NC_OLD1181: Sustaining Forage-based Beef Cattle Production in a Bioenergy Environment
(Multistate Research Project)
Status: Inactive/Terminating
SAES-422 Reports
08/30/2010
09/15/2011
Adams, D. R., T. J. Klopfenstein, G. E. Erickson, W. A. Griffin, M. K. Luebbe, M. A. Greenquist, and J. R. Benton. 2010. Effects of sorting steers by body weight into calf-fed, summer yearling, and fall yearling feeding systems. Prof. Anim. Sci. 26:587-594.
Adams, D. R., T. J. Klopfenstein, G. E. Erickson, D. R. Mark, M. K. Luebbe, and W. A. Griffin. 2010. The economic effects of sorting cattle by weight and time of year into different production systems. Prof. Anim. Sci. 26:595-602.
Ahren, Nerissa A., Brandon L. Nuttelman, Crystal D. Buckner, Terry J. Klopfenstein, and Galen E. Erickson. 2011. Use of dry-rolled corn, dry or wet distillers grains plus solubles as an energy source in high forage diets for growing cattle. Nebraska Beef Cattle Report. MP94: 20-21.
Ahern, N. A., B. L. Nuttelman, T. J. Klopfenstein, and G. E. Erickson. 2011. Use of dry rolled corn, dry or wet distillers grains plus solubles as an energy source in high forage diets for growing cattle. J. Anim. Sci. Midwest ASAS Abstract 296.
Erickson, G., and T. Klopfenstein. 2010. Nutritional and management methods to decrease nitrogen losses from beef feedlots. J. Anim. Sci. 88:E172-E180.
Geisert, B. G., G. E. Erickson, T. J. Klopfenstein, C. N. Macken, M. K. Luebbe, and J. C. MacDonald. 2010. Phosphorus requirement and excretion of finishing beef cattle fed different concentrations of phosphorus. J. Anim. Sci. 88:2393-2402.
Greenquist, M. A., A. K. Schwarz, T. J. Klopfenstein, W. H. Schacht, G. E. Erickson,, K. J. Vander Pol, M. K. Luebbe, K. R. Brink, and L. B. Baleseng. 2011. Effects of nitrogen fertilization and dried distillers grains supplementation: Nitrogen use efficiency. J. Anim. Sci. 89:1146-1152.
Griffin, W. A., V.R. Bremer, T. J. Klopfenstein, L. A. Stalker, L. W. Lomas, J. L. Moyer, and G. E. Erickson. 2011. A meta-analysis evaluation of supplementing dried distillers grains plus solubles to cattle consuming forage based diets. Prof. Anim. Sci. 27:(In Review).
Harmoney, K. and J. Jeager. 2011. Using wet distillers grains as a late-season protein supplement for grazing steers. In Kansas St University Ag. Experiment Station Roundup 2011:Report of Progress 1050. pg 4-5.
Harmoney, K., C. Adams, D. Rice, and H. Jansonius. 2011. Establishing different legumes in grass: an on-farm trial.In Kansas St University Ag. Experiment Station Roundup 2011:Report of Progress 1050. pg 35-39.
Holman, J. D., J. L. Moyer, S. L. Maxwell, and K. R. Martin. 2011. Switchgrass cultivar establishment, iron chlorosis, and biomass yield in southwest and southeast Kansas. Forage and Grazinglands doi:10.1094/FG-2011-0126-01-RS.
Terry J. Klopfenstein, and Galen E. Erickson. 2011. Nutrient composition of spoiled and non-spoiled wet byproducts mixed and stored with straw. Nebraska Beef Cattle Report. MP94: 18-19.
Lomas, L. W. and J. L. Moyer. 2011. Distillers grains supplementation strategy for grazing stocker cattle, pp. 13-18. In: 2011 Agricultural Research, Southeast Agricultural Research Center Report of Progress 1051. Kansas State Univ. Agric. Exp. Stn. and Coop. Extn. Serv., Manhattan, KS. 42p. http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/library/crpsl2/srp1051.pdf/
Lomas, L. W. and J. L. Moyer. 2011. Effect of cultivar and distillers grains supplementation on grazing and subsequent finishing performance of stocker steers grazing tall fescue pasture, pp. 4-12. In: 2011 Agricultural Research, Southeast Agricultural Research Center Report of Progress 1051. Kansas State Univ. Agric. Exp. Stn. and Coop. Extn. Serv., Manhattan, KS. 42p. http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/library/crpsl2/srp1051.pdf/
Lomas, L. W. and J. L. Moyer. 2011. Effect of frequency of dried distillers grains supplementation on gains of heifers grazing smooth bromegrass pastures, pp. 19-21. In: 2011 Agricultural Research, Southeast Agricultural Research Center Report of Progress 1051. Kansas State Univ. Agric. Exp. Stn. and Coop. Extn. Serv., Manhattan, KS. 42p. http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/library/crpsl2/srp1051.pdf/
Lomas, L. W. and J. L. Moyer. 2011. Effects of various grazing systems on grazing and subsequent finishing performance, pp. 1-3. In: 2011 Agricultural Research, Southeast Agricultural Research Center Report of Progress 1051. Kansas State Univ. Agric. Exp. Stn. and Coop. Extn. Serv., Manhattan, KS. 42p. http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/library/crpsl2/srp1051.pdf/
Lomas, L. W., J. L. Moyer, and G. A. Milliken. 2011. Grazing and finishing performance of steers that grazed nontoxic endophyte-infected tall fescue. Online. Forage and Grazinglands doi:10.1094/FG-2011-0628-01-RS.
