Mateescu's Animal Genetics and Genomics Lab
University of Florida, Department of Animal Sciences

• Rezende F.M., Rodriguez, J.D. Leal-Gutiérrez, M.A. Elzo, D.D. Johnson, C. Carr and 2021. Genomic approaches reveal pleiotropic effects in crossbred beef cattle.
   

• Estrada-Reyes Z.M., D.O. Rae, and R.G. Mateescu. 2021. Genome-wide scan reveals important additive and non-additive genetic effects associated with resistance to Haemonchus contortus in Florida Native sheep. Int J Parasitol. S0020-7519(21)00034-5. doi: 10.1016/j.ijpara.2020.11.003.

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• Dikmen S., K.M. Sarlo Davila, E. Rodriguez, T.L. Scheffler, P.A. Oltenacu and R.G. Mateescu. 2020. Comparison of Tympanic and Tail Temperatures in Angus and Brahman Steers. J Anim Sci Res 4(4). dx.doi.org/10.16966/2576-6457.147

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• Leal-Gutiérrez J.D., M.A. Elzo, C. Carr, and R.G. Mateescu. 2020. RNA-seq analysis identifies cytoskeletal structural genes and pathways for meat quality in beef. PLOS One. 15(11): e0240895. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0240895

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• Leal-Gutiérrez J.D., F.M.Rezende, J.M Reecy, L.M. Krammer, F. Peñagaricano and 2020. Whole genome sequence data provides novel insights into the genetic architecture of meat quality traits in beef.

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• Sarlo Davila K.M., A. Howell, A. Nunez, A. Orelien, V. Roe, E. Rodriguez, S. Dikmen, and R.G. Mateescu. Genome-wide association study identifies variants associated with hair length in Brangus cattle. Animal Genetics. doi: 10.1111/age.12970

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• Mateescu R.G., K.M. Sarlo Davila, S. Dikmen, E. Rodriguez, and P.A. Oltenacu. The effect of Brahman genes on body temperature plasticity of heifers on pasture under heat stress. J. Anim. Sci. 1:98(5):skaa126. DOI: 10.1093/jas/skaa126

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• Leal J.D., M.A. Elzo, and R.G. Mateescu. 2020. Identification of eQTLs and sQTLs associated with meat quality in beef. BMC Genomics. 21:104.

 

• Koltes J.E., J.B. Cole, R. Clemmens, R.N. Dilger, L.M. Kramer, J.K. Lunney, M.E. McCue, S. McKay, , B.M. Murdoch, R. Reuter, C. Rexroad, G.J.M Rosa, N.V.L Serão, S.N. White, M.J. Woodward-Greene, M. Worku, H. Zhang, J. Reecy. 2019. A vision for development and utilization of high-throughput phenotyping and big data analytics in livestock. Frontiers in Genetics. 10:1197

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• Ahlberg C.M., Allwardt K., Broocks A., Bruno K., Taylor A., McPhillips L., Krehbiel C., Calvo-Lorenzo M., Richards C., Place S., DeSilva U., VanOverbeke D., Mateescu R. G., Kuehn L.A., Weaber R., Bormann J.M. and Rolf M. 2019. Characterization of Water Intake and Water Efficiency in beef cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 97(12):4770-4782.

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• Flowers S., B.R. McFadden, C.C. Carr, and R.G. Mateescu. 2019. Consumer preferences for beef with improved nutrient profile. J. Anim. Sci. 97(12):4699-4709.

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• Estrada-Reyes Z.M., O. Rae, M.B. Jimenez Medrano, GJ.D. Leal-Gutiérrez, and R.G. Mateescu. 2019. Association study reveals Th17, Treg and Th2 loci related to resistance to Haemonchus contortus in Florida Native sheep. J. Anim. Sci. 97(11):4428-4444

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• Estrada-Reyes Z.M., Y. Tsukahara, R.R. Amadeu, A.L. Goetsch, T.A. Gipson, T. Sahlu, R. Puchala, Z. Wang, S.P. Hart, and R.G. Mateescu. 2019. Signatures of selection for resistance to Haemonchus contortus in sheep and goats. BMC Genomics. (2019)20:735

