09/15/2010

REFEREED PUBLICATIONS

NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY
Islas, A., and S. A. Soto-Navarro. 2010. Effect of dried distillers grains with solubles supplementation level on forage intake and characteristics of digestion of beef heifers grazing small grain pasture. J. Anim. Sci. (In review).

Islas, A., T. Edwards, and S. A. Soto-Navarro. 2010. Effects of digestible fiber and yellow grease supplementation to steers grazing small grain pastures on grazing and feedlot finishing performance. Prof. Anim. Sci. (Accepted).

Neville, T. L., D. A. Redmer, P. P. Borowicz, J. J. Reed, M. A. Ward, M. L. Johnson, J. B. Taylor, S. A. Soto-Navarro, K. A. Vonnahme, L. P. Reynolds, and J. S. Caton. 2010. Maternal dietary restriction and selenium supply alters mRNA expression of angiogenic factors in maternal intestine, mammary gland, and fetal jejuna tissues during late gestation in pregnant ewe lambs. J. Anim. Sci. jas.2009-2706v1-20092706.

Meyer, A. M., J. J. Reed, K. A. Vonnahme, S. A. Soto-Navarro, L. P. Reynolds, S. P. Ford, B. W. Hess, and J. S. Caton. Effects of stage of gestation and nutrient restriction during early to mid-gestation on maternal and fetal visceral organ mass and indices of jejuna growth and vascularity in beef cows. J. Anim. Sci. 88:2410-2424.

Utsumi, S. A. A. F. Cibils, R. E. Estell, S. A. Soto-Navarro, L. Cheng, and D. M. Hallford. Effect of dietary protein, condensed tannins, and polyethylene glycol on one-seed juniper intake, rumen fermentation, and plasma amino acids in sheep and goats. J. Anim. Sci. (Submitted).

Macias-Cruz, U., J. A. Quintero-Elisea, L. Avendaño-Reyes, A. Correa-Calderon, F. D. Alvarez-Valenzuela, S. A. Soto-Navarro. F. A. Lucero-Magaña, A. Gonzalez-Reyna. 2010. Buffel grass (Cenchrus ciliaris L.) substitution for orange pulp on intake, digestibility, and performance of hairsheep lambs. Trop. Anim. Health and Prod. 42:223-232.

Macias-Cruz, U., F. D. Alvarez-Valenzuela, A. Correa-Calderon, L. Molina-Ramirez, A. Gonzalez-Reyna, S. Soto-Navarro, L. Avendaño-Reyes. 2009.
Pelibuey ewe productivity and subsequent pre-weaning lamb performance using hair-sheep breeds under a confinement system. J. Appl. Anim. Res. 36:255-260.

Santiago A., Utsumi, Andrés F. Cibils, Richard E. Estell, Sergio A. Soto-Navarro, and Dawn Van Leeuwen. 2009. Seasonal changes in one-seed juniper intake by sheep and goats in relation to protein supplements and plant secondary metabolites. Small Rum. Res. 81: 152-162.

Lodge-Ivey. S. L., J. Browne-Silva, and M. B. Horvath. 2009. Technical note: Bacterial diversity in rumen fluid samples collected via oral lavage or rumen cannula. published online Mar 27, 2009.

SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
Cammack, K.M., C.L. Wright, K.J. Austin, P.S. Johnson, P.A. Ludden, R.R. Cockrum, and K.C. Olson. 2010. Effects of High-sulfur Water and Clinoptilolite on Health and Growth Performance of Steers Fed Forage-based Diets. J. Anim Sci. 88:1777-1785.

Chen, D., M.D. Peel, K.C. Olson, B.C. Weimer, and D.B. DeWald. 2009. Differential ruminal degradation of alfalfa proteins. Canadian J. Plant Sci. 89:1065-1074.

Kessler, K.L., K.C. Olson, C.L. Wright, K.J. Austin, P.S. Johnson, R.R. Cockrum, and K.M. Cammack. Hepatic gene expression in steers administered high-sulfur water. J. Anim. Sci. (in review).

Smart, A.J., J. D. Derner, J.R. Hendrickson, R.L. Gillen, B.H. Dunn, E.M. Mousel, P.S. Johnson, R.N. Gates, K.K. Sedivec, K.R. Harmoney, J.D. Volesky, and K.C. Olson. Effects of grazing pressure on efficiency of grazing on North American Great Plains rangelands. Rangeland Ecology and Management (accepted).

Waldron, B.L., J.-S. Eun, D.R. ZoBell, and K.C. Olson. 2010. Forage kochia (Kochia prostrata) for fall and winter grazing. Small Ruminant Research 91:47-55.

COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
Peel, R.K., J. C. Whittier, R. M. Enns, A. V. Grove, and G. E. Seidel Jr. 2010. Effect of Six versus Twelve Hour Interval between Two Prostaglandin F2± Injections Administered with 5-d CO-Synch + CIDR protocol on Pregnancy Rate in Beef Cows. In Press: Professional Animal Scientist TBC (TBC):16 ARPAS867

Richardson, R. D., R. G. Mortimer and J. C. Whittier. 2010. Comparison of Fetal Losses from Diagnosis of Pregnancy Using Ultrasonography or Rectal Palpation in Beef Heifers by Novice or Experienced Technicians. In Press Professional Animal Scientist TBC (TBC):16 ARPAS827

Ahola, J. K., G. E. Seidel, Jr., and J. C. Whittier. 2009. Use of Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone at Fixed-Time Artificial Insemination at Eighty or Ninety-Seven Hours Post Prostaglandin F2± in Beef Cows Administered the Long-Term Melengestrol Acetate Select Synch. Professional Animal Scientist 25:256-261.

Hyland, A., G. E. Seidel Jr., R. M. Enns, R. K. Peel, and J. C. Whittier. 2009. Intervals of Five or Seven Days Between Controlled Internal Drug-Release Insertion, Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone, and Prostaglandin F2± Injections: Effects on Pregnancy Rate and Follicular Size. The Professional Animal Scientist 25:150154.

Mount, D. E., T. J. Steffens, D. N. Schutz and J. C. Whittier. 2009. Fibrous and Non-Fibrous Carbohydrate Supplementation to Ruminants Grazing Forage from Small Grain Crops. The Professional Animal Scientist 25:139144.

TEXAS A&M
Whitney, T. R., D. F. Waldron, and T. Willingham. 2009. Evaluating nutritional status of Dorper and Rambouillet ewes in range sheep production. Sheep Goat Res. J. 24:1016.

Mceachern, J. K., T. R. Whitney, C. B. Scott, C. J. Lupton, and M. W. Salisbury. 2009. Substituting distillers dried grains for cottonseed meal in lamb-finishing diets: growth performance, wool characteristics, and serum NEFA, urea N, and IGF-1 concentrations. Sheep and Goat Res. J. 24:3240.

UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING
Mirando, M. A. and B. W. Hess. 2010. Cell biology symposium: Redox regulation of cell function. J. Anim. Sci. 1295-1296.

Moriel, P., B. W. Hess, B. K. Stevens, S. L. Lake, T. R. Weston, V. Nayigihugu, B. I. Cappellozza, and J. M. Krall. Growth and reproductive performance of beef heifers fed Carnival or Forager field peas. Prof. Anim. Sci. 26:188-192.

Murrieta, C. M., B. W. Hess, S. L. Lake, E. J. Scholljegerdes, and D. C. Rule. 2010. Body condition score at parturition and day of lactation regulate mRNA abundnce in milk somatic cells and transcription factors and fatty acid transporters in adipose tissue of beef cows Livest. Sci. 131:65-72.

Alexander, B. M., P. Singh, K. J. Austin, R. R. Cockrum, K. M. Cammack, B. W. Hess, G. E. Moss, P. W. Nathanielsz, and S. P. Ford. 2009. Effect of maternal fatness on fetal steroids and semi-quantitative real-time PCR expression of receptor genes in sheep. Anim. Reprod. Sci. 116:58-64.

