Cattle

• Stambuk, C.R.†, Staiger, E.A.‡, Nazari-Ghadikolaei, A.†, Heins, B.J., Huson, H.J.*, Exploring physiological and genetic variation of digital cushion thickness of Holstein and Jersey cows and bulls.  Journal of Dairy Science 23 July.
• Miles, A.M.† and Huson, H.J.*, Time- and population dependent genetic patterns underlie bovine milk somatic cell count. Journal of Dairy Science 1 July.
• Huson, H.J.*, Sonstegard, T.S., Godfrey, J., Hambrook, D., Wolfe, C., Wiggans, G., Blackburn, H., Van Tassell, C.P.*, (2020) A genetic investigation of Island Jersey Cattle, the foundation of the Jersey breed. Frontiers in Genetics, 17 April 202.
• Stambuk, C.R.†, Staiger, E.A.‡, Nazari-Ghadikolaei, A.†, Heins, B.J., Huson, H.J.*, (2020) Phenotypic characterization and genome-wide association studies of digital cushion thickness in Holstein cows. Journal of Dairy Science Apr;103(4):3289-3303. Epub 2020 Feb 7.
• Leal Yepes, F.A.†, Nydam, D.V., Mann, S., Caixeta, L., McArt, J.A.A., Overton, T.R., Wakshlag, J.J., Huson, H.J.*, 2019 Longitudinal phenotypes improve genotype association for hyperketonemia in dairy cattle. Animals Dec 1, 2019, 9(12), 1059.
• Whitt, C.E.†, Tauer, L., Huson, H.J.*, (2019) Bull efficiency using dairy genetic traits. PLOS ONE Nov 11, 2019; 14:11 e0223436.
• Miles, A.M.†, McArt, J.A.A., Leal Yepes, F.A.†, Stambuk, C.R.†, Virkler, P.D., Huson, H.J.*, (2018) Udder and teat conformational risk factors for elevated somatic cell count and clinical mastitis in New York Holsteins. Preventive Veterinary Medicine epub Dec 15; Feb 163:7-13
• Huson, H.J., Lima, S.F. †, Bicalho, R.C., (2018) 16S rRNA milk microbiota profiles on Holstein cows highlight QTL and provide a novel trait to assess the genetic regulation of mastitis, Proceedings on the World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production, Biology & Species – Bovine (dairy) 2, 508., https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/f71d/abd66e1e72db08a57ef1dd0c1f053aa4e9ca.pdf
• ‡Staiger, E.A., Landaeta-Hernandez, A.J., Amati, N., Crespo, E., Sonstegard, T., Huson, H.J., (2018) Ancestry modeling of the Venezuelan JR-type composite breed, Proceedings on the World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production, Biology & Species-Bovine (dairy) 2, 632., https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/2baf/7431d27f9d725c6e151ec2d3af3d564d43ca.pdf
• Stambuk, C.R.†, McArt, J.A.A., Bicalho, R.C., Miles, A.M.†, Huson, H.J.*, (2018) A longitudinal study of digital cushion thickness and its function as a predictor for compromised locomotion and hoof lesions in Holstein cows. Translational Animal Science epub Sept 27, 2018; Jan 3:1:9.
• Vajana, E., Barbato, M., Colli, L., Milanesi, M., Rochat, E., Fabrizi, E., Mukasa, C., Del Corvo, M., Masembe, C., Muwanika, V., Kabi, F., Sonstegard, T., Huson, H.J., Negrini, R., Joost, S., Marsan, P.A., (2018) Combining landscape genomics and ecological modeling to investigate local adaptation of indigenous Ugandan cattle to East Coast Fever. Frontiers in Genetics Oct 3;9:385.
• Huson, H.J., Lamb, J., (2017) Large dairy herd management: Chapter 26- Genomic selection and reproductive technologies to produce elite breeding stock. American Dairy Science Association Foundation eBook, epub 2017, https://ldhm.adsa.org/Large_Dairy_Herd_Management_Third_Edition_(Preface_Only).pdf
• Bahbahani, H., Tiijani, A., Mukasa, C., Wragg, D., Almathen, F., Nash, O., Akpa, G., Mbole-Kariuki, M., Malla, S., Woolhouse, M E J; Sonstegard, T., Van Tassell, C., Blythe, M., Huson, H.J., Hanotte, O., (2017) Signatures of selection for environmental adaptation and ZebuxTaurine hybrid fitness in East African Shorthorn Zebu. Frontiers in Genetics Jun 8:68.
• Cooper, T.A., Eaglen, S.A.E., Wiggans, G.R., Jenko, J., Huson, H.J., Morrice, D.M., Bichard, M., de L. Luff, W.G., Wooliams, J.A., (2016) Genomic evaluation, breed identification, and population structure of Guernsey cattle in North American, and Great Britian, and the Isle of Guernsey. Journal of Dairy Science, 99:1-8.
• Garcia-Ruiz, A.†, Ruiz-Lopez, F.J., VanTassell, C.P., Montaldo, H.H., Huson, H.J., (2015) Genetic differentiation of Mexican Holstein cattle and its relationship with Canadian and U.S. Holsteins. Frontiers in Genetics, Feb 09.
• Huson, H.J., Kim, E.S., Godfrey, R.W., Olson, T.A., McClure, M.C., Chase, C.C., Rizzi, R., O’Brien, A.M.P., Van Tassell, C.P., Garcia, J.F., Sonstegard, T.S., (2014) Genome-wide association study and ancestral origins of the slick-hair coat in tropically adapted cattle.  Frontiers in Genetics, Apr 08.
• Dikmen, S., Khan, F.A., Huson, H.J., Sonstegard, T.S., Moss, J.I., Dahl, G.E., Hansen, P.J. (2014) The SLICK Locus Derived from Senepol Cattle Confers Thermo-tolerance to Intensively-Managed Lactating Holstein Cows. Journal of Dairy Science, Sept 97(9).
  
