Research Area(s)
- Molecular genetics of cattle and dogs
Department
Animal and Poultry Science
Education
B.S. (Wisconsin, Stevens Point), M.Sc. (Alberta), Ph.D. (Queen's), PDF (Calgary)
Selected Recent Publications
Mirabzadeh-Ardakani A, Solie J., Gonzalez-Cano P, Schmutz SM, Griebel PJ. 2016. Tissue and age-dependent expression of bovine DEFB103 gene and protein. Tissue and Cell Research 363:479-490.
Wijesena, H.R. and Schmutz, S.M. 2015. A Missense Mutation in SLC45A2 is Associated with Albinism in Small Long Haired Dogs. Journal of Heredity 106:285-8.
Mirabzadeh-Ardakani A, Griebel P, Schmutz SM. 2014. Identification of a new non-coding exon and haplotype variability in the cattle DEFB103 gene. Gene 551:183-188.
Schmutz, S. M. An inherited form of adult-onset hearing loss in Border Collie dogs. Canine Genetics and Epidemiology 1:6 (28 May 2014) http://www.cgejournal.org/content/1/1/6
Dreger D.L., Parker H.G., Ostrander E.A., and Schmutz S. M. 2013. Identification of a mutation that is associated with the saddle tan and black-and-tan phenotypes in Basset Hounds and Pembroke Welsh Corgis. Journal of Heredity 104:399-406.
Schmutz, S. M. and Dreger, D. L. 2013. Interaction of MC1R and SILV alleles on solid coat colors in Highland Cattle. Animal Genetics 44:9-13.
Courses
Lecture courses:
ANSC 313 - Animal Genetics
ANSC 360 - Canine and Feline Science
Graduate Courses:
ANSC 812 - Molecular Genetic Analysis