Publications 2005

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Animal Genetics
Genetic variation in the Galway sheep breed based on microsatellite markers.
D. Howard, J.P. Hanrahan, D. MacHugh
A molecular genetic characterisation of the endangered Irish Draught horse.
A. McGahern, E.W. Hill, D.E. MacHugh, P, Brophy
Characterisation of several Connemara Pony populations.
D.M. Feely, P.O. Brophy, K.M. Quinn
Allele frequencies at the prion protein (PrP) locus in Suffolk, Texel and Charollais pedigree populations in Ireland.
T. Sweeney, K.C. Casey, J.P. Hanrahan
Effects of scrapie (PrP) genotype of sire on lamb growth and on ultrasonic fat and muscle depths in commercial production systems.
K.C. Casey, J.P. Hanrahan, T. Sweeney
Availability and suitability of data for genetic evaluation of calving difficulty across cattle breeds in Ireland.
V.E. Olori, P. Donnellan, A.R. Cromie, P.R. Amer, R.F. Veerkamp
Cumulative discounted gene expressions for beef and dairy traits in Ireland
D.P. Berry, F.E. Madalena, A.R. Cromie, P.R. Amer
The interaction of strain of Holstein-Friesian cow and pasture-based feed system for milk production.
B. Horan, 3, P. Dillon, P. Faverdin,j L. Delaby, P. O'Connor, M. Rath