• Garcia-Ruiz, A., Ruiz-Lopez, F.J., VanTassell, C.P., Montaldo, H.H., Huson, H.J., (2014) Genetic differentiation of Mexican Holstein cattle and its relationship with Canadian and U.S. Holsteins. Frontiers in Genetics, Jan 09.
• Kim, E.S., Cole, J.B., Huson, H.J., Wiggans, G.R., Van Tassell, C.P., Crookers, B.A., Da, Y., Sonstegard, T.S. (2013)  Effect of Artificial Selection on Runs of Homozygosity in U.S. Holstein Cattle. PLOS ONE, Nov 14; 8 (11):e80813.

Goat

• Stella, A., Nicolazzi, E.L., Tassell, C.P., Rothschild, M.F., Colli, L., Rosen, B.D., Sonstegard, T.S., Crepaldi, P., Tosser-Klopp, G., Joost, S., Amills, M., Ajmone-Marsan, P., Bertonlini, F., Boettcher,… Huson, H.J., … 46more, Zhang, W., (2018) AdaptMap: Exploring goat diversity and adaptation. Genetics Selection Evolution 19 Nov 2018; 50:61
• Nazari-Ghadikolaei, A.†, Miarei-Aashtiani, S.R., Staiger, E.A.‡, Rashidi, A., Huson, H.J.*, (2018) Genome-wide association studies identify candidate genes for coat color and mohair traits in the Iranian Markhoz goat. Frontiers in Genetics, 9:105.
• Bickhart, D.M., Rosen, B., Koren, S., Sayre, B.L., Hastie, A.R., Chang, S., Lee, J., Lam, E.T., Liachko, I., Sullivan, S.T., Burton, J., Huson, H.J., Kelley, C.M., Hutchison, J.L., Zhou, Y., Sun, J., Crisa, A., Ponce De Leon, F.A., Schwartz, J.C., Hammond, J.A., Schroeder, S.G., Liu, G.E., Dunham, M., Shendure, J., Sonstegard., T.S., Phillippy, A.M., Van Tassell, C.P., Smith, T.P. (2017) Single-molecule sequencing and conformational capture enable de novo mammalian reference genomes. Nature Genetics, 49, pages643–650
• Mdladla, K.†, Dzomba, E.F., Huson, H.J., Muchadeyi, F.C., (2016) Population genomic structure and linkage disequilibrium analysis of South African goat breeds using genome‐wide SNP data. Animal Genetics, 47, 4
• H.J. Huson, T.S. Sonstegard, J. Silverstein, M.J. Woodward-Greene, C. Masiga, F. Muchadeyi, J. Rees, B. Sayre, A. Elbetagy, M. Rothschild, F.D. Mujibi, O. Mwai, S. Kemp, L. Colli, P.Ajmone-Marsan, P. Crepaldi, S. Abegaz, J. Soelkner, C.P. Van Tassell, AGIN, (2014) Genetic and Phenotypic Characterization of African Goat Populations to Prioritize Conservation and Production Efforts for Small-holder Farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa. Proceedings 10^th World Congress of Genetics Applied to Livestock Production, Aug.