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• Estrada-Reyes Z.M., Y. Tsukahara, A.L. Goetsch, T.A. Gipson, T. Sahlu, R. Puchala, and R.G. Mateescu. 2019. Association analysis of immune response loci related to Haemonchus contortus exposure in sheep and goats using a targeted approach. Livestock Science. 228:109-119

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• Sarlo Davila K.M., GH. Hamblen, P.J. Hansen, FS. Dikmen, P.A. Oltenacu and R.G. Mateescu. 2019. Genetic parameters for hair characteristics and core body temperature in a multibreed Brahman-Angus herd. J. Anim. Sci. 97:3246–3252.

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• Leal-Gutiérrez J.D. and R.G. Mateescu. 2019. Genetic basis of improving the palatability of beef cattle: Current insights. Invited Review. Food Biotechnology. 33(3):193-216.

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• Leal-Gutiérrez J.D., Elzo, M.A., Johnson D.D., GHamblen H., and R.G. Mateescu. 2019 Genome wide association and gene enrichment analysis reveal membrane anchoring and structural proteins associated with meat quality in beef. BMC Genomics. 20(1):151.

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• Flowers S., H. Hamblen, J.D. Leal, M.A. Elzo, D.D. Johnson and R.G. Mateescu. 2018. Fatty acid profile, mineral content and palatability of beef from a multibreed Angus-Brahman population. J. Anim. Sci. 96(10):4264-4275

 

• Leal J.D., Rezende F.M., Elzo, M.A., Johnson D.D., Peñagaricano F. and R.G. Mateescu. 2018 Structural equation modeling and whole-genome scans uncover chromosome regions and enriched pathways for carcass and meat quality in beef. Frontiers in Genetics. 9:532.

 

 

• Allwardt C.M., Ahlberg K., Broocks A., Bruno K., McPhillips L., Taylor A., Krehbiel C., Calvo-Lorenzo M., Richards C., Place S., DeSilva U., VanOverbeke D., Mateescu R.G., Kuehn L.A., Bormann J.M. and Rolf M.. 2018. Environmental effects on water intake and water intake prediction in growing beef cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 96(10):4368-4384

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• Hamblen H., A. Zolini, P.J. Hansen, P.A. Oltenacu, and R.G. Mateescu. 2018. Thermoregulatory response of Brangus heifers to naturally occurring heat exposure on pasture.  J. Anim. Sci. 96:3131-3137

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• Allwardt C.M., Ahlberg K., Broocks A., Bruno K., McPhillips L., Taylor A., Krehbiel C., Calvo-Lorenzo M., Richards C., Place S., DeSilva U., VanOverbeke D., Mateescu R. G., Kuehn L.A., Bormann J.M. and Rolf M. 2018. Test duration for water intake, average daily gain, and dry matter intake in beef cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 96: 3043–3054

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• Dikmen S., R.G. Mateescu, M.A. Elzo, and P.J. Hansen. 2018. Determination of the optimum contribution of Brahman genetics in an Angus-Brahman multibreed herd for regulation of body temperature during hot weather. J. Anim. Sci. 96:2175–2183

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• Estrada-Reyes Z.M., Y. Tsukahara, A.L. Goetsch, T.A. Gipson, T. Sahlu, R. Puchala, and R.G. Mateescu. 2018. Effect of Ovar-DRα and Ovar-DRβ1 genotype on fecal egg counts in sheep and goat populations infected with Haemonchus contortus. Parasite Immunology. 40:e12534.