Ford, S.P., L. Zhang, M. Zhu, M. M. Miller, D. T. Smith, B. W. Hess, G. E. Moss, P. W. Nathanielsz, and M. J. Nijland. 2009. Maternal obesity accelerates fetal pancreatic beta-cell not alpha-cell development in sheep: prenatal consequences Am. J. Physiol. Regul. Integr. Comp. Physiol. 297:R835-R843.

Lewton, B. R., J. M. Krall, B. W. Hess, and L. J. Held. 2009. Substituting medic, an annual legume, in place of summer fallow for winter wheat production. J. Am. Soc. Farm Manage. Rural Appraisers 19:76-84.

Long, N. M., K. A. Vonnahme, B. W. Hess, P. W. Nathanielsz, and S. P. Ford. 2009. Effects of early gestational undernutrition on fetal growth, organ development, and placentomal composition in the bovine. J. Anim. Sci. 87:1950-1957.

Ludden, P. A., O. Kucuk, D. C. Rule, and B.W. Hess. 2009. Growth and carcass fatty acid composition of beef steers fed soybean oil for increasing duration before slaughter Meat Sci. 82:185-192.

Scholljegerdes E. J., B. W. Hess, M. H. J. Grant, S. L. Lake, B. M. Alexander, T. R. Weston, D. L. Hixon, E. A.VanKirk, and G. E. Moss. 2009. Effects of feeding high-linoleate safflower seeds on postpartum reproduction in beef cows. J Anim Sci. 87:2985-2995.

Zhu, M. J., M. Du, M. J. Nijland, P. W. Nathanielsz, B.W. Hess, G. E. Moss, and S. P. Ford. 2009. Down-regulation of growth signaling pathways linked to a reduced cotyledonary vascularity in placentomes of overnourished, obese pregnant ewes Placenta 30:405-410.

USDA-ARS NORTHERN GREAT PLAINS RESEARCH LABORATORY
Murrieta, C. M., B. W. Hess, S. L. Lake, E. J. Scholljegerdes, and D. C. Rule. 2010. Body condition score at parturition and day of lactation regulate mRNA abundance in milk somatic cells and transcription factors and fatty acid transporters in adipose tissue of beef cows. Livest. Sci. 131:65-72.

Kronberg, S. L., E. J. Scholljegerdes, and E. P. Berg. 2010. The effect of flaxseed supplementation on growth performance, carcass quality, and trained sensory panel ratings of steers finished on grasslands of the northern Great Plains. J. Anim. Sci. (In Press).

Phillips, R., O. Beeri, E. Scholljegerdes, D. Bjergaard, and J. Hendrickson. 2009. A satellite data-driven model for estimating grazing capacity in northern prairie. Ag. Syst. 100:72-79.

Scholljegerdes, E. J., W. J. Hill, H. T. Purvis, L. A. Voigt, and C. S. Schauer. 2010. Effects of supplemental cobalt on nutrien digestion and nitorgen balance in lambs fed forage-based diets. Sheep and Goat Res. J. (Submitted)

Scholljegerdes, E. J. and S. L. Kronberg. 2010. Effects of supplemental ground flaxseed fed to beef cattle grazing summer native range on the northern Great Plains. J. Anim. Sci. 88:2108-2121.

Scholljegerdes, E. J., B. W. Hess, M. H. J. Grant, S. L. Lake, B. M. Alexander, T. R. Weston, D. L. Hixon, E. A. Van Kirk, and G. E. Moss. 2009. Effects of feeding high-linoleate safflower seeds on postpartum reproduction in beef cow. J. Anim. Sci. 87: 2985-2995.

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY
Crozier, J., D.R. ZoBell. 2010. Residual Feed Intake of Beef Cattle. Utah State University Extension Publication. AG/Beef/2010-01.

Waldron, B. L., J.-S. Eun, D. R. ZoBell, and K. C. Olson. 2010. Review: Forage kochia for fall and winter grazing. Small Rumin. Res. (in press)

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Tolleson D.R., P.D. Teel, J.W. Stuth, O.F. Strey, T.H. Welsh Jr, G.E. Carstens, K.K Banik, S.D. Prince. 2010. Effects of a Lone Star Tick (Amblyomma americanum) burden on performance and metabolic indicators in growing beef steers. (In Press, Veterinary Parasitology)

Craine, J.M., A.J. Elmore, K.C. Olson, and D.R. Tolleson. 2010. Climate change and nutritional stress in cattle. (In Press, Global Change Biology)

Bailey, D.W., M.G. Thomas, J.W. Walker, B.K. Witmore, and D.R. Tolleson. 2010. Effect of previous experience on grazing patterns and diet selection of Brangus cattle in the Chihuahuan Desert. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 63: 223-232.

Tolleson, D.R. 2010. Fecal NIRS: What else, what next? Pp 82-95 in: Shining light on manure improves livestock and land management. J. Walker and D. Tolleson eds.

PROCEEDINGS:

NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY
Calderon-Mendoza, D., A. Islas, M. F. Martinez-Perez, J. Armendariz, F. E. Contreras-Govea, S. Angadi, M. Marsalis, L. Lauriault, and S. A. Soto-Navarro. 2009. Adaptation of warm season annual legumes for forage in southeastern New Mexico. Proc. West. Sec. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 60: 227-229.

Harrelson, F.W., S.L. Lodge, S.H. Cox, R.L. Dunlap, J.T. Mulliniks, B.H. Carter, C.A. Loest, and M.K. Petersen. 2009. Effect of winter supplementation strategy on glucose metabolism pre and postpartum. Proc. WSASAS. 60:354-357.

Harrelson, F.W., S. L. Lodge-Ivey, S. H. Cox, R. L. Dunlap II, C. A. Löest, and M. K. Petersen. 2009. Effect of winter supplementation strategy on body weight and condition changes. Proc. WSASAS. 60:230-232.

Martinez-Perez, M. F., D. Calderon-Mendoza, F. Loya-Holguin, C. Murdock, A. M. Encinias, and S. A. Soto-Navarro. 2009. Supplemental corn dry distillers grains plus solubles on performance of steers grazing native range. Proc. West. Sec. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 60: 223-226.

Orosco, G., M. F. Martinez-Perez, Y. Diaz, J. M. Garcia-Madrid, A. Islas, and S. A. Soto-Navarro. 2009. The feed value of dry distillers grains plus solubles in 90% concentrate diets for feedlot lambs. Proc. West. Sec. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 60: 411-413.

SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
Landblom, D. G., K. C. Olson, P. Johnson, R. Gates, M. K. Beutler, M. Hubert, G. A. Perry, S. W. Fausti, R. R. Salverson, S. Furman, and J. Vasconcelos. 2009. Beef system methods impact backgrounding and finishing net returns. Proc. West. Sec. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 60:119-122.

Perry, G., J. Walker, C. Wright, and K. Olson. 2009. Impact of method of heifer development and post-AI management on reproductive efficiency. pp. 35-42. In: Proc., Range Beef Cow Symposium XXI. Casper, WY.

Walker, J., G. Perry, R. Daly, and K. Olson. 2009. Bull management and nutrition. pp. 116-124. In: Proc., Range Beef Cow Symposium XXI. Casper, WY.

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Sprinkle, J., D. Tolleson, J. Kava, C. Thiel, V. Prileson, B. Barcus, R. Tanner, T. Tanner, and F. Henderson. 2009. Effect of protein supplementation on forage utilization by range cattle grazing weeping lovegrass in central Arizona. Producer's Update and Research Highlights, Department of Animal Sciences, University of Arizona, Arizona Cattlemen's Association Summer Meeting, Tucson, AZ. 3 pp.

Sprinkle, J. 2009. Reading the range: Expanding the benefits of the program through technology. Producer's Update and Research Highlights, Department of Animal Sciences, University of Arizona, Arizona Cattlemen's Association Summer Meeting, Tucson, AZ. 2 pp.

