Matthew L. Spangler, PhD

Professor
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska

Matt 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 and Extension Beef Genetics Specialist 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.

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Presentation(s):

• 205 - An autosomal recessive mutation in PYGM causes myophosphorylase deficiency in composite cattle

  Tuesday, July 23, 2024
  10:00 AM - 10:15 AM MT

• 461 - Machine learning and AI to improve genetic prediction in beef cattle: Potential uses and misuses

  Thursday, July 25, 2024
  9:50 AM - 10:35 AM MT