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• Gobena M., M.A. Elzo and R.G. Mateescu. 2018. Population structure and genomic breed composition in an Angus-Brahman crossbred cattle population. Frontiers in Genetics. 9:90-100

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• Leal J.D., M.A. Elzo, D.D. Johnson and R.G. Mateescu. 2018. Effect of micro-calpain and calpastatin SNPs and haplotypes on Warner-Braztler shear force in a crossbred Brahman-Angus population. Frontiers in Genetics. 9:56-65

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• Wright S.A., P. Ramos, D.D. Johnson, J.M. Scheffler, M.A. Elzo, R.G. Mateescu, A.L. Bass, C.C. Carr, T. Scheffler. 2018. Brahman genetics influence muscle fiber properties, protein degradation, and tenderness in an Angus-Brahman multibreed herd. Meat Sci. 135:84-93

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• Mateescu R.G., D. J. Garrick, and J. M. Reecy. 2017. Gene networks controlling meat quality in Angus cattle. Frontiers in Genetics. 13:1-11

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• Wright S.A., P. Ramos, D.D. Johnson, J.M. Scheffler, M.A. Elzo, , A.L. Bass, C.C. Carr, T. Scheffler. 2017. Brahman genetics influence muscle fiber properties, protein degradation, and tenderness in an Angus-Brahman multibreed herd. Meat Science. 135:84-93.

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• Elzo M.A., R. G. Mateescu, D.D. Johnson, T.L. Scheffler, J.M. Scheffler, C. Carr, D.O. Rae, J.G. Wasdin, M.D. Driver and J.D. Driver. 2017. Genomic-polygenic and polygenic predictions for nine ultrasound and carcass traits in Angus-Brahman multibreed cattle using three sets of genotypes. Livestock Science. 202:58-66

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• Allwardt K, Ahlberg C., Broocks A., Bruno K., Taylor A., Place S., Richards C., Krehbiel C., Calvo-Lorenzo M., DeSilva U., VanOverbeke D., Mateescu R. G., Goad C. and Rolf M.. 2017. Validation of an automated system for monitoring and restricting water intake in group-housed beef steers. J. Anim. Sci. 10.2527/jas.2017.1593

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• Buchanan J.W., J. M. Reecy, D. J. Garrick, Q. Duan, D.C. Beitz, and R. G. Mateescu. 2016. Deriving Gene Networks from SNP Associated with Triacylglycerol and Phospholipid Fatty Acid Fractions from Ribeyes of Angus Cattle. Frontiers in Genetics. 7:116

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• Elzo M.A., R. G. Mateescu, M.G. Thomas, D.D. Johnson, C.A. Martinez, D.O. Rae, J.G. Wasdin, M.D. Driver and J.D. Driver. 2016. Growth and reproduction genomic-polygenic and polygenic parameters and prediction trends as Brahman fraction increases in an Angus-Brahman multibreed population. Livestock Science. 190:104-112

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• Mateescu R. G., P. A. Oltenacu, A. J. Garmyn, G. G. Mafi, and D. L. VanOverbeke. 2016. Strategies to predict and improve eating quality of cooked beef using carcass and meat composition traits in Angus cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 94:2160-2171

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• Mateescu R. G., D. J. Garrick, A. J. Garmyn, D. L. VanOverbeke, G. G. Mafi, and J. M. Reecy. 2015. Genetic parameters for sensory traits in longissimus muscle and their associations with tenderness, marbling score, and intramuscular fat in Angus cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 93:21-27

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• Mateescu R. G., D. J. Garrick, A. J. Garmyn, M.A. O’Neil, R. G. Tait Jr, A. Abuzaid, M. S. Mayes, A. L. Van Eenennaam, D. L. VanOverbeke, G. G. Hilton, D. C. Beitz and J. M. Reecy. 2013. Genome-wide association study of concentrations of iron and other minerals in longissimus muscle of Angus cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 91:3592–3599

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• Mateescu R. G., A. J. Garmyn, R. G. Tait Jr, Q. Duan, Q. Liu, M. S. Mayes, D. J. Garrick, A. L. Van Eenennaam, D. L. VanOverbeke, G. G. Hilton, D. C. Beitz and J. M. Reecy. 2013. Genetic parameters for concentration of minerals in longissimus muscle and their association with palatability traits in Angus cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 91:1067-1075

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• Buchanan J.W., A.J. Garmyn, G.G. Hilton, D.L. VanOverbeke, Q. Duan, D.C. Beitz, and R.G. Mateescu. 2013. Comparison of gene expression and fatty acid profiles in concentrate and pasture based finishing systems. J. Anim. Sci. 91:1-9