Sprinkle, J. and D. Tolleson. 2010. Heifer development on rangeland. Proceedings 32nd Annual AZ-UT Range Livestock Workshops, Kanab and St. George, UT, April 6-8, 2010. pp. 58-66.

Tolleson, D.R. and D.W. Schafer. 2010. Monitoring diet quality and body condition in beef cows grazing Arizona rangeland. Proceedings of the Western Section Society of Animal Science. p 684

Allen J. D., D. R. Tolleson, L. W. Hall, C. D. Burrows, G. Xie, and G. C. Duff. 2010. Use of a portable near infrared spectrophotometer (NIRS) to predict fecal nutrient composition of Holstein steers fed high-concentrate diets. Proceedings of the Western Section Society of Animal Science. p 10

USDA-ARS NORTHERN GREAT PLAINS RESEARCH LABORATORY
Arias, R.P, L. J. Unruh-Snyder, E. J. Scholljegerdes, A. N. Baird, K. D. Johnson, D. Buckmaster, R. P. Lemenager, and S. L. Lake. 2010. Effects of co-ensiling direct-cut grass with corn modified wet distillers grain plus solubles on beef steer diet digestibility. Proc. West Sect. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 61: (Submitted).

Scholljegerdes, E. J. 2009. Effects of level of supplemental flax oil on ruminal disappearance of soybean meal. Proc. West. Sect. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 60: 215-218.

EXTENSION PUBLICATIONS

SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
Harty, A., and K.C. Olson. 2010. Reducing costs of delivering feed to cattleSupplementation frequency. South Dakota State University Cooperative Extension Service Extension Extra 2070. Available at: http://agbiopubs.sdstate.edu/articles/ExEx2070.pdf.

Kessler, K.L., K.C. Olson, C.L. Wright, K.J. Austin, P.S. Johnson, and K.M. Cammack. 2010. Effects of molybdenum supplementation on performance of forage-fed steers receiving high-sulfur water. p. 27-30. In: 2010 South Dakota Beef Report. Available at: http://ars.sdstate.edu/extbeef/2010/Complete_2010_Beef_Report.pdf

Kessler, K.L., K.C. Olson, C.L. Wright, K.J. Austin, P.S. Johnson, and K.M. Cammack. 2010. Copper supplementation of grazing yearling steers supplemented with molybdenum while consuming high-sulfur water. p. 31-33. In: 2010 South Dakota Beef Report. Available at: http://ars.sdstate.edu/extbeef/2010/Complete_2010_Beef_Report.pdf

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Sprinkle, J. E. 2009. Livestock nutrition for small acreages. Backyards and Beyond. Invited submission 2009-0187. Accepted. 3 pp.

Sprinkle, J. and D. Tolleson. 2010. Heifer Development on Rangeland. (In Press, Arizona Cooperative Extension) Sprinkle, J. E., M. Leonard, P. Leonard, and J. Stratton. 2009. 2007 Report - Range monitoring on the 76 Ranch. 76 pp.
Sprinkle, J. E., M. Leonard, P. Leonard, and J. Stratton. 2009. 2007 Report - Range monitoring on the Diamante Ranch.159 pp.

Sprinkle, J. E., M. Leonard, P. Leonard, and J. Stratton. 2009. 2007 Report - Range monitoring on the Dutchwoman Allotment. 237 pp.

Sprinkle, J. E., M. Leonard, P. Leonard, and J. Stratton. 2009. 2007 Report - Range monitoring on the Greenback Allotment. 170 pp.

Sprinkle, J. E., M. Leonard, P. Leonard, and J. Stratton. 2009. 2007 Report - Range monitoring on the Haystack Butte Allotment. 170 pp.

Sprinkle, J. E., M. Leonard, P. Leonard, and J. Stratton. 2009. 2007 Report - Range monitoring on the MF Ranch. 114 pp.

Sprinkle, J. E., M. Leonard, P. Leonard, and J. Stratton. 2009. 2007 Report - Range monitoring on the OW Ranch. 123 pp

Sprinkle, J. E. 2009. 2007 Report - Range Monitoring on the OX Ranch. 229 pp.
Sprinkle, J. E., M. Leonard, P. Leonard, and J. Stratton. 2009. 2007 Report - Range monitoring on the Rocking 4 Ranch. 176 pp.

Sprinkle, J. E., M. Leonard, P. Leonard, and J. Stratton. 2009. 2007 Report - Range monitoring on the X4 Ranch. 271 pp.

Sprinkle, J. E., M. Leonard, and D. England. 2010. 2008 Report  Range monitoring on the Greenback Valley Allotment. 343 pp.

Sprinkle, J. E., K. Hawker, P. Leonard, and M. Leonard. 2010. 2008 Report  Range monitoring on the Bar X Ranch. 274 pp.

Sprinkle, J. E., J. Stratton, and M. Leonard. 2010. 2008 Report  Range monitoring on the Diamante Ranch. 217 pp.

Sprinkle, J. E., M. Leonard, and P. Leonard. 2010. 2008 Report  Range monitoring on the Coolidge Parker Allotment. 286 pp.

Sprinkle, J. E., J. Stratton, and M. Leonard. 2010. 2008 Report  Range monitoring on the Marsh Creek Allotment. 280 pp.

Sprinkle, J. E., M. Leonard, and P. Leonard. 2010. 2008 Report  Range monitoring on the Ellinwood Ranch. 152 pp.

Sprinkle, J. E., J. Stratton, and M. Leonard. 2010. 2008 Report  Range monitoring on the Tilting HH Ranch. 201 pp.

Sprinkle, J. E., M. Leonard, and P. Leonard. 2010. 2008 Report  Range monitoring on the Flying H Ranch. 202 pp.

Sprinkle, J. E., M. Leonard, and P. Leonard. 2010. 2008 Report  Range monitoring on the Buzzard Roost Ranch. 361 pp.

Sprinkle, J. E., M. Leonard, and D. England. 2010. 2008 Report  Range monitoring on the JH6 Ranch. 212 pp.

Sprinkle, J. E., M. Leonard, and P. Leonard. 2010. 2008 Report  Range monitoring on the Potato Butte Ranch. 129 pp.

POPULAR PRESS

SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
Olson, K.C. 2009. Sweet Clover poisoning. Tri-State Livestock News. June 13.

Olson, K.C. 2009. Planning Ahead for Fall Cow Herd Management. Tri-State Livestock News. July 25.

Olson, K.C. 2009. Valuable Information in Cattle Records. Tri-State Livestock News. September 5.

Olson, K.C. 2009. Nutrition and potential toxicity of sweet clover hay. Tri-State Livestock News. October 17.

Olson, K.C. 2009. Mineral Nutrition for Grazing Beef Cows. Tri-State Livestock News. November 28.

Olson, K.C. 2009. Valuable Information in Cattle Records. South Dakota Cattlemans Association Magazine. December 8.

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Torell, R., D. Bohnert, J. Ahola, and J. Sprinkle. 2009. Back to basics: washy grass. Angus Beef BulletinExt. http://www.angusbeefbulletin.com/extra/2009/aug09/0809
back_to_basics.html Aug 20, 2009. Also published in Ag Weekly Online. http://www.agweekly.com/articles/2009/09/17/commodities/livestock/lvstk67.txt Sept 17, 2009.

Tolleson. 2010. Supplemental feeding based on current range forage conditions. Northwest
Arizona Climate and Range Newsletter, Vol 5, Winter.

USDA-ARS NORTHERN GREAT PLAINS RESEARCH LABORATORY
Nickel, R., Swath grazing cuts wintering costs. Successful Farming Magazine, Janurary, 2010.

Roesler, S., ARS builds own herd for year-round research, adds feedlot. Farm and Ranch Guide. December, 2009.

Hendrickson, J. R., and E. J. Scholljegerdes. Control Kentucky Bluegrass and Smooth Bromegrass Northern Great Plains Research Laboratory: Integrator, July 2009.

Bork, N. R., J. W. Schroeder, k. A. Vonnahme, G. P. Lardy, M. L. Bauer, and E. J. Scholljegerdes. 2009. Effects of Physical form of flaxseed on digestibility of lactation diets. Feedstuffs. 81(15): 10.

ABSTRACTS
NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY
Calderon-Mendoza, D., A. Islas, M. F. Martinez-Perez, J. Armendariz, F. E. Contreras-Govea, S. Angadi, M. Marsalis, L. Lauriault, and S. A. Soto-Navarro. 2009. Adaptation of warm season annual legumes for forage in southeastern New Mexico. J. Anim. Sci. 87(E-Suppl. 3): 162 (Abstr.).

Martinez-Perez, M. F., D. Calderon-Mendoza, F. Loya-Holguin, C. Murdock, A. M. Encinias, and S. A. Soto-Navarro. 2009. Supplemental corn dry distillers grains plus solubles on performance of steers grazing native range. J. Anim. Sci. 87(E-Suppl. 3): 148 (Abstr.).

Orosco, G., M. F. Martinez-Perez, Y. Diaz, J. M. Garcia-Madrid, A. Islas, and S. A. Soto-Navarro. 2009. The feed value of dry distillers grains plus solubles in 90% concentrate diets for feedlot lambs. J. Anim. Sci. 87(E-Suppl. 3): 168 (Abstr.).


SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
Fang, X., L.A. Hoff, J.A. Walker, K.C. Olson, G.A. Perry, J.X. Wu, C. Maltecca, and M.G. Gonda. 2010. No evidence for association between leptin polymorphism C.73 C>T and Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVDV) vaccine response. Federation of Animal Science Societies Annual Meeting, Denver, CO. Accepted.

Olenich, S.A., X. Fang, L.A. Hoff, J.A. Walker, K.C. Olson, G.A. Perry, and M.G. Gonda. 2010. Partial characterization of bovine Complement Receptor-2 (CR2) in Angus cattle. Federation of Animal Science Societies Annual Meeting, Denver, CO. Accepted.

Kessler, K.L., K.C. Olson, C.L. Wright, K.J. Austin, P.S. Johnson, K.M. Cammack. 2010. Effect of supplemental molybdenum on forage-fed steers receiving high-sulfur water. J. Anim. Sci. 88: (Midwest ASAS, in press).

Greenhalgh, L.K., D.R. ZoBell, B.L. Waldron, K.C. Olson, A.R. Moulton, and B.W. Davenport. 2009. Perennial forage kochia for increased production of winter grazed pastures. J. Anim. Sci. 87(E-Suppl. 2):73:225.

Kessler, K.L., K.C. Olson, C.L. Wright, K.J. Austin, P.S. Johnson, and K.M. Cammack. 2009. Effects of high-sulfur water and clinoptilolite on growth performance and gene expression of steers fed forage-based diets. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 87(E-Suppl. 3):72.

Kessler, K.L., K.C Olson, C.L. Wright, K.J. Austin, K. McInnerney, P.S. Johnson, and K.M. Cammack. 2009. Effects of high-sulfur water on growth performance and gene expression of steers fed forage-based diets. J. Anim. Sci. 87(E-Suppl. 2):73:533.

Landblom, D.G., K.C. Olson, P. Johnson, R. Gates, M.K. Beutler, M. Hubert, G.A. Perry, S.W. Fausti, R.R. Salverson, S. Furman, and J. Vasconcelos. 2009. Beef system methods impact backgrounding and finishing net returns. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 87(E-Suppl. 3):165.

Perry, B.L., J.A. Walker, C.L. Wright, K.C. Olson, and G.A. Perry. 2009. Influence of heifer development method on post-AI blood metabolites. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 87(E-Suppl. 2):73.



TEXAS A&M
Klein, D. R., T. R. Whitney, C. B. Scott, C. J. Owens. 2009. Redberry juniper to reduce Haemonchus contortus in vitro viability and increase Ivomectin efficacy. Abstract and Presentation by Klein, D. R. TX Soc. Range Manage. Oct. 7-9, Beaumont, TX.

Whitney, T. R. 2009. Alternative feeds to reduce feeding costs. Annual Ram Performance Test Field Day. Sonora, TX. March 13. Presentation and Abstract.
Whitney, T. R. 2009. Nutrition research, San Angelo. WERA 039 annual meeting, Reno NV. Report.

Whitney, T. R. 2009. Nutritional research programs and career opportunities. Texas AgriLife Extension: Youth Veterinary Science Workshop, San Angelo. Presentation.

Whitney, T. R. 2009. TX AgriLife Nutrition Program update: using underutilized feed resources in sheep and goat rations. Annual Angora Goat Performance Test and Field Day, Sonora, TX. July 23. Presentation.

Whitney, T. R. 2009. Exploiting benefits of DDG; using it as a protein and energy source. AgriLife Research/TX Cattle Feeders/POET administrative meeting. Amarillo, TX. Aug. 19-20. Presentation.

Whitney, T. R. 2009. Benefits of plant chemicals. Annual TX AgriLife Sheep and Goat Field Day, San Angelo. September 3. Presentation.

07/27/2012

Proceedings from four conferences (1987, 1991, 1996, 2010) will be posted on the website. See attachment for list of publications.

09/08/2012

See Attached

02/28/2014

REFEREED

VIRGINIA TECH UNIVERSITY
Vargas Jurado, N., A. E. Tanner, S. R. Blevins, H. M. McNair, R. W. Mayes, and R. M. Lewis. 2013. n-Alkanes and long-chain alcohols reliably estimate botanical composition in forage mixtures. Grass Forage Sci. (submitted)

MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY
Endecott, R. L., R. N. Funston, J. T. Mulliniks, and A. J. Roberts. 2013. Implications of beef heifer development systems and lifetime productivity. J. Anim. Sci. 91:1329-1335.

Mulliniks, J. T., M. E. Kemp, R. L. Endecott, S. H. Cox, A. J. Roberts, R. C. Waterman, T. W. Geary, E. J. Scholljegerdes, and M. K. Petersen. 2013. Does ²-hydroxybutyrate concentration influence conception date in young postpartum range beef cows? J. Anim. Sci. 91:2902-2909.

Endecott, R. L., S. H. Cox, C. M. Rubio, C. A. Löest, D. E. Hawkins, and M. K. Petersen. 2012. Effects of supplements with increasing glucogenic precursor content on reproduction and nutrient utilization in young postpartum range cows. Livest. Sci. 145:109-118.

Mulliniks, J. T., S. H. Cox, M. E. Kemp, R. L. Endecott, R. C. Waterman, D. M. VanLeeuwen, and M. K. Petersen. 2012. Relationship between body condition score at calving and reproductive performance in young postpartum cows grazing native range. J. Anim. Sci. 90:2811-2817.

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

Coleman, S., S. Gunter, J. Sprinkle, and J. Neel. 2013. Difficulties associated with predicting forage intake by grazing beef cows. J. Anim. Sci. Submitted.

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY

Noviandi, C. T., J.-S. Eun, M. D. Peel, B. L. Waldron, B. R. Min, D. R. ZoBell, and R. L. Miller. 2013. Effects of energy supplementation in pasture forages on in vitro ruminal fermentation characteristics in continuous cultures. Prof. Anim. Sci. (manuscript accepted (ID: PAS-13-01218) and in press)

Noviandi, C. T., K. Neal, J.-S. Eun, M. D. Peel, B. L. Waldron, D. R. ZoBell, and B. R. Min. 2013. Effects of grass-legume mixed pasture forages with different composition ratios on microbial fermentation in continuous cultures. Prof. Anim. Sci. (manuscript accepted (ID: PAS-13-01259) and in press)

Eun, J.-S., T. Z. Davis, J. M. Vera, D. N. Miller, K. E. Panter, and D. R. ZoBell. 2013. Addition of high concentration of inorganic selenium in grass hay does not interfere with microbial fermentation in mixed ruminal microorganisms in continuous cultures. Prof. Anim. Sci. 29: 3945.

Noviandi, C. T., B. L. Waldron, J.-S. Eun, D. R. ZoBell, and M. D. Peel. 2012. Growth performance, ruminal fermentation profiles, and carcass characteristics of beef steers grazing tall fescue without or with nitrogen fertilization. Prof. Anim. Sci. 28:519527.

Noviandi, C. T., R. E. Ward, D. R. ZoBell, R. D. Stott, B. L. Waldron, M. D. Peel, and J.-S. Eun. 2012. Fatty acid composition in adipose tissue of pasture- and feedlot-finished beef steers. Prof. Anim. Sci. 28:184193.

Vera, J. M., A. H. Smith, D. R. ZoBell, A. J. Young, and J.-S. Eun. 2012. Effects of an exogenous proteolytic enzyme on growth performance of beef steers and in vitro ruminal fermentation in continuous cultures. Prof. Anim. Sci. 28:452463.

NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY

Arias, R. P., L. J. Unruh-Snyder, E. J. Scholljegerdes, A. N. Baird, K. D. Johnson, D. Buckmaster, R. P. Lemenager, and S. L. Lake. 2013. Effects of feeding corn modified-wet distillers grains plussolubles co-ensiled with chopped whole-plant corn on heifer growth performance, and diet digestibility in beef cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 91:4366-4373.

Dávila-Ramírez, J. L., U. Macías-Cruz, N. G. Torrentera- Olivera, H. González-Ríos, S. A. Soto-Navarro, R. Rojo-Campos, and L. Avendaño-Reyes. 2013. Effects of zilpaterol hydrochloride and soybean oil supplementation on feedlot performance and carcass characteristics of hair-breed ram lambs under heat stress conditions. J. Anim. Sci. Submitted.

Lodge-Ivey, S. L., L. N. Tracey, and A. Salazar. 2013. The utility of lipid extracted algae as a protein source in forage or starch-based ruminant diets. Journal of Animal Science. In press.

Macías-Cruz, U., F. D. Álvarez-Valenzuela, S. A. Soto-Navarro, E. Águila-Tepato and L. Avendaño-Reyes. 2013. Effect of zilpaterol hydrochloride on feedlot performance, nutrient intake, and digestibility in hair-breed sheep. J. Anim. Sci. 91:1844-1849.

Martínez-Pérez, M. F., D. Calderón-Mendoza, A. Islas, A. M. Encinias, F. Loya-Olguín, and S. A. Soto-Navarro. 2013. Effect of corn dry distiller grains plus solubles supplementation level on performance and digestion characteristics of steers grazing native range during forage growing season. J. Anim. Sci. 91:1350-1361.

Mulliniks, J. T., D. E. Hawkins, K. K. Kane, S. H. Cox, L. A. Torell, E. J. Scholljegerdes, and M. K. Petersen. 2013. Metabolizable protein supply while grazing dormant winter forage during heifer development alters pregnancy and subsequent in-herd retention rate. J. Anim. Sci. 91: 1409-1416.

Mulliniks, J. T., M. E. Kemp, R. L. Endecott, S. H. Cox, A. J. Roberts, R. C. Waterman, T. W. Geary, E. J. Scholljegerdes, and M. K. Petersen. 2013. Does ²-hydroxybutyrate concentration influence conception date in young postpartum range beef cows? J. Anim. Sci. 91: 2902-2909.

Sanchez, P. H., L. N. Tracey, J and S. L. Lodge-Ivey. 2013. Propionibacterium acidipropionici P169 and glucogenic precursors to improve rumen parameters associated with low quality forage. Accepted Journal of Animal Science.

Soto-Navarro, S. A., R. Lopez, C. Sankey, B. M. Capitan, B. P. Holland, L. A. Balstad, and C. R. Krehbiel. 2013. Comparative digestibility by cattle versus sheep: Effect of forage quality. J. Anim. Sci. Submitted.

Arias, R. P., L. J. Unruh-Snyder, E. J. Scholljegerdes, A. N. Baird, K. D. Johnson, D. Buckmaster, R. P. Lemenager, and S. L. Lake. 2012. Effects of feeding corn modified wet distillers grain plus solubles co-ensiled with direct cut forage on feedlot performance, carcass characteristics and diet digestibility of finishing steers. J. Anim. Sci. 90:3574-3583.

Beall, J. A., J. A. Gonzalez-Simental, S. Soto-Navarro, N. C. Flores and W. M. Fedio. 2012. The effect of calcium chloride on the microbiological characteristics of fermented chile pepper (Capsicum annuum cv. mesilla cayenne) mash. J. Agric. Sci. Tech. 17:1113-1118.

Conway, L. K., D. M. Hallford, S. A. Soto-Navarro. 2012. Effects of wet corn gluten feed and yellow grease on digestive function of cattle fed steam-flaked corn-based finishing diets. Anim. Feed Sci. and Tech. 178:20-26.

Kronberg, S. L., E. J. Scholljegerdes, E. J. Murphy, R. E. Ward, T. D. Maddock, and C. S. Schauer. 2012. Treatment of flaxseed to reduce biohydrogenation of ±-linolenic acid by ruminal microbes in sheep and cattle and increase n-3 fatty acid concentrations in red meat. J. Anim. Sci. 90:4618-4624.

Lodge-Ivey, S. L., J. Petersen, and J. Browne-Silva. 2012. Effects of nordihydroguaiaretic acid on in vitro fermentation profiles of rumen bacteria. J. Anim. Sci. 90:4118-4125.

Scholljegerdes, E. J., L. A. Lekatz, and K. A. Vonnahme. 2012. Effects of short-term oilseed supplementation on hormone production in beef cows. Animal (Accepted with revision).

Soto-Navarro S. A., A. M. Encinias, M. L. Bauer, G. P. Lardy, and J. S. Caton. 2012. Feeding value of field pea as a protein source in forage based-diets fed to beef cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 90:585-591.

USDA-ARS FORT KEOGH
Waterman, R. C., V. L. Ujazdowski, and M. K. Petersen. Effects of rumen-protected methionine on plasma amino acid concentrations during a period of weight loss for late gestating heifers. Amino Acids. 43:2165-2177. 2012.

Waterman, R. C., T. W. Geary, J. A. Paterson, and R. J. Lipsey. Early weaning in Northern Great Plains beef cattle production systems: I. Performance and reproductive response in range beef cows. Livestock Science. 148:26-35. DOI 10.1016/j.livsci.2012.05.004. 2012.

Waterman, R. C., T. W. Geary, J. A. Paterson, and R. J. Lipsey. Early weaning in Northern Great Plains beef cattle production systems: II. Development of replacement heifers. Livestock Science. 148:36-45. DOI 10.1016/j.livsci.2012.04.020. 2012.

Waterman, R. C., T. W. Geary, J. A. Paterson, R. J. Lipsey, W. R. Shafer, L. L. Berger, D. B. Faulkner, and J. W. Homm. Early weaning in Northern Great Plains beef cattle production systems: III. Steer weaning, finishing and carcass characteristics. Livestock Science. 148:282-290; DOI 10.1016/j.livsci.2012.06.024. 2012.

Fouts, D. E., S, Szpakowski, J. Purushe, M. Torralba, R. C. Waterman, M. D. MacNeil, L. J. Alexander, and K. E. Nelson. Next Generation Sequencing to Define Prokaryotic and Fungal Diversity in the Bovine Rumen. PLoS ONE 7(11):e48289. DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0048289. 2012.

Jinks, E. M. M. F. Smith, J. A. Atkins, K. G. Pohler, G. A. Perry, M. D. MacNeil, A. J. Roberts, R. C. Waterman, L. J. Alexander, and T. W. Geary. Preovulatory estradiol and the establishment and maintenance of pregnancy in suckled beef cows. J. Anim. Sci. 91:1176-1185. 2013.

Mulliniks, J. T., M. E. Kemp, R. L. Endecott, S. H. Cox, A. J. Roberts, R. C. Waterman, T. W. Geary, E. J. Scholljegerdes, and M. K. Petersen. Does ²- Hydroxybutyrate concentration influence conception date in young postpartum beef cows. J. Anim. Sci. 91:2902-2909. 2013.

Mulliniks, J. T., R. C. Waterman, and T. W. Geary. Economics of early weaning in Northern Great Plains beef cattle production system. Agricultural Sciences. 4:219-223. 2013.

Mulliniks, J.T., Mathis, C.P., Cox, S.H., Petersen, M.K. 2013. Supplementation strategy during late gestation alters steer progeny health in the feedlot without affecting cow performance. Feed Science and Technology 185:126-132.

Mulliniks, J. T., J. E. Sawyer, C. P. Mathis, S. H. Cox and M. K. Petersen. 2012. Winter protein management during late gestation alters range cow and steer progeny performance. J Anim Sci. 90:5099-5106.

Mulliniks, J. T., S. H. Cox, M. E. Kemp, R. L. Endecott, R. C. Waterman, D. M. VanLeeuwen and M. K. Petersen. 2012. Relationship between body condition score at calving and reproductive performancein young postpartum cows grazing native range. J Anim Sci 2012, 90:2811-2817.

Mulliniks, J. T., D. E. Hawkins, K. K. Kane, S. H. Cox, L. A. Torell, E. J. Scholljegerdes,and M. K. Petersen. 2013. Metabolizable protein supply while grazing dormant winter forage during heifer development alters pregnancy and subsequent in-herd retention rate. J. Anim. Sci. 2013.91:14091416

Reeves, J.L., Derner, J.D., Sanderson, M.A., Petersen, M.K., Vermeire, L.T.,Hendrickson, J.R., Kronberg, S.L. 2013. Seasonal temperature and precipitation effects on cow-calf production in northern mixed-grass prairie. Livestock Science. 155:355-363.

Reeves, J.L., Derner, J.D., Sanderson, M.A., Petersen, M.K, Vermeire, L.T., Hendrickson, J.R., Kronberg, S.L. 2013. Temperature and precipitation affect steer weight gains differentially by stocking rate in northern mixed-grass prairie. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 66(4):438-444.

Reeves, J.L., Derner, J.D., Sanderson, M.A., Petersen, M.K, Vermeire, L.T., Hendrickson, J.R., Kronberg, S.L. 2014. Seasonal weather influences on yearling beef steer production in C3-dominated Northern Great Plains rangeland. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment. 183:110117.

J. E. Sawyer, J. T. Mulliniks, R. C. Waterman and M. K. Petersen. 2012. Influence of protein type and level on nitrogen and forage use in cows consuming low-quality forage. J Anim Sc. 90:2324-2330.

Wesley, Robert L., Andrés F. Cibils, J. Travis Mulliniks, Emily R. Pollak, Mark K. Petersen, Ed. L. Fredrickson. 2012. An assessment of behavioural syndromes in rangeland-raised beef cattle. Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 139:183194.

UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING
Islam, M.A., Obour, A.K., Saha, M.C., Nachtman, J.J., Cecil, W.K., and Baumgartner, R.E. 2013. Grain yield, forage yield, and nutritive value of dual-purpose small grains in the Central High Plains of the USA. Crop Management doi: 10.1094/CM-2012-0154-RS.

Tracy, B., Albrecht, K., Flores, J., Hall, M., Islam, M.A., Jones, G., Lamp, W., MacAdam, J., Skinner, H., and Teutsch, C. 2013. Forage yield, weed suppression and fertilizer nitrogen replacement value (FNRV) of alfalfa-tall fescue mixtures. Grassland Science in Europe. 18:192-194.

Islam, M.A., Obour, A.K., Krall, J.M., Cecil, J.T., and Nachtman, J.J. 2013. Performance of turfgrass under supplemental irrigation and rain-fed conditions in the Central Great Plains of USA. Grassland Science, 59, 111-119.

Islam, M.A., Obour, A.K., Saha, M.C., Nachtman, J.J., and Baumgartner, R.E. 2013. Small grains have forage production potential and nutritive value in Central High Plains of Wyoming. Online. Forage and Grazinglands doi:10.1094/FG-2013-0121-02-RS.

Kimura, E. and Islam, M.A. 2012. Seed scarification methods and their use in forage legumes. Research Journal of Seed Science, 5, 38-50.

PROCEEDINGS:

VIRGINIA TECH UNIVERSITY
Rutter, J. K., A. E. Tanner, and R. M. Lewis. 2013. Using n-alkanes to estimate herbage composition of a diet. Page 37 in 11th Annual Virginia Tech Undergraduate Research Conference, Blacksburg, VA.

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY
Noviandi, C. T., R. E. Ward, J.-S. Eun, D. R. ZoBell, R. D. Stott, B. L. Waldron, and M. D. Peel. 2013. Fatty acid metabolism on pasture- and feedlot-finished cattle. Pages 585586 in Proceedings, 22nd International Grasslands Congress, Sydney, Australia, New South Wales Department of Primary Industry, Kite St., Orange New South Wales, Australia.

Saunders, C. S., M. S. Holt, J.-S. Eun, D. R. ZoBell, A. J. Young, and K. E. Nestor Jr. 2013. Growth performance and ruminal fermentation characteristics of growing beef steers fed brown midrib corn silage-based diet. Pages 344347 in Proceedings, Western Section, American Society of Animal Science, Bozeman, MT.

Sieg, J. M., J.-S. Eun, D. R. ZoBell, and B. R. Min. 2012. Assessment of chestnut tannin extract supplementation on animal performance and ruminal fermentation profiles in feedlot finishing diets. Pages 3538 in Proceedings, Western Section, American Society of Animal Science, Phoenix, AZ.

UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING
Islam, M.A., and Saha, M.C. 2013. Agronomic traits in tall fescue populations under irrigated and rain-fed conditions. Proceedings of the 22nd International Grassland Congress, September 15-19, 2013. Sydney, NSW, Australia (International Grassland Congress).

Islam, M.A., Krall, J.M., Cecil, W.K., Nachtman, J.J., Baumgartner, R.E., Bandara, M., and Acharya, S. 2012. Fenugreek: A potential legume for multipurpose use. Proceedings of the 6th International Crop Science Congress, August 6-10, 2012. Bento Goncalves, RS, Brazil (International Crop Science Congress).

Islam, M.A., Groose, R., Norton, U., Garcia y Garcia, A., Santra, D., Sivanpillai, R., Ritten, J., Norton, J., Paisley, S., and Krall, J. 2012. Legume Adoption Practices in the Central Great Plains of the United States: Economic and Environmental Benefits in Face of Climate Change. Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Climate Change, July 12-13, 2012. University of Washington, Seattle, WA (Common Ground Publishing, USA).

USDA-ARS FORT KEOGH
Petersen, M.K., J.M. Muscha, J.T. Mulliniks, A.J. Roberts, and R.C. Waterman. A preliminary assessment of year long relative loose mineral intake and range cow productivity in Northern Great Plains. Proc. West. Sec. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 64:258-260. 2013.

EXTENSION PUBLICATIONS

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Sprinkle, J., G. Ruyle, C. Eppler, D. Cook, and M. Merrill-Davies. 2012. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for Ranchers. Western Beef Resource Committee Cattle Producer's Handbook, 3rd Edition, # 574. 8 pp.

Sprinkle, J., G. Ruyle, C. Eppler, D. Cook, and M. Merrill-Davies. 2012. Writing your own alternative using NEPA for ranchers. Western Beef Resource Committee Cattle Producer's Handbook, 3rd Edition, # 575. 4 pp.

Sprinkle, J., J. Stratton, D. England, and M. Leonard. 2013. 12 Range Monitoring Reports summarized for data collected 2009-2012. 6,623 pages for the 12 reports.

Sprinkle, J., J. Stratton, D. England, and M. Leonard. 2012. 7 Range Monitoring Reports summarized for data collected 2009-2012. 3,499 pages for the 7 reports.

Sprinkle, J., J. Stratton, D. England, and M. Leonard. 2012. 13 Range Monitoring Reports summarized for data collected 2009-2010. 5,903 pages for the 13 reports.

Dal Molin, T., D. Tolleson, J. Sprinkle, M. Sprinkle, D. Schafer, and B. McMurry. 2012. Remote monitoring of individual animal mineral supplement intake by range cattle. Producer's Update and Research Highlights. Department of Animal Sciences, University of Arizona. Arizona Cattlemen's Association Summer Meeting, July, 2012, Prescott, AZ. 5 pp.

UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING
Islam, M.A. 2013. A Guide for Successful Forage Establishment. University of Wyoming Extension Bulletin B-1248, Ed. S.L. Miller, pp.1-8, August 2013. University of Wyoming, Laramie. Available at: http://www.wyomingextension.org/publications/Search_Details.asp?pubid=1834 (verified September 10, 2013)

Islam, M.A. 2013. Mixtures of grass-legume may benefit producers in Wyoming. Wyoming Livestock Roundup, the Weekly News Source for Wyomings Ranchers, Farmers, and Agribusiness Community, Vol. 25, No. 18, September 7, 2013.
Wehmeyer, B.A., Saha, M.C., and Islam, M.A. 2013. Forage and Biomass Potential and Their Genetics of Tall Fescue Genotypes. 2013 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 27-28. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2013-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified September 2, 2013).

Jolivet, M.T., Waldron, B.L., Stahl, P.D., and Islam, M.A. 2013. Forage Kochia May Have Potential for Both Forage and Reclamation. 2013 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 23-24. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2013-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified September 2, 2013).

Dhakal, D. and Islam, M.A. 2013. Benefits from GrassLegume Mixtures in Forage-Production Systems. 2013 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 25-26. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2013-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified September 2, 2013).

Islam, M.A. 2012. Birdsfoot Trefoil: A Bloat-free Forage Legume. Wyoming Livestock Roundup, the Weekly News Source for Wyomings Ranchers, Farmers, and Agribusiness Community, Vol. 24, No. 27, November 10, 2012.

Islam, M.A. 2012. Benefits from and Principles for Composing Grass-legume Mixture. Wyoming Livestock Roundup, the Weekly News Source for Wyomings Ranchers, Farmers, and Agribusiness Community, Vol. 24, No. 21, September 29, 2012.

Islam, M.A. 2012. Genetics, Variety Development, and Species Selection. Factsheet, Pasture Management Professional Development Workshop, University of Idaho Nancy M. Cummings Research, Extension, and Education Center, North of Salmon, Idaho, August 21-23, 2012.

Islam, M.A. 2012. Grass-Legume Mixture Has Multiple Advantages in Forage Production Systems. Wyoming Livestock Roundup, the Weekly News Source for Wyomings Ranchers, Farmers, and Agribusiness Community, Vol. 24, No. 13, August 4, 2012.

Islam, M.A., and Kimura, E. 2012. Forage Legumes Establishment through Seed Scarification and Companion Crop. 2012 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 31-32. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2012-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified November 14, 2012).

Wehmeyer, B.A., Saha, M.C., and Islam, M.A. 2012. Forage and Biofuel Potential of Tall Fescue Germplasms. 2012 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 33-34. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2012-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified November 14, 2012).

Jolivet, M.T., Waldron, B.L., Stahl, P.D., and Islam, M.A. 2012. Forage Kochia on Wyoming Rangelands. 2012 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 35-36. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2012-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified November 14, 2012).

Islam, M.A., Krall, J.M., Cecil, W.K., Nachtman, J.J., and Baumgartner, R.E. 2012. Assessment of Fenugreek for Adaptation to Southeast Wyoming. 2012 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 57-58. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2012-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified November 14, 2012).

Dhakal, D., and Islam, M.A. 2012. GrassLegume Mixtures to Minimize Nitrogen Need and Improve Soil Properties. 2012 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 59-60. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2012-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified November 14, 2012).

Islam, M.A., and Kniss, A.R. 2012. Tolerance of Tall Fescue to Aminocyclopyrachlor at Two Application Timings and Two Sowing Dates. 2012 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 61-62. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2012-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified November 14, 2012).

Islam, M.A., Saha, M.C., Baumgartner, R.E., Nachtman, J.J., and Cecil, W.K. 2012. Forage and Grain Yield Potential of Small Grains in the Great Plains of Wyoming. 2012 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 63-64. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2012-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified November 14, 2012).

Islam, M.A., Cecil, W.K., and Baumgartner, R.E. 2012. Sustaining Legumes in Grasslands to Reduce Nitrogen Fertilization: A Multi-Regional Assessment. 2012 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 65-66. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2012-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified November 14, 2012).

Islam, M.A., Saha, M.C., Cecil, W.K., and Baumgartner, R.E. 2012. Cool-Season Grass Response to Irrigation, Drought, and Planting Time. 2012 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 67-68. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2012-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified November 14, 2012).

Islam, M.A., Cecil, W.K., Krall, J.M., Nachtman, J.J., and Baumgartner, R.E. 2012. Turf Grass Variety Trials. 2012 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 71-72. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2012-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified November 14, 2012).

Islam, M.A., Violett, R., and Killen, M.J. 2012. Forage Yield and Seed Yield Potential of Novel Tall Fescue Under Irrigated Conditions in the Bighorn Basin of Wyoming. 2012 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 139-140. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2012-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified November 14, 2012).

Carter, C., Garcia y Garcia, A., Islam, M.A. 2012. Effect of Water Stress on Alfalfa Establishment. 2012 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 141-142. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2012-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified November 14, 2012).

Islam, M.A., and Killen, M.J. 2012. Effect of Phosphorus on Established and Newly Established Sainfoin. 2012 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 171-172. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2012-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified November 14, 2012).

Carter, C., Garcia y Garcia, A., Islam, M.A., and Hansen, K. 2012. Making the Switch: Surface vs. Sprinkler Irrigation. Whats Right for You? Factsheet, Wyoming Forage Field Day, Mile High Ranch, Riverton, June 28, 2012.

Islam, M.A. 2012. Interseeding and Reseeding in Hay and Pasture and No-till Pasture Renovation. Factsheet, Wyoming Forage Field Day, Mile High Ranch, Riverton, June 28, 2012.

Islam, M.A. 2012. Successful Forage Establishment: Some Key Factors to Consider. Factsheet, Wyoming Forage Field Day, Mile High Ranch, Riverton, June 28, 2012.

Islam, M.A. 2012. Calibration of Planter. Wyoming Livestock Roundup, the Weekly News Source for Wyomings Ranchers, Farmers, and Agribusiness Community, Vol. 24, No. 23, June 9, 2012.

Islam, M.A. 2012. Harvest and Storage Affect Forage Quality. Wyoming Livestock Roundup, the Weekly News Source for Wyomings Ranchers, Farmers, and Agribusiness Community, Vol. 24, No. 16, April 21, 2012.

Islam, M.A. 2012. Companion Crop and Seed Scarification Enhance Forage Legumes Establishment. Wyoming Livestock Roundup, the Weekly News Source for Wyomings Ranchers, Farmers, and Agribusiness Community, Vol. 24, No. 8, February 25, 2012.

POPULAR PRESS ARTICLES

UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING
Islam, M.A., Obour, A., Nachtman, J., and Baumgartner, R. 2013. Scientists study turfgrass performance under supplemental irrigation and rain-fed conditions. Reflections, pp. 19-22. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/publications/reflections/reflections-2013-web.pdf (verified 1 September, 2013).

Dhakal, D. and Islam, M.A. 2013. Legume grass mixtures reduce nitrogen requirements and production costs. Reflections, pp. 30-33. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/publications/reflections/reflections-2013-web.pdf (verified 1 September, 2013).

Islam, M.A. 2013. Research gleans best turf grass options for Central Great Plains. Barnyards & Backyards Profitable & Sustainable Agricultural Systems (PSAS) Newspapers Insert (an insert to twenty-four Wyoming newspapers; 144,000 copies of this insert were distributed across the state), March 2013.

Islam, M.A. 2013. Cool-season tall fescue has potential for forage and seed yield production. Barnyards & Backyards Profitable & Sustainable Agricultural Systems (PSAS) Newspapers Insert (an insert to twenty-four Wyoming newspapers; 144,000 copies of this insert were distributed across the state), March 2013, p. 9.

Islam, M.A. 2012. Select small grains could provide forage, grain combo in Wyoming. Barnyards & Backyards Profitable & Sustainable Agricultural Systems (PSAS) Newspapers Insert (an insert to twenty-four Wyoming newspapers; 144,000 copies of this insert were distributed across the state), November 2012.

Islam, M.A. 2012. How to resolve autotoxicity issues in alfalfa stands. Barnyards & Backyards Profitable & Sustainable Agricultural Systems (PSAS) Newspapers Insert (an insert to twenty-four Wyoming newspapers; 144,000 copies of this insert were distributed across the state), July 2012.

Islam, M.A. and Killen, M. 2012. Sainfoin: A potential forage legume in the West. Barnyards & Backyards Profitable & Sustainable Agricultural Systems (PSAS) Newspapers Insert (an insert to twenty-four Wyoming newspapers; 144,000 copies of this insert were distributed across the state), March 2012.

Islam, M.A. and Violett, R.D. 2012. Study yields seed production potential for different tall fescue lines in Big Horn Basin. Barnyards & Backyards Profitable & Sustainable Agricultural Systems (PSAS) Newspapers Insert (an insert to twenty-four Wyoming newspapers; 144,000 copies of this insert were distributed across the state), March 2012.

Islam, M.A. Baumgartner, R.E., and Nachtman, J.J. 2012. UW researchers study forage, grain yield potential of wheat, rye, triticale. Reflections, pp. 33-35. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/publications/reflections/2012/reflections-2012-web.pdf (verified 12 November, 2012).

ABSTRACTS

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY
Eun, J.-S., M. S. Holt, A. J. Young, and D. R. ZoBell. 2013. Nutritional strategies to optimize feeding brown midrib corn silage to dairy and beef cattle. J. Dairy Sci. 96 (E-Suppl. 1):165. (Abstr.)

Creech, J. E., J. M. Vera, C. T. Noviandi, J.-S. Eun, A. J. Young, and D. R. ZoBell. 2013. Effects of feeding teff hay-based diets on growth performance and ruminal fermentation profiles of growing beef steers and dairy heifers. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 91 (E-Suppl. 2):260. (Abstr.)

Noviandi, C. T., K. Neal, J.-S. Eun, D. R. ZoBell, M. D. Peel, and B. L. Waldron. 2013. Assessment of in vitro fermentation characteristics of grass-legume mixed pasture forages with their different composition ratios using continuous cultures. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 91 (E-Suppl. 2):259. (Abstr.)

Sieg, J. M., J.-S. Eun, D. R. ZoBell, and B. R. Min. 2012. Assessment of chestnut tannin extract supplementation on animal performance and ruminal fermentation profiles in feedlot finishing diets. J. Anim. Sci. 90 (Suppl. 3):150. (Abstr.)

Vera, J. M., T. Z. Davis, D. N. Miller, K. E. Panter, D. R. ZoBell, and J.-S. Eun. 2012. Ruminal metabolism in continuous culture fermentation when administrating high concentration of inorganic selenium in mixed cultures of ruminal microorganisms. J. Anim. Sci. 90 (Suppl. 3):618. (Abstr.)

Noviandi, C. T., M. N. McDonald, D. R. ZoBell, J.-S. Eun, M. D. Peel, and B. L. Waldron. 2012. Effects of energy supplementation for pasture forages on in vitro ruminal fermentation in continuous cultures. J. Dairy Sci. 95 (Suppl. 2):45. (Abstr.)

UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING
Islam, M.A., Saha, M.C., and Wehmeyer, B.A. 2013. Drought stress affects agronomic performance of tall fescue genotypes. Proceedings of the ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meetings November 3-6 2013. Tampa, FL (American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America).

Dhakal, D. and Islam, M.A. 2013. Grass-legume mixtures to mitigate nitrogen need and improve soil properties in the Great Plains of Wyoming. Proceedings of the ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meetings November 3-6 2013. Tampa, FL (American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America).

Carter, C., Garcia y Garcia, A., Islam, M.A., and Hansen, K. 2013. Effect of deficit irrigation on water use and water use efficiency of alfalfa. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) Annual Meetings July 21-24 2013. Kansas city, MO.

Islam, M.A., Krall, J.M., Nachtman, J.J., Baumgartner, R.E., Bandara, M., and Acharya, S.N. 2013. Fenugreek may have potential for multipurpose use. Proceedings of the Western Society of Crop Science Annual Meetings June 11-12 2013. Pendleton, OR (Western Society of Crop Science).

Islam, M.A. and Wehmeyer, B.A. 2013. Biofuel and forage potential of cool-season grass genotypes. Proceedings of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science-US Alumni Association 3rd Multidisciplinary Science Forum International Annual Meetings 1 February 2013. Chapman University, Orange, CA (Japan Society for the Promotion of Science).

Islam, M.A., and Violett, R. 2012. Effect of Nitrogen and Clipping on Forage and Seed Yield of Tall Fescue. Proceedings of the ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meetings October 21-24 2012. Cincinnati, OH (American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America).

Kimura, E. Krall, J.M., Hess, B.W., and Islam, M.A. 2012. Establishing Forage Legumes with Companion Crop. Proceedings of the W-SCS Annual Meetings July 11-13 2012. Washington State University, Pullman, WA (Western Society of Crop Science).

USDA-ARS FORT KEOGH
Waterman, R.C., J.S. Caton, and C.A. Loëst. 2013. How well does the current metabolizable protein system account for protein supply and demand of beef females within extensive western grazing systems. J. Anim. Sci. 91(E Suppl. 2):440. Abstract #438.

Petersen, M.K., C. Mueller, J. T. Mulliniks, A.J. Roberts, and T. Del Curto. 2013. Potential limitations of NRC in predicting energetic requirements of beef females within western U.S. grazing systems. J. Anim. Sci. 91(E Suppl. 2):440. Abstract #439

Handbooks

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Sprinkle, J., C. Eppler, G. Ruyle, and D. Cook. 2012. NEPA for Ranchers. Peer reviewed and sponsored by American Sheep Industry, Arizona Cattlemens Association, Gila County Cattle Growers, National Cattlemens Beef Association, Public Lands Council, and Tonto Natural Resource Conservation District. 30 pp.

Thesis/Dissertation

NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY
Jose D. Caballero MS completed December 2013. Thesis title: Effect of Zuprevo as mass medication of receiving cattle on feedlot performance and health

Travis Mulliniks, PhD completed December 2012. Dissertation title: Nutritional and metabolic factors influencing reproductive efficiency of grazing beef cattle

Nigel Miller MS completed October 2012. Thesis title: Utilization of dried distillers grains to manage rate of body weight gain during heifer development and the use of a novel rumen-protected arginine to alter plasma levels of arginine

Melanie Beckman MS completed December 2012. Thesis title: Use of lipid extracted algae in ruminant diets

Christopher Shelley MS completed December 2013. Thesis title: Use of cobalt to enhance fiber digestion and alleviate stress in newly weaned cattle