Sheep

• Posbergh, C.J.†*, Staiger, E.A. ‡, Huson, H.J. *, (2020) A stop-gain mutation within MLPH is responsible for the lilac dilution observed in Jacob sheep. Genes 4 June, 11,61.
• Getachew, T., Haile, A., Meszaros, G., Rischkowsky, B., Huson, H.J., Gizaw, S., Worzinger, M., Okeyo, M., Solkner, J.*, (2020) Genetic diversity, population structure and runs of homozygosity in Ethiopian short fat-tailed and Awassi sheep breeds using genome-wide 50K SNP markers. Livestock Science Vol 232.
• Posbergh, C.J.†, Thonney, M.L., Huson, H.J.*, 2019 Genomic approaches identify novel gene associations with out of season lambing in sheep. Journal of Heredity, Volume 110, Issue 5, Pages 577–586.
• Posbergh, C.J.†, Kalla, S.E., Sutter, N.B., Tennant, B.C., Huson, H.J.*, (2018) Mutation responsible for congenital photosensitivity and hyperbilirubinemia in Southdown sheep. Am J Vet Res. May; 79 (5):538-545.
• †Posbergh, C.J. & Huson, H.J., (2018) Making Moorit: Mutations in TYRP1 are responsible for brown coat color in different United States sheep breeds, Proceedings on the World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production, Species- Ovine, 175. https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/4fd8/503f86efbae91edc6ef1b4d51ec86b5b2797.pdf
• Getachew, T., Huson, H.J., Wurzinger, M., Burgstaller, J., Gizaw, S., Haile, A., Rischkowsky, B., Brem, G., Boison, S.A., Meszaros, G., Mwai, A.O., Solkner, J., (2017) Identifying highly informative genetic markers for quantification of ancestry proportions in crossbred sheep populations: implications for choosing optimum levels of admixture. BMC Genetics, 18, 80.

Dog

• Huson, H.J. and Brown, D., (2018) Penn Vet working dog center – Working dog certification program: endurance sport module #7, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Nov, https://workingdogpractitioner.com/
• Yeh, C.Y., Goldstein, O., Kukekova, A., Holley, D., Knollinger, A.M., Huson, H.J., Pearce-Kelling, S.E., Acland, G.M., Komáromy, A.M., (2013) Genomic Deletion of CNGB3 is Identical by Descent in Multiple Canine Breeds and causes Achromatopsia. BMC Genomics, Apr 20; 14 (1):27.
• Ostrander, E.A., Huson, H.J., (2013) Canine Genomics and Genetics.  Encyclopedia of Genetics, 2^nd Edition, Elsevier, Editors: Stanley Maloy and Kelly Hughes, April 23
• Vernau, K.M., Runstadler, J.A., Brown, E.A., Cameron, J.M., Huson, H.J., Higgins, R.J., Ackerley, C., Sturges, B.K., Dickinson, P.J., Puschner, B., Giulivi, C., Shelton, D., Robinson, B.H., DiMauro, S., Bollen, A.W., Bannasch, D.L. (Epub Mar 4, 2013) Genome-wide Association Analysis Identifies a Mutation in the Thiamine transporter 2 (SLC19A3) Gene Associated with Alaskan Husky Encephalopathy PLOS ONE
• Huson, H.J., VonHoldt, B.M., Rimbault, M., Byers, A.M., Runstadler, J., Parker, H.G., Ostrander, E.A., (Epub2011) Breed-Specific Ancestry Studies and Genome-Wide Association Analysis Highlight an Association Between the MYH9 Gene and Heat Tolerance in Alaskan Sprint Racing Sled Dogs. Mammalian Genome, Feb 23 (1-2):178-94
• Huson, H.J., Byers, A.M., Runstadler, J., Ostrander, E.A., (2011) A SNP within the Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Distinguishes Between Sprint and Distance Populations of Alaskan Sled Dogs. Journal of Heredity, Sept-Oct 102.
• Huson, H.J. (2012) The Genetic Aspects of Performance in the Working Dog; The Genetics of the Dog; 2^nd Edition; CABI Publishing, Editors: Ostrander and Ruvinsky, Chapter 22
• Huson, H.J., Parker, H.G., Runstadler, J., Ostrander, E.A., (2010) A genetic dissection of breed composition and performance enhancement in the Alaskan sled dog.  BMC Genetics, Jul 22
• Kennedy, L.J., Huson, H.J., Leonard, J. Angles, J.M., Fox, L.E., Wojciechowski, J.W., Yuncker, C., Happ, G.M. (2006) Association of Hypothyroid disease in Doberman Pinscher dogs with a rare Major Histocompatibility Complex DLA class II haplotype.  Tissue Antigens Jan 67(1):53-56.
• Masters, D., Huson, H.J., Happ, G., Kennedy, L.J. (2006) New DLA class II alleles and haplotypes identified in an Alaskan husky dog family.  Tissue Antigens Jul 68(1):98-99.

