Matt Spangler

Assistant Professor / Beef Genetics Extension Specialist C204f Animal Science Lincoln, NE 68583-0908 Phone: (402)472-6489 Fax: (402)472-6362 Email: mspangler2@unl.edu

Mini CV

EDUCATION

• Ph.D. - 2006 - University of Georgia - Animal Breeding & Genetics
• M.S. - 2003 - Iowa State University - Animal Breeding & Genetics
• B.S. - 2001 - Kansas State University - Animal Science
• A.S. - 1999 - Butler Community College - Agriculture
  

POSITIONS HELD

• Assistant Professor - 2007 - University of Tennessee at Martin - Animal Science

COURSES

• ASCI 399: Beef Cattle Merchandising
  Semester: Spring, Summer, and Fall
  Summary: Individual or group projects in research, literature review, or extension of course work under supervision and evaluation of a departmental faculty member.
• Nebraska Beef Industry Scholars Study Tour

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

• Integrated Resourse Management
• Journal of Animal Science Editorial Board Member, Animal Genetics Section (2007-present)
• Ultrasound Guidelines Council (2007-present)

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP

• American Society of Animal Science
• Gamma Sigma Delta

EXTENSION PROGRAMS

• Beef Sire Selection
• Commercial Ranch Genetic Evaluations
• Ultrasound Educational Programs
• Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Quantitative Genetics
• Inclusion of Molecular Information Into Genetic Evaluations
• Commercial Ranch Genetic Evaluations

SELECETED PUBLICATIONS

Referred Journal Articles

• Spangler, M. L., R. L. Sapp, M. D. MacNeil, J. K. Bertrand, and R. Rekaya. 2008. Different methods of selecting animals for genotyping to maximize the amount of genetic information known in th population. Lm Anim. Sci. 2007-0492v1.



• Spangler, M. L., J. K. Bertrand, and R. Rekaya. 2007. Combining molecular test information and correlated phenotypic records for breeding value estimation. J. Anim. Sci. 85:641-649.



• Spangler, M. L., R. L. Sapp, R. Rekaya, and J. K. Bertrand. 2006. Success at first insemination in Australian Angus cattle: Analysis of uncertain binary responses. J. Anim. Sci. 84:20-24.



• Sapp, R. L., M. L. Spangler, R. Rekaya, and J. K. Bertrand. 2005. A simulation study for analysis of uncertain binary responses: Application to first insemination success in beef cattle. Genet. Sel. Evol. 37:615-634.

Proceedings and Abstracts

• Spangler, M. L., D. Kirkpatrick. 2008. State funded genetic enhancement programs: An example from Tennessee. J. Anim. Sci. 86 (Suppl. 1): (Abstr.).



• Spangler, M. L. 2007. The value of heterosis in cow herds: lessons from the past that apply today. Proc. Range Beef Cow Symposium XX.



• Butler, J. N., J. E. Mehlhorn, W. Totten, M. Spangler, and T. N. Burcham. 2007. Promoting agriculture literacy among gifted high school students. NACTA Journal. Abstract pp:99-100.



• Spangler, M. L., K. R. Robbins, J. K. Bertrand, M. D. MacNeil, and R. Rekaya. 2007. Ant colony optimization as a strategic method of genotype sampling. Proc. European Animal Agriculture Production Meeting.



• Spangler, M. L., R. L. Sapp, J. K. Bertrand, M. D. MacNeil, and R. Rekaya. 2007. Different methods of selecting animals for genotyping to maximize the amount of information known in the population. J. Anim. Sci. (Abstr.).



• Martinez-Avila, J.C., M. Spangler, and R. Rekaya. 2006. Hierarchical model for zero-inflated count data: A simulation study. Proc. 8th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production.



• Spangler, M.L., R. Rekaya, and J. K. Bertrand. 2006. The combination of genetic test information and phenotypic records for the prediction of breeding values. J. Anim. Sci. 84(Suppl. 1.): (Abstr.).



• Spangler, M. L., R. L. Sapp, R. Rekaya, and J. K. Bertrand. 2005. Success at first insemination in Australian Angus cattle: Analysis of uncertain binary responses. J. Anim. Sci. 83(Suppl. 2.): (Abstr.).



• Spangler, M.L., R. Rekaya, and J. K. Bertrand. 2006. Success of rebreeding given first parity calving ease scores in Canadian Charolais cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 84(Suppl. 1.): (Abstr.).



• Sapp, R. L., M. L. Spangler, R. Rekaya, and J. K. Bertrand. 2005. A simulation study for analysis of uncertain binary responses using fuzzy logic classification. J. Anim. Sci. 83(Suppl. 1.): (Abstr.).



• Spangler, M. L., R. L. Sapp, R. Rekaya, and J. K. Bertrand. 2005. Analysis of first insemination success subject to uncertainty in Australian Angus cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 83(Suppl. 1.): (Abstr.).



• Sapp, R. L., M. L. Spangler, R. Rekaya, and J. K. Bertrand. 2005. A simulation study for analysis of uncertain binary responses: Application to first insemination success in beef cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 83(Suppl. 2.): (Abstr.).