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• Mateescu R. G., A. J. Garmyn, M.A. O’Neil, R. G. Tait Jr, A. Abuzaid, M. S. Mayes, D. J. Garrick, A. L. Van Eenennaam, D. L. VanOverbeke, G. G. Hilton, D. C. Beitz and J. M. Reecy. 2012. Genetic parameters for carnitine, creatine, creatinine, carnosine, and anserine concentration in longissimus muscle and their association with palatability traits in Angus cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 90:4248-4255

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• Sexten A. K., C. R. Krehbiel, J. W. Dillwith, R.D. Madden, C.P. McMurphy, D. L. Lalman, and R. G. Mateescu. 2012. Effect of muscle type, sire breed, and time of weaning on fatty acid composition in Angus and Charolais finishing steers. J. Anim Sci. 90:616-625.

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• Duan Q., R.G. Tait, M. S. Mayes, D.J. Garrick, Q. Liu, A.L. Van Eenennaam, R.G. Mateescu, D. L. Van Overbeke, A.J. Garmyn, D.C. Beitz, and J.M. Reecy.  2012. Genetic polymorphisms in bovine transferrin receptor 2 (TFR2) and solute carrier family 40 (iron-regulated transporter), member 1 (SLC40A1) genes and their association with beef iron content. Anim Genet. 43(2):115-122

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• Buchanan J. W., Staiger E. A., Thonney M. L., and Mateescu R. G. 2011. Effect of PFKM, TFDP2, and HIP2 gene expression on muscle growth in sheep.  J. Anim. Sci. Adv. 1(2):85-88

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• Garmyn A. J., G. G. Hilton, R. G. Mateescu, J. B. Morgan, J. M Reecy, R. G. Tait, Jr., D. C. Beitz, Q. Duan, J. P. Schoonmaker, M. S. Mayes, M. E. Drewnoski, Q. Lui and D. L. VanOverbeke. 2011. Estimation of relationships between mineral concentration and fatty acid composition of longissimus muscle and beef palatability traits. J. Anim Sci. 89:2849-2858.

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• DeVuyst, E.A., J.T. Biermacher, J.L. Lusk, R.G. Mateescu, J.B. Blanton, J. S. Swiger, J.D. Springer, and R. R. Reuter. 2011. Relationships between fed cattle traits and Igenity panel scores. J. Anim Sci. 89:1260-1269

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• Garmyn A. J., G. G. Hilton, R. G. Mateescu, and D. L. VanOverbeke. 2010. Effect of concentrate- vs. forage-based finishing diet on carcass traits, beef palatability, and color stability in longissimus muscle from Angus heifers. Prof. Anim Sci. 26:579-586

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• Mateescu R. G. and M. L. Thonney. 2010. Genetic mapping of quantitative trait loci for milk production in sheep. Anim Genet. 41:460-466.

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• Mateescu R. G. and M. L. Thonney. 2010. Genetic mapping of quantitative trait loci for aseasonal reproduction in sheep. Anim Genet. 41:454-459.

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• Staiger, E. A., M. L. Thonney, J. W. Buchanan, E. R. Rogers, P. A. Oltenacu, and R. G. Mateescu. 2010. Effect of prolactin, ß-lactoglobulin and κ-casein genotype on estimated breeding values for milk production in East Friesian sheep. J. Dairy Sci. 93(4):1736-1742.

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• Phavaphutanon, J., R. G. Mateescu, K. Tsai, P. A. Schweitzer, E. Corey, M. Vernier-Singer, A. Williams, N. L. Dykes, K. Murphy, G. Lust, and R. J. Todhunter. 2009. Quantitative trait loci for hip dysplasia in the Labrador retriever. Am. J. Vet. Res 70(9):1094-101.

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• Mateescu R. G., A. K. Lunsford, and M. L. Thonney. 2009. Association between Melatonin Receptor1A Gene Polymorphism and Reproductive Performance in Dorset Ewes. J. Anim Sci. 87:2485-2488.