Wildlife

• Happ, G.M., Huson, H.J., Beckman, K.J., Kennedy, L.J. (2007) Prion protein genes in caribou from Alaska. Journal of Wildlife Diseases Apr 43 (2):224-8.
• Huson, H.J., Happ, G.M. (2006) Polymorphisms of the prion protein gene (PRNP) in Alaskan moose (Alces alces gigas). Animal Genetics Aug 37 (4):425-6.
• Runstadler, J.A., Happ, G.M., Slemons, R.D., Sheng, Z.M., Gundlach, N., Petrula, M., Senne, D., Nolting, J., Evers, D.L., Modrell, A., Huson, H., Hills, S., Rothe, T., Marr, T., Taubenberger, J.K., (2007) Using RRT-PCR analysis and virus isolation to determine the prevalence of avian influenza virus infections in ducks at Minto Flats State Game Refuge, Alaska, during August 2005.  Archives of Virology June 152 (10):1901-10.

Human

• Ostrander, E.A., Huson, H.J., Ostrander, G.K. (2009).  Genetics of Athletic Performance.  Annual Reviews of the Genomics of Human Genetics Jul16

Media Releases

• “Dogs Need These 7 Traits to Survive the Ultimate Endurance Sport” article published by INVERSE, written by Elisa Schoenberger – I, and a few other sled dog researchers were interviewed for this article written on Alaskan sled dogs. Dec. 2020
• “The Canine Connection: How sled dogs and science support long-term human health” – a KeyNote webinar by eCornell, is an interview and overview of the canine aging research led at Cornell by myself and Dr. John Loftus along with the Vaika Foundation.  July 2020
• “Sled dogs lead the way in a quest to slow aging” article published by the Cornell Chronicle,written by Krishna Ramanujan – this article, including a short video, highlights the research on aging in Alaskan sled dogs being conducted with the Vaika Foundation. Nov 2019; Also seen in Scienceblog
• “Raptor program students debate eagles versus falcons on NBC” a news release highlighting the Cornell Raptor Program’s involvement in filming the introductory clip for NBC’s Monday night football game between the Eagles and Falcons.  The NBC clip featuring CRP students and Dr. Huson as well as CRP resident birds, Esther the Golden Eagle and Artemis the Peregrine Falcon. Sept 2019
• “Genetics on the Farm” by Cornell PRODAIRY – this is a webinar presentation I did for extension agents and dairy farmers/management on understanding and applying genetics to dairy cattle management. Aug 2019
• Dog Works Radio- Mushing Radio podcast where I talk about the genetics of Alaskan sled dogs. July 2018
• “Case Study: Heather Huson, PhD at Cornell University, uses SVS in the lab and classroom for agrigenetics” – this is a short feature article published by Golden Helix, a genetic software company, on my using their software in my research and as a teaching tool in my genetics class.
• “Population Structure and Genetic Improvement of Livestock” – this is a webinar presentation I did for Golden Helix about some of the livestock research that was being conducted in my lab at the time. July 2014
• Faculty Focus: Heather Huson – published in the CALS Notes for Cornell University, this was a short article written about me and my research as I started as a new faculty member in the Department of Animal Science at Cornell University, Nov 2013
• “The Alaskan sled dog; a genetic breed apart” – a short profile article on me as a graduate student and my research while at the National Human Genome Research Institute at NIH. Sept 2013