Milton Thomas

Professor
Animal Sciences
Colorado State University
United States of America

Biography

Dr. Milton G. Thomas joined Colorado State University in December of 2011 as Professor and John E. Rouse Chair of Beef Cattle Breeding and Genetics in the Department of Animal Sciences. He is also Adjunct Professor in the Animal Reproduction Biotechnology Laboratory in the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Milt grew-up in a family involved in diversified agriculture in Texas and Missouri and was very active in FFA leadership and public speaking activities. He completed undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral studies in animal science and molecular biology at the University of Missouri (B.S. 1988 and M.S. 1990), Texas A&M University (Ph.D. 1994), and the University of Texas Institute of Biotechnology – Center for Molecular Medicine (1994-1996).

Research Intrest

Milton Thomas reseacrh focuses on Physiology of Reproduction.

List of Publications
Elzo MA, Mateescu R, Thomas M, Johnson DD, Martinez CA, et al. (2016) Growth and reproduction genomic-polygenic and polygenic parameters and prediction trends as Brahman fraction increases in an Angus-Brahman multibreed population. Livest Sci 190: 104-112.
Weng Z, Su H, Saatchi M, Lee J, Thomas M, et al. (2016) Genome-wide association study of growth and body composition traits in Brangus beef cattle. Livest Sci 183: 4-11.
Dias MM, Canovas A, Mantilla-Rojas C, Riley DG, Luna-Nevarez P, et al. (2017) SNP detection using RNA-sequences of candidate genes associated with puberty in cattle. Genet Mol Res 16: 17.Â