Loza, P. L., C. D. Buckner, K. J. Vander Pol, G. E. Erickson, T. J. Klopfenstein, and R. A. Stock. 2010. Effect of feeding combinations of wet distillers grains and wet corn gluten feed to feedlot cattle. J. Anim. Sci. :88:1061-1072.
Luebbe, M. K., G. E. Erickson, T. J. Klopfenstein, M. A. Greenquist, and J. R. Benton. 2011. Effect of dietary cation-anion difference on urinary pH, feedlot performance, nitrogen mass balance, and manure pH in open feedlot pens. J. Anim. Sci. 89:489-500.
Moyer, J. L., and D. W. Sweeney. 2011. Managing nitrogen for crabgrass hay production. Online. Forage and Grazinglands doi:10.1094/FG-2011-0519-01-RS.
Pruitt, S. K. K. M.Rolfe, B. L. Nuttelman, A. K Watson, W. A. Griffin, T. J. Klopfenstein, G. E. Erickson, and W. H. Schacht. 2011. Strategies of supplementing dried distillers grains to yearling steers grazing smooth bromegrass pastures. J. Anim. Sci. Midwest ASAS Abstract 297.
Villasanti, Sandra, L. Aaron Stalker, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Walter H. Schacht, and Jerry D. Volesky. 2011. Replacement of grazed forage with WDGS and poor quality hay mixtures. Nebraska Beef Cattle Report. MP94: 28-30.
Watson, A. K., T. J. Klopfenstein, G. E. Erickson, W. H. Schacht, and D. R.. Mark. 2011. Economic analysis of smooth bromegrass pasture beef growing systems. J. Anim. Sci. Midwest ASAS Abstract 85.
Watson, Andrea K., William A. Griffin, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Galen E. Erickson, Kelly R. Brink, and Walter H. Schacht. 2011. Supplementing DDGS to steers grazing smooth bromegrass pastures. Nebraska Beef Cattle Report. MP94: 24-25.
Watson, Andrea K., Terry J. Klopfenstein, Galen E. Erickson, Darrell R. Mark, and Walter H. Schacht. 2011. Economic analysis of supplementing DDGS to grazing steers. Nebraska Beef Cattle Report. MP94: 26-27.
Yelden, Jennifer R., Crystal D. Buckner, Kelsey M. Rolfe, Dana L. Christensen, Rolfe, Kelsey M., William A. Griffin, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Galen E. Erickson, and Dennis E. Bauer. 2011. Supplementing modified wet distillers grains with solubles to long yearling steers grazing native range. Nebraska Beef Cattle Report. MP94: 31-32.
09/28/2012
Schacht, W.H., J. Volesky, D.E. Bauer, M.B. Stephenson. 2011. Grazing systems for Nebraska Sandhills rangelands. Extension circular EC-127, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE.
Griffin, W. A., T. J. Klopfenstein, L. A. Stalker, G. E. Erickson, J. A. Musgrave and R. N. Funston. 2012. The effects of supplementing dried distillers grains to steers grazing cool-season meadow. Prof. Anim. Sci. 28:56-63.
Griffin, W. A., V. R. Bremer, T. J. Klopfenstein, L. A. Stalker, L. W. Lomas, J. L. Meyer and G. E. Erickson. 2012. A meta-analysis evaluation of supplementing dried distillers grains plus solubles to cattle consuming forage-based diets. Prof. Anim. Sci. 28:306-312.
Watson, A. K., T. J. Klopfenstein, W. A. Schacht, G. E. Erickson, D. R. Mark, M. K. Luebbe, K. R. Brink, and M. A. Greenquist. 2012. Smooth bromegrass pasture beef growing systems; Fertilization strategies and economic analysis. Prof. Anim. Sci. 28:443-451.
Warner, J. M., L. M. Kovarick, M. K. Luebbe, G. E. Erickson, and R. J. Rasby. 2011. Limit feeding nonlactating, nonpregnant beef cows with bunkered wet distillers grains plus solubles or distillers solubles. Prof. Anim. Sci. 27:456-460.
Kirck, B. H., L. E. Moser, S. S. Waller, T. J. Klopfenstein, and J. Klotz. 2011. Protein degradation of smooth bromegrass, switchgrass, and big bluestem in grazing cattle. Prof. Anim. Sci. 27:422-427.
McGee, A. L., J. L. Harding, T. J. Klopfenstein, S. D. van Donk, and L. A. Stalker. 2012. Effect of corn residue removal on cattle performance and subsequent crop yield. Prof. Anim. Sci. 90(Suppl 3) 201.
Gillespie, K. L., J. A. Musgrave, L. A. Stalker, T. J. Klopfenstein, and S. K. Pruitt. 2012. Influence of sample preparation technique on masticate fiber content from esophageally fistulated cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 90(Suppl 3) 463.
Musgrave, J. A., K. L. Gillespie, S. K. Pruitt, L. A. Stalker, and T. J. Klopfenstein. 2012. Influence of precollection diet and squeezing on crude protein content of masticate collected from fistulated cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 90(Suppl 3) 463.
Pruitt, S. K., B. L. Nuttelman, C.J. Schneider, J. A. Musgrave, L. A. Stalker, and T. J. Klopfenstein. 2012. Handling techniques of forage diet samples collected using fistulated cattle. Midwest ASAS abstract:99.
Weber, B. M., B. L. Nuttelman, K. R. Rolfe, C. J. Schneider, G. E. Erickson, T. J. Klopfenstein, and W. A. Griffin. 2012. Effects of forage type, storage method, and moisture level in creep residues mixed with modified distillers grains. Midwest ASAS abstract:100.
Rolfe, K. M., W. A. Griffin, T. J. Klopfenstein, D. R. Mark, B. L. Nuttelman, and G. E. Erickson. 2012. Summer supplementation and subsequent feedlot sorting of yearling steers. Midwest ASAS abstract:101.
Gillespie, K. L., T. J. Klopfenstein, J. A. Musgrave, B. L. Nuttelman, C. J. Schneider, L. A. Stalker, and J. D. Volesky. 2012. Replacement of grazed forage and animal performance when distillers grains are fed in a bunk or on the ground. Midwest ASAS abstract:104.
Pruitt, S. K., C. J. Schneider, B. L. Nuttelman, W. A. Griffin, D. R. Burken, T. J. Klopfenstein, G. E. Erickson and W. H. Schacht. 2012. Strategic supplementation of dried distillers grains to yearling steers grazing smooth bromegrass pastures. Midwest ASAS abstract:105.
Harding, J. L., C. J. Schneider, B. L. Nuttelman, T. J. Klopfenstein, and G. E. Erickson. 2012. Effects of spoilage of wet distillers grains plus solubles on performance of growing ste
Van Donk, Simon, Adam L. McGee, Terry J. Klopfenstein, and L. Aaron Stalker. 2012. Effect of corn stalk grazing and baling on cattle performance and irrigation needs. Nebraska Beef Cattle Report. MP95: 8-10.
McGee, Adam L., Mackenzie Johnson, Kelsey M. Rolfe, Jana L. Harding and Terry J. Klopfenstein. 2012. Nutritive value and amount of corn plant parts. Nebraska Beef Cattle Report. MP95:11-12.
Jenkins, Karla H., Matt K. Luebbe, and Terry J. Klopfenstein. 2012. Wheat straw, distillers grains, and beet pulp for late gestation beef cows. Nebraska Beef Cattle Report. MP95:13-14.
Watson, Andrea K., Brandon L. Nuttelman, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Galen E. Erickson, and Cody J. Schneider. 2012. Research results are dependent on accurate cattle weights. Nebraska Beef Cattle Report. MP95: 45-46.
Pruitt, Stephanie K., Kelsey M. Rolfe, Brandon Nuttelman, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Galen E. Erickson, William A. Griffin, and Walter H. Schacht. 2012. Strategies of supplementing dried distillers grains to yearling steers on smooth bromegrass pastures. Nebraska Beef Cattle Report. MP95: 49-50.
Musgrave, Jacki A., L. Aaron Stalker, Terry J. Klopfenstein, and Jerry Volesky. 2012. Comparison of feeding dry distillers grains in a bunk or on the ground to cattle grazing subirrigated meadow. Nebraska Beef Cattle Report. MP95: 51-52.
Doerr, Annie J., Sandra Villasanti, Kelsey M. Rolfe, Brandon L. Nuttelman, William A. Griffin, Terry j. Klopfenstein, and Walter H. Schacht. 2012. Byproducts with low quality forage to grazing cattle. Nebraska Beef Cattle Report. MP95: 53-54.
Weber, Barry M., Brandon L. Nuttelman, Kelsey R. Rolfe, Cody J. Schneider, Galen E. Erickson, Terry J. Klopfenstein, and William A. Griffin. 2012. Effects of forage type, storage method, and moisture level in crop residues mixed with modified distillers grains. Nebraska Beef Cattle Report. MP95: 55-57.
Harding, Jana L., Jessica E. Cornelius, Kelsey M. Rolfe, Adam L. Shreck, Galen E. Ericson, and Terry J. Klopfenstein. 2012. Effect of storage method on nutrient composition and dry matter loss of wet distillers grains. Nebraska Beef Cattle Report. MP95: 58-60.
Harding, Jana L., Kelsey M. Rolfe, Cody J. Schneider, Brandon L. Nuttelman, Galen E. Erickson, Terry J. Klopfenstein. 2012. Spoilage of wet distillers grains plus solubles and feed value. Nebraska Beef Cattle Report. MP95: 61-63.
Jaeger, J.R., J. W. Waggoner, K. C. Olson, K. R. Harmoney, and J. W. Bolte. 2012. Growth and reproductive performance of beef replacement heifers fed development diets containing soybean meal or wet distillers grains. Professional Animal Scientist 28:300-305.
Moyer, J. L., K. C. Dhuyvetter, and D. W. Sweeney. 2012. Nitrogen fertilization affects economic return from crabgrass hay. Online. Forage and Grazinglands. doi: 10.1094/FG-2012-0320-01-RS.
Lomas, L. W. and J. L. Moyer. 2012. Distillers grains supplementation strategy for grazing stocker cattle, pp. 5-11. In: 2012 Agricultural Research, Southeast Agricultural Research Center Report of Progress 1069. Kansas State Univ. Agric. Exp. Stn. and Coop. Extn. Serv., Manhattan, KS. 46p. http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/library/crpsl2/srp1069.pdf/
Lomas, L. W. and J. L. Moyer. 2012. Effect of cultivar and distillers grains supplementation on grazing and subsequent finishing performance of stocker steers grazing tall fescue pasture, pp. 16-27. In: 2012 Agricultural Research, Southeast Agricultural Research Center Report of Progress 1069. Kansas State Univ. Agric. Exp. Stn. and Coop. Extn. Serv., Manhattan, KS. 46p. http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/library/crpsl2/srp1069.pdf/
Lomas, L. W. and J. L. Moyer. 2012. Effect of frequency of dried distillers grains supplementation on gains of heifers grazing smooth bromegrass pastures, pp. 1-4. In: 2012 Agricultural Research, Southeast Agricultural Research Center Report of Progress 1069. Kansas State Univ. Agric. Exp. Stn. and Coop. Extn. Serv., Manhattan, KS. 42p. http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/library/crpsl2/srp1069.pdf/
Lomas, L. W. and J. L. Moyer. 2012. Effects of various forage systems on grazing and subsequent finishing performance, pp. 12-15. In: 2012 Agricultural Research, Southeast Agricultural Research Center Report of Progress 1069. Kansas State Univ. Agric. Exp. Stn. and Coop. Extn. Serv., Manhattan, KS. 46p. http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/library/crpsl2/srp1069.pdf/
Moyer, J. L. and L. W. Lomas. 2012. Using legumes in wheat-bermudagrass pastures. pp. 28-30. In: 2012 Agricultural Research, Southeast Agricultural Research Center Report of Progress 1069. Kansas State Univ. Agric. Exp. Stn. and Coop. Extn. Serv., Manhattan, KS. 46p. http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/library/crpsl2/srp1069.pdf/
Moyer, J. L. 2012. Establishing legumes in tall fescue. 2012. pp. 35-37. In: 2012 Agricultural Research, Southeast Agricultural Research Center Report of Progress 1069. Kansas State Univ. Agric. Exp. Stn. and Coop. Extn. Serv., Manhattan, KS. 46p. http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/library/crpsl2/srp1069.pdf/
10/08/2013
Journals:
Buckner, C. D., T. J. Klopfenstein, K. M. Rolfe, W. A. Griffin, M. J. Lamothe, A. K. Watson, J. C. MacDonald, W. H. Schacht, and P. Schroeder. 2013. Ruminally undegradable protein content and digestibility for forages using the mobile bag in situ technique. J. Anim. Sci. 91:2812-2822.
Griffin, W. A., T. J. Klopfenstein, L. A. Stalker, G. E. Erickson, J. A. Musgrave, and R. N. Funston. 2012. The effects of supplementing dried distillers grains to steers grazing cool-season meadow. Prof. Anim. Scientist 28:56-63.
Stalker, L. A., T. J. Klopfenstein, W. H. Schacht, and J. D. Volesky. 2012. Dried distillers grains as a substitute for grazed forage. Prof. Anim. Scientist. 28:612-617.
Stephenson, M.B., W.H. Schacht, J.D. Volesky, K.M. Eskridge, and D. E. Bauer. 2013. Effect of grazing system and topography on livestock performance and vegetation characteristics in the Nebraska Sandhills. Rangeland Ecol. & Manage. In press.
Watson, A. K., T. J. Klopfenstein, W. H. Schacht, G. E. Erickson, D. R. Mark, M. K. Luebbe, K. R. Brink, and M. A. Greenquist. 2012. Smooth bromegrass pasture beef growing systems: Fertilization strategies and economic analysis. Prof. Anim. Scientist 28:443-451.
Abstracts:
Gillespie, K., T. Klopfenstein, B. Nuttelman, C. Schneider, and G. Erickson. 2013. Effect of winter supplementation level on yearling system profitability. J. Anim. Sci. 91(E-Suppl 2):10-11 (abstr.).
Gillespie, K., T. Klopfenstein, B. Nuttelman, J. Volesky, G. Erickson, and C. Schneider. 2013. Distillers grains supplementation in a forage system with spayed heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 91(E-Suppl 2):53 (abstr.).
Gillespie, K., T. Klopfenstein, J. Volesky, L. Stalker, J. Musgrave, B. Nuttelman, C. Schneider, G. Erickson. 2013. Replacement of grazed forage and animal performance when distillers grains are fed in a bunk or on the ground. J. Anim. Sci. 91(E-Suppl 2):52 (abstr.).
Jolly, M. L., C. J. Schneider, D. B. Burken, B. L. Nuttelman, G. E. Erickson, and T. J. Klopfenstein. 2013. Effects of feeding condensed distillers solubles with and without oil extraction on growing cattle performance. J. Anim. Sci. 91(E-Suppl 2):52 (abstr.).
Warner, J. M., A. J. Doerr, C. J. Schneider, G. E. Erickson, R. J. Rasby, and T. J. Klopfenstein. 2013. Supplementing modified distillers grains plus solubles mixed with low quality forages to replace grazed intake of cow-calf pairs. J. Anim. Sci. 91(E-Suppl 2):50 (abstr.).
Warner, J. M., G. E. Erickson, and R. J. Rasby. 2013. Applying corn condensed distillers solubles to hay windrows prior to baling. I. Procedure, and effects on bale temperature and nutrient composition. J. Anim. Sci. 91(E-Suppl 2):81 (abstr.).
Warner, J. M., C. J. Schneider, R. J. Rasby, G. E. Erickson, and T. J. Klopfenstein. 2013. Applying corn condensed distillers solubles to hay windrows prior to baling: II. Effects on growing steer calf performance. J. Anim. Sci. 91(E-Suppl 2):81 (abstr.).
Odusote, Lanre, Wes Chapple, and Tara L. Felix. 2012. Use of chemically treated corn stover as a possible alternative to corn in feedlot cattle diets. Summer Research Opportunities Program. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Liu, T., L.F. Rodriguez, A.R. Green, D.W. Shike, and J.R. Segers. 2012. Cattle movement monitoring for the assessment of impacts on pasture based systems. ASABE Paper No. 1100006. Louisville, Ky. ASABE.
Liu, T., L. F. Rodríguez, A. R. Green, D. W. Shike, J. R. Segers, G. D. N. Maia, H. D. Norris. 2012. Assessment of cattle impacts on soil characteristics in integrated crop-livestock systems. ASABE Paper No. 121338321. Dallas, TX. ASABE.
Norris, H., L. Rodriguez, T. Liu, A. Green, D. Shike, J. Segers, G. Maia, B. Ramirez, 2012. Impact of Livestock on Soil Characteristics in a Crop-Livestock Agroecosystem. Heather Norris. Dallas, TX. ASABE AIM.
Duckworth, M.J., A.R. Schroeder, D.B. Faulkner, D.W. Shike, and T.L. Felix. 2013. Effects of feeding CaO treated WDGS or treated corn stover to cattle on performance, carcass characteristics, and ruminal metabolism. Sect. Mtg. Abstracts. J. Anim. Sci. 96: E-Suppl. 2.
Nunez, A.J. C., T.L. Felix, S.C. Loerch, R.P. Lemenager, and J.P. Schoonmaker. 2013. Effects of calcium oxide inclusion in beef feedlot diets containing 60% dried distillers grains with soluble on performance and carcass characteristics. Sect. Mtg. Abstracts. J. Anim. Sci. 96: E-Suppl. 2.
Long, C.J., T.L. Felix, and S.C. Loerch. 2013. Effects of dietary sulfur source on hydrogen sulfide gas concentrations in feedlot lambs. Sect. Mtg. Abstracts. J. Anim. Sci. 96: E-Suppl. 2.
Kloth, A.C., L. M. Shoup, and D. W. Shike. 2013. Effects of late-gestation coproduct supplementation and time of weaning on cow performance and reproduction. Sect. Mtg. Abstracts. J. Anim. Sci. 96:E-Suppl. 2.
Milnamow, M. R., T. B. Wilson, D. B. Faulkner, F. A. Ireland, and D. W. Shike. 2013. Effects of grazing novel endophyte-infected fescue following grazing endophyte-infected fescue on steer performance. Sect. Mtg. Abstracts. J. Anim. Sci. 96:E-Suppl. 2.
DelValle, T. P., C. F. Shipley, F. A. Ireland, H. M. French, V. L. Jarrell, D. B. Faulkner, J. Fuselier, and D. W. Shike. 2013 Effects of pyrethroid insecticides on reproductive parameters of beef bulls. Sect. Mtg. Abstracts. J. Anim. Sci. 96:E-Suppl. 2.
Cassady, C., T. B. Wilson, K. Retallick, D. B. Faulkner, and D. W. Shike. 2013. Relationship between heifer feed efficiency measures and intake of good-quality and poor-quality forage in mature beef cows. Sect. Mtg. Abstracts. J. Anim. Sci. 96:E-Suppl. 2.
Kloth, A. M., C. F. Shipley, H. M. French, V. L. Jarrell, D. B. Faulkner, and D. W. Shike. 2013. Effects of pyrethroid insecticide on reproductive parameters of beef cows. Sect. Mtg. Abstracts. J. Anim. Sci. 96:E-Suppl. 2.
Sneed, A., and T.L. Felix. 2013. Effects of increasing glycerin inclusion on beef cattle performance. Undergraduate Research Symposium. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Maia, G.D.N., A.R. Green, B.C. Ramirez, Y. Sun, J.R. Segers, D.W. Shike, R.S. Gates, and L.F. Rodriguez. 2013. Overview and Application of a Metabolic Chamber for Quantification of Greenhouse Gas Generation from Enteric Fermentation. ASABE Intl. Mtg. July 21, Kansas City, MO. St. Joseph, MI: ASABE.
Segers, J.S., T.L. Felix, and D.W. Shike. 2013. Effects of energy source and dietary fat concentration from corn coproducts, during the growing phase, on beef cattle performance, carcass traits, digestibility, and ruminal metabolism. Joint Mtg. Abstracts. #717
Chapple, W.P., D.B. Faulkner, M.J. Cecava, P.H. Doane, A.H. Grusby, and T.L. Felix. 2013. Effects of feeding treated corn stover and distillers grains to beef cattle on performance, carcass traits, digestibility, and ruminal metabolism. Joint Mtg. Abstracts. #741
Progress Reports:
Gillespie, K. L., B. L. Nuttelman, C. J. Schneider, and T. J. Klopfenstein. 2013. Effect of winter supplementation level on yearling system profitability. Neb. Beef Cattle Rep. MP 98:17-18.
Gillespie, K. L., A. Stalker, T. J. Klopfenstein, J. D. Volesky, and J. A. Musgrave. 2013. Replacement of grazed forage and animal performance when distillers grains are fed in a bunk or on the ground. Neb. Beef Cattle Rep. MP 98:27-28.
Jolly, M. L., C. J. Schneider, B. L. Nuttelman, D. B. Burken, T. J. Klopfenstein, and G. E. Erickson. 2013. Effects of feeding condensed distillers solubles with and without oil extraction on growing cattle performance. Neb. Beef Cattle Rep. MP 98:25-26.
McGee, A. L., J. L. Harding, S. van Donk, T. J. Klopfenstein, and L. A. Stalker. 2013. Effect of stocking rate on cow performance and grain yields when grazing corn residue. Neb. Beef Cattle Rep. MP 98:36-37.
McGee, A. L., T. J. Klopfenstein, L. A. Stalker, and G. E. Erickson. 2013. Effect of grazing corn residue on corn and soybean yield. Neb. Beef Cattle Rep. MP 98:38-39.
