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Molecular evolution of the Bovini tribe (Bovidae, Bovinae): Is there evidence of rapid evolution or reduced selective constraint in Domestic cattle?

Sean MacEachern*, John McEwan, Alan McCulloch, Andrew Mather, Keith Savin and Mike Goddard

BMC Genomics 2009, 10:179 doi:10.1186/1471-2164-10-179

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Unlocking the bovine genome

Ross L Tellam, Danielle G Lemay, Curtis P Van Tassell, Harris A Lewin, Kim C Worley, Christine G Elsik BMC Genomics 2009, 10:193 (24 April 2009)

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An extensive collaboration involving over 300 scientists from 25 different countries has analyzed the draft genome sequence of cattle, yielding insights into ruminant evolution and domestication and providing an invaluable research resource for the beef and dairy industries.

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An examination of positive selection and changing effective population size in Angus and Holstein cattle populations (Bos taurus) using a high density SNP genotyping platform and the contribution of ancient polymorphism to genomic diversity in Domestic cattle

Sean MacEachern, Ben Hayes, John McEwan, Mike Goddard BMC Genomics 2009, 10:181 (24 April 2009)

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The cattle genome reveals its secrets

David W Burt Journal of Biology 2009, 8:36 (24 April 2009)

Burt discusses the impact of the recently sequenced Bovine genome on our understanding of bovine phylogeny and the genomics of domestication.