TEXAN12, TEXAN13, TEXAN14 and TEXAN15 loci.

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Investigation of genetic differences in feed efficiency through comparison of observed versus model predicted feed intake in Bos indicus - Bos taurus F-2 full sib steers

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Varying differences between sexes in birth weight and weaning weight of calves sired by tropically adapted breeds at six diverse US locations

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Evaluation of line and breed of cytoplasm effects on performance of purebred Brangus cattle.

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Effects of breed type and sex on calf birth weight in reciprocal F2 Angus and Nellore Crosses.

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Genetic evaluation of postweaning performance traits in Brahman and Brahman-influenced stockers grazing ryeryegrass or bermudagrass pastures

# publications[].publisher
American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists

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Segregation of disposition scores among families of Bos indicus-Bos taurus crosses

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Trigonometric functions representing annual winter coat shedding and regrowth in Angus cows

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Simulated Efficiency of Beef Production for a Midwestern Cow-Calf-FeedLot Management System. I. Milk Production

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Investigation of birth weight in Bos indicus x Bos taurus reciprocal backcross calves produced through embryo transfer

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Genome-wide association study of temperament and tenderness using different Bayesian approaches in a Nellore-Angus crossbred population

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Genome wide association of beef flavor and tenderness in steaks (with electrical stimulation and without) from carcasses of Nellore-Bos taurus steers.

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Trait-based analysis in dairy cattle using blood group polymorphisms.

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Bovine microsatellite dinucleotide repeat polymorphisms at the TEXAN16, TEXAN17, TEXAN18, TEXAN19 and TEXAN20 loci.

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Heterosis retention in Brahman-Angns and Brahman-Hereford F-2 cows for reproductive traits and maternal effects on survival and weight traits of their calves

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Review: Preweaning, Postweaning, and Carcass Trait Comparisons for Progeny Sired by Subtropically Adapted Beef Sire Breeds at Various US Locations123

# publications[].publisher
American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists

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Localization of genes influencing carcass merit in a Bos indicus x Bos taurus cross

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Reciprocal differences in gestation length and birth weight in Bos indices/Bos taurus crosses

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Investigation of genetic differences in feed efficiency through comparison of observed versus model predicted feed intake in Bos indicus - Bos taurus F-2 full sib steers

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Alternative parameterizations of relatedness in whole genome association analysis of pre-weaning traits of Nelore-Angus calves.

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Statistical associations between restriction fragment length polymorphisms and quantitative traits in beef cattle.

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Characterization of relative growth of empty body and carcass components for bulls from a five-breed diallel.

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Blood groups and milk and type traits in dairy cattle: after forty years of research.

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Enhancing sustainability of beef cattle production in Southern and Central US through genetic improvement

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National Institute of Food and Agriculture - (Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States)

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Genetic improvement of adaptation and reproduction to enhance sustainability of cow-calf production in the Southern United States

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National Institute of Food and Agriculture - (Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States)

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Texas A&M University; Animal Science; 2471 TAMU

# organizations[]
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

# schools[]
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences