Animal Breeding and Genetics

​Dr. Matthew Spangler grew up on a diversified crop and livestock farm in Kansas. He received degrees from Kansas State University (BS; 2001), Iowa State University (MS; 2003), and the University of Georgia (PhD; 2006) and is currently a Professor of Animal Genetics at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. His research work focuses on quantitative genetics and genomics in livestock.  As part of this effort, he works closely with livestock industries, in particular beef and swine, to implement improved genetic selection tools and methods. He has given over 400 invited presentations to scientific and industry audiences and has authored or co-authored over 140 publications including peer reviewed journal articles, proceeding papers, and abstracts.

• Introduction.- Foundatins of Quantitative Animal Breeding.- Foundations of Molecular Genetics.- Modelling in Animal Breeding.- Genotype x Environment Interactions.- Socially affected traits.- Beef Cattle Breeding.- Dairy Cattle Breeding.- Pig Breeding.- Poutry Breeding.- Sheep and Goat Breeding.- Horse Breeding.- Breeding in Developing Countries.- Breeding in an era of Gene Editing.- Animal Breeding Long-Term Challenges.