Moore, S. K., C. J. Schneider, B. L. Nuttelman, D. B. Burken, T. J. Klopfenstein, G. E. Erickson, K. R. Brink, and W. H. Schacht. 2013. Strategic supplementation of dried distillers grains plus solubles to yearling steers grazing smooth bromegrass. Neb. Beef Cattle Rep. MP 98:31-32.
Moore, S. K., A. K. Watson, T. J. Klopfenstein, G. E. Erickson, and W. H. Schacht. 2013. Economic analysis update: supplementing distillers grains to grazing yearling steers. Neb. Beef Cattle Rep. MP 98:33-35.
Musgrave, J. A., K. L. Gillispie, S. K. Moore, L. A. Stalker, T. J. Klopfenstein, C. J. Schneider, J. L. Harding, and B. L. Nuttelman. 2013. Influence of pre-collecting diet and preparation technique on nutrient composition of masticate samples. Neb. Beef Cattle Rep. MP 98:49-50.
Titlow, A. H., J. A. Hansen, M. K. Luebbe, and K. H. Jenkins. 2013. Field peas as a binder for dried distillers grains-based range cubes. Neb. Beef Cattle Rep. MP 98:29-30.
Warner, J. M., C. J. Schneider, B. L. Nuttelman, D. B. Burken, T. J. Klopfenstein, and G. E. Erickson. 2013. Applying corn condensed distillers solubles to hay windrows prior to baling. I. Procedure and effects on bale temperature and nutrient composition. Neb. Beef Cattle Rep. MP 98:19-21.
Warner, J. M., C. J. Schneider, R. J. Rasby, G. E. Erickson, T. J. Klopfenstein, and M. Dragstin. 2013. Applying corn condensed distillers solubles to hay windrows prior to baling: II. Effects on growing cattle performance. Neb. Beef Cattle Rep. MP 98:22-24.
Felix, Tara L. 2012. Alternative Feedstuffs and Changing Co-products: Feedlot Cattle. Driftless Region Beef Conference. January 31, 2013.
Lomas, L. W. and J. L. Moyer. 2013. Distillers grains supplementation strategy for grazing stocker cattle, pp. 5-12. In: SEARC Agricultural Research 2013, Report of Progress 1087. Kansas State Univ. Agric. Exp. Stn. and Coop. Extn. Serv., Manhattan, KS. 50p. http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/SEARC/doc15427.ashx
Lomas, L. W. and J. L. Moyer. 2013. Effect of cultivar and distillers grains supplementation on grazing and subsequent finishing performance of stocker steers grazing tall fescue pasture, pp. 18-32. In: SEARC Agricultural Research 2013, Report of Progress 1087. Kansas State Univ. Agric. Exp. Stn. and Coop. Extn. Serv., Manhattan, KS. 50p. http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/SEARC/doc15427.ashx
Lomas, L. W. and J. L. Moyer. 2013. Effect of frequency of dried distillers grains supplementation on gains of heifers grazing smooth bromegrass pastures, pp. 1-4. In: SEARC Agricultural Research 2013, Report of Progress 1087. Kansas State Univ. Agric. Exp. Stn. and Coop. Extn. Serv., Manhattan, KS. 50p. http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/SEARC/doc15427.ashx
Lomas, L. W. and J. L. Moyer. 2013. Effects of various forage systems on grazing and subsequent finishing performance, pp. 13-17. In: SEARC Agricultural Research 2013, Report of Progress 1087. Kansas State Univ. Agric. Exp. Stn. and Coop. Extn. Serv., Manhattan, KS. 50p. http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/SEARC/doc15427.ashx
Moyer, J. L. and L. W. Lomas. 2013. Using legumes in wheat-bermudagrass pastures. pp. 33-35. In: SEARC Agricultural Research 2013, Report of Progress 1087. Kansas State Univ. Agric. Exp. Stn. and Coop. Extn. Serv., Manhattan, KS. 50p. http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/SEARC/doc15427.ashx
Publications including Trade Publications and Newsletters:
Felix, Tara, and Travis Meteer. 2012. Feeding Drought Stressed Corn Silage. University of Illinois Extension. http://web.extension.illinois.edu/oardc/downloads/45571.pdf
Felix, Tara, and Dan Shike. 2013. Industry Insight: Dealing with Drought. SimTalk. 21(1):36-48.
10/08/2014
Peer-reviewed Journals and Book Chapters
1. Kim, Minseok, Tara L. Felix, Steve C. Loerch, and Zhongtang Yu. 2014. Effect of haylage and monensin supplementation on ruminal bacterial communities of feedlot cattle. Current Microbio. Published online before print March 30, 2014, doi: 10.1007/s00284-014-0564-1.
2. Felix, T.L., S.C. Loerch, and F.L. Fluharty. 2013. Protein supplementation for growing cattle fed a corn silage based diet. Prof. Anim. Sci. (In press)
3. Felix, T.L., C.J. Long, S.A. Metzger, and K.M. Daniels. 2014. Adaptation to various sources of dietary sulfur by ruminants. J. Anim. Sci. Published online before print March 26, 2014, doi: 10.2527/jas.2013-7156.
4. Duckworth, M.J., A.S. Schroeder, D.B. Faulkner, G.C. Fahey, and T.L. Felix. 2014. Effects of feeding calcium oxide treated wet distillers grains with solubles or treated corn stover to cattle on growth performance, carcass characteristics, and ruminal metabolism. Prof. Anim. Sci. (In press)
5. Schroeder, A.R., M. Iakiviak, and T.L. Felix. 2014. Effects of feeding dry or modified wet distillers grains with solubles with or without supplemental calcium oxide on ruminal metabolism and microbial enzymatic activity of beef cattle. J. Anim. Sci. (In press)
6. Schroeder, A.R., M.J. Duckworth, D.W. Shike, J.P. Schoonmaker, and T.L. Felix. 2014. Effects of calcium oxide treatment of dry and modified wet distillers grains plus solubles on growth performance and apparent digestibility of feedlot steers. J. Anim. Sci. (In press)
7. Moyer, J. L. and D. W. Sweeney. 2014. Responses of eastern gamagrass [Tripsacum dactyloides (L.) L.] forage quality to nitrogen application and harvest system. J. Plant Nutr. 37: (In Press).
8. Watson, A.K., B.L. Nuttleman, T.J. Klopfenstein, L.W. Lomas and G.E. Erickson. 2013. Impacts of a limit-feeding procedure on variation and accuracy of cattle weights. J. Anim. Sci. 91:5507-5517.
9. Harmoney, KR. 2014. Cool-season Grass Biomass in the Southern Mixed-grass Prairie Region of the USA. BioEnergy Research. (in press) DOI: 10.1007/s12155-014-9514-9.
10. Jenkins, K.H., S. A. Furman, J. A. Hansen, J. J. Buttle, T. J. Klopfenstein. 2014. Limit feeding high energy by-product based diets to late gestation beef cows in confinement. Prof. J. Anim. Sci. In Press.
Abstracts/Posters/Professional Presentations
1. Duckworth, M.J., A.R. Schroeder, D.B. Faulkner, D.W. Shike, and T.L. Felix. 2013. Effects of feeding CaO treated WDGS or treated corn stover to cattle on performance, carcass characteristics, and ruminal metabolism. Sect. Mtg. Abstracts. J. Anim. Sci. 91 (E-Suppl. 2): 11-12.
2. Nunez, A.J. C., T.L. Felix, S.C. Loerch, R.P. Lemenager, and J.P. Schoonmaker. 2013. Effects of calcium oxide inclusion in beef feedlot diets containing 60% dried distillers grains with soluble on performance and carcass characteristics. Sect. Mtg. Abstracts. J. Anim. Sci. 91 (E-Suppl. 2): 53.
3. Nunez, A.J. C., T.L. Felix, S.C. Loerch, R.P. Lemenager, and J.P. Schoonmaker. 2013. Effects of calcium oxide inclusion in beef feedlot diets containing 60% dried distillers grains with soluble on rumen pH, volatile fatty acids, and nutrient digestibility. Sect. Mtg. Abstracts. J. Anim. Sci. 91 (E-Suppl. 2): 55.
4. Long, C.J., T.L. Felix, and S.C. Loerch. 2013. Effects of dietary sulfur source on hydrogen sulfide gas concentrations in feedlot lambs. Sect. Mtg. Abstracts. J. Anim. Sci. 91 (E-Suppl. 2): 5.
5. Segers, J.S., T.L. Felix, and D.W. Shike. 2013. Effects of energy source and dietary fat concentration from corn coproducts, during the growing phase, on beef cattle performance, carcass traits, digestibility, and ruminal metabolism. Joint Mtg. Abstracts. J. Anim. Sci. 91(E-Suppl. 2): 683.
6. Chapple, W.P., D.B. Faulkner, M.J. Cecava, P.H. Doane, A.H. Grusby, and T.L. Felix. 2013. Effects of feeding treated corn stover and distillers grains to beef cattle on performance, carcass traits, digestibility, and ruminal metabolism. Joint Mtg. Abstracts. J. Anim. Sci. 91(E-Suppl. 2): 692.
7. Schroeder, A.R., M. Iakiviak, I.K.O. Cann, and T.L. Felix. 2014. Effects of feeding dry or modified wet distillers grains with solubles with or without supplemental calcium oxide on ruminal metabolism and microbial enzymatic activity of beef cattle. Sect. Mtg. Abstracts. J. Anim. Sci. 92(E-Suppl. 2): 91.
8. Schroeder, A.R., M.J. Duckworth, D.W. Shike, J.P. Schoonmaker, and T.L. Felix. 2014. Effects of calcium oxide treamternt of dry and modified wet distillers grains plus solubles on economics, feed intake pattern, and growth and carcass performance of feedlot steers. Sect. Mtg. Abstracts. J. Anim. Sci. 92(E-Suppl. 2): 28.
9. Long, C.J., and T.L. Felix. 2014. Effects of dietary glycerin on rumen metabolism of beef cattle fed 50% dried distillers grains with solubles. Sect. Mtg. Abstracts. J. Anim. Sci. 92(E-Suppl. 2): 168.
10. Reitz, N., E. Sacks, and T.L. Felix. 2014. Determination of forage quality and post cutting recovery of miscanthus at different cutting times. Sect. Mtg. Abstracts. J. Anim. Sci. 92(E-Suppl. 2): 171.
11. Lehman, B., A.R. Green, T.L. Felix, B.C. Ramirez, L.F. Rodriguez, and D.W. Shike. 2013. Effects of diet on intake and methane emissions of beef steers. Sect. Mtg. Abstracts. J. Anim. Sci. 92(E-Suppl. 2): 169.
12. Long, Chloe, and Tara Felix. 2014. Effects of dietary glycerin on rumen metabolism of beef cattle fed 50% dried distillers grains with solubles. Undergraduate Research Symposium. The Ohio State University.
13. Bremer, M. L., D. B. Burken, A. K. Watson, J. C. MacDonald, and G. Erickson. 2014. Energy value of de-oiled modified distillers grains plu solubles in a forage-based diet. J. Anim. Sci. 92(E-Suppl 2):93 (abstr.).
14. Jones, M., J. C. MacDonald, G. Erickson, T. J. Klopfenstein, and A. K. Watson. 2014. Effect of distillers grains on average daily gain of cattle grazing corn residue. J. Anim. Sci. 92(E-Suppl 2):92 (abstr.).
15. Sudbeck, K. M., J. C. MacDonald, C. R. Calkins, G. E. Erickson, T. P. Carr, and K. Varnold. 2014. Effects of feeding distillers grains in a yearling beef system on meat quality. J. Anim. Sci. 92(E-Suppl 2):49 (abstr.).
Extension and Technical Reports
1. Jenkins, K.H., M.K. Luebbe, T.J. Klopfenstein. 2015. Using sugar beet pulp to replace wheat straw when limit feeding late gestation beef cows. Nebraska Beef Report MP101.
2. Jenkins, K.H. 2014. Using Sugarbeet Pulp in Rations for Beef Cows. G2239. University of Nebraska. http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/live/g2239/build/g2239.pdf
3. Jenkins, K.H. and R. Rasby. 2014. Management Considerations for Beef Cows in Confinement. G2237. University of Nebraska. http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/live/g2237/build/g2237.pdf
4. Felix, Tara L. 2013. Alternative Feedstuffs and Changing Co-products: Feedlot Cattle. Driftless Region Beef Conference. January 31, 2013.
5. Felix, Tara L. 2013. New information on corn co-products: Implications for ration formulation. Mn Nutr. Conf. September 17, 2013.
6. Lomas, L. W. and J. L. Moyer. 2014. Distillers grains supplementation strategy for grazing stocker cattle, pp. 28-37. In: SEARC Agricultural Research 2014, Report of Progress 1105. Kansas State Univ. Agric. Exp. Stn. and Coop. Extn. Serv., Manhattan, KS. 94p. http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/bookstore/pubs/SRP1105.pdf
7. Lomas, L. W. and J. L. Moyer. 2014. Effect of cultivar and distillers grains supplementation on grazing and subsequent finishing performance of stocker steers grazing tall fescue pasture, pp. 8-22. In: SEARC Agricultural Research 2014, Report of Progress 1105. Kansas State Univ. Agric. Exp. Stn. and Coop. Extn. Serv., Manhattan, KS. 94p. http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/bookstore/pubs/SRP1105.pdf
8. Lomas, L. W. and J. L. Moyer. 2014. Effect of frequency of dried distillers grains supplementation on gains of heifers grazing smooth bromegrass pastures, pp. 1-7. In: SEARC Agricultural Research 2014, Report of Progress 1105. Kansas State Univ. Agric. Exp. Stn. and Coop. Extn. Serv., Manhattan, KS. 94p. http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/bookstore/pubs/SRP1105.pdf
9. Lomas, L. W. and J. L. Moyer. 2014. Effects of various forage systems on grazing and subsequent finishing performance, pp. 13-17. In: SEARC Agricultural Research 2014, Report of Progress 1105. Kansas State Univ. Agric. Exp. Stn. and Coop. Extn. Serv., Manhattan, KS. 94p. http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/bookstore/pubs/SRP1105.pdf
10. Moyer, J. L. and L. W. Lomas. 2014. Use of legumes in wheat-bermudagrass pastures. pp. 38-40. In: SEARC Agricultural Research 2014, Report of Progress 1105. Kansas State Univ. Agric. Exp. Stn. and Coop. Extn. Serv., Manhattan, KS. 94p. http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/bookstore/pubs/SRP1105.pdf
11. Bremer, M. L., A. K. Watson, D. B. Burken, J. C. MacDonald, and G. E. Erickson. 2014. Energy value of de-oiled modified distillers grains plus solubles in a forage-based diet. Neb. Beef Cattle Rep. MP 99:32-33.
12. Gillespie, K. L., T. J. Klopfenstein, J. C. MacDonald, B. L. Nuttelman, and C. J. Schneider. 2014. Effect of winter supplementation level on yearling system profit across economic scenarios. Neb. Beef Cattle Rep. MP 99:36-38.
13. Gillespie, K. L., T. J. Klopfenstein, J. C. MacDonald, B. L. Nuttelman, C. J. Schneider, J. Volesky, and G. E. Erickson. 2014. Distillers grains supplementation in a forage system with spayed heifers. Neb. Beef Cattle Rep. MP 99:32-42.
14. Gillespie, K. L., T. J. Klopfenstein, J. C. MacDonald, B. L. Nuttelman, C. J. Schneider, G. E. Erickson, and J. Volesky. 2014. Economics of distillers grains supplementation in a forage system with spayed heifers. Neb. Beef Cattle Rep. MP 99:43-45.
15. Hasenauer, T. L., T. J. Klopfenstein, J. MacDonald, C. J. Schneider, and D. B. Burken. 2014. Effect of distillers grains plus solubles supplementation on grazing cattle performance. Neb. Beef Cattle Rep. MP 99:46-47.
16. Jones, M., J. C. MacDonald, G. Erickson, T. J. Klopfenstein, and A. K. Watson. 2014. Effect of distillers grains supplementation on calves grazing irrigated or non-irrigated corn residue. Neb. Beef Cattle Rep. MP 99:48-49.