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• Zhu, L., Z. Zhang, S. Friedenberg, S. W. Jung, J. Phavaphutanon, M. Vernier-Singer, E. Corey, R. Mateescu, N. Dykes, J. Sandler, G. Acland, G. Lust, and R. Todhunter. 2009. The long (and winding) road to gene discovery for canine hip dysplasia. Vet. J. 181:97-110.

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• Mateescu R. G., N. I. Burton-Wurster, K. Tsai, J. Phavaphutanon, Z. Zhang, K. E. Murphy, G. Lust, and R. J. Todhunter. 2008. Identification of quantitative trait loci for osteoarthritis of hip joints in dogs. Am. J. Vet. Res 69:1294-1300.

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• Zhu, L., Z. Zhang, F. Feng, P. Schweitzer, J. Phavaphutanon, M. Vernier-Singer, E. Corey, S. Friedenberg, R. Mateescu, A. Williams, G. Lust, G. Acland, and R. Todhunter. 2008. Single nucleotide polymorphisms refine QTL intervals for hip joint laxity in dogs. Anim Genet. 39:141-146.

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• Thonney, M. L., M. C. Smith, R. G. Mateescu, and C. Heuer. 2008. Vaccination of ewes and lambs against parainfluenza3 to prevent lamb pneumonia. Small Ruminant Research 74:30-36.

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• Liu, T., R. J. Todhunter, S. Wu, W. Hou, R. Mateescu, Z. Zhang, N. I. Burton-Wurster, G. M. Acland, G. Lust, and R. Wu. 2007. A random model for mapping imprinted quantitative trait loci in a structured pedigree: an implication for mapping canine hip dysplasia. Genomics 90:276-284.

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• Hays, L., Z. Zhang, R. G. Mateescu, G. Lust, N. I. Burton-Wurster, and R. J. Todhunter. 2007. Quantitative genetics of secondary hip joint osteoarthritis in a Labrador Retriever-Greyhound pedigree. Am. J. Vet. Res 68:35-41.

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• Burton-Wurster, N., R. G. Mateescu, R. J. Todhunter, K. M. Clements, Q. Sun, V. Scarpino, and G. Lust. 2005. Genes in canine articular cartilage that respond to mechanical injury: gene expression studies with Affymetrix canine GeneChip. J. Hered. 96:821-828.

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• Mateescu R. G., Z. Zhang, K. Tsai, J. Phavaphutanon, N. I. Burton-Wurster, G. Lust, R. Quaas, K. Murphy, G. M. Acland, and R. J. Todhunter. 2005. Analysis of allele fidelity, polymorphic information content, and density of microsatellites in a genome-wide screening for hip dysplasia in a crossbreed pedigree. J. Hered. 96:847-853.

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• Todhunter, R. J., R. G. Mateescu, G. Lust, N. I. Burton-Wurster, N. L. Dykes, S. P. Bliss, A. J. Williams, M. Vernier-Singer, E. Corey, C. Harjes, R. L. Quaas, Z. Zhang, R. O. Gilbert, D. Volkman, G. Casella, R. Wu, and G. M. Acland. 2005. Quantitative trait loci for hip dysplasia in a cross-breed canine pedigree. Mamm. Genome 16:720-730.

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• Todhunter, R. J., R. G. Mateescu, Z. Zhang, N. L. Dykes, N. I. Burton-Wurster, and G. Lust. 2005. Diagnosis and Genetic Locus Mapping for Canine Hip Dysplasia. Vet. Forum 22:39-44.

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• Mateescu R. G., R. J. Todhunter, G. Lust, and N. Burton-Wurster. 2005. Increased MIG-6 mRNA transcripts in osteoarthritic cartilage. Biochem. Biophys. Res Commun. 332:482-486.

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• Mateescu R. G. and M. L. Thonney. 2005. Effect of testosterone on insulin-like growth factor-I, androgen receptor, and myostatin gene expression in splenius and semitendinosus muscles in sheep. J. Anim Sci. 83:803-809.

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• Mateescu R. G. and M. L. Thonney. 2002. Gene expression in sexually dimorphic muscles in sheep. J. Anim Sci. 80:1879-1887.