01/07/2016

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09/30/2016

Refereed Journals

Utah State University

• Smith, R.C., B.L. Waldron, J.E. Creech, R.A. Zobell, D.R. ZoBell. Forage kochia and Russian wildrye potential for rehabilitating Gardner’s saltbush ecosystems degraded by halogeton. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 69: 390-398. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2016.06.001.


• Holt, M.S., S.-Y. Yang, J.E. Creech, J.-S. Eun, and A.J. Young. 2016. In situ ruminal degradation kinetics of corn silage hybrids harvested prior to or at maturity in dry and lactating dairy cows. Journal of Plant and Animal Sciences. 26:46-53.

South Dakota State University

• Olson, K.C., C. Schauer, C. Engel, J.J. Kincheloe, J.R. Brennan, and B.L. Hauptman. 2016. Effect of grazing prairie dog colonized rangeland on cattle nutrition and performance: A progress report. Rangelands 38(1):29-33. doi: 10.1016/j.rala.2015.12.003.


• Johnson, P.S., K.C. Olson, R.N. Gates, H.H. Patterson, M. Hubert, D. Landblom, J.J. Kincheloe, H.A. Richter, and A.V. Grove. 2015. Early weaning reduces rangeland herbage disappearance. Crop, Forage & Turfgrass Manage. 1(1) DOI:10.2134/cftm2014.0090.

University of Missouri

• Geppert, T. C., A. M. Meyer, G. A. Perry, and P. J. Gunn. Effects of excess dietary metabolizable protein from corn gluten meal or soybean meal on ovarian function and circulating amino acid concentrations of beef cows consuming low quality forage (Accepted; Animal, August 2016)


• Geppert, T. C., A. M. Meyer, G. A. Perry, and P. J. Gunn. Effects of supplementing excess amounts of metabolizable protein from a moderately abundant rumen undegradable source on ovarian function and circulating amino acid concentrations of beef cows consuming low quality forage (Accepted; Animal, August 2016)


• Meyer, A. M. and J. S. Caton. 2016. The role of the small intestine in developmental programming: Impact of maternal nutrition on the dam and offspring. Adv. Nutr. 7:169-178. (Invited review based on 2015 Experimental Biology symposium presentation)


• Keomanivong, F. E., C. O. Lemley, L. E. Camacho, R. Yunusova, P. P. Borowicz, J. S. Caton, A. M. Meyer, K. A. Vonnahme, and K. C. Swanson. 2016. Influence of nutrient restriction and melatonin supplementation of pregnant ewes on maternal and fetal pancreatic digestive enzymes and insulin-containing clusters. Animal. 10:440-448.

USDA-ARS Fort Keogh, Miles City, MT

• Waterman, R. C., T. W. Geary, M. K. Petersen, and M. D. MacNeil. Effects of reduced in utero and post-weaning nutrition on milk yield and composition in primiparous beef cows. Animal. Doi:10.1017/S1751731116001257. 2016.


• Roberts, A.J., Petersen, M.K., Funston, R.N. 2015. BEEF SPECIES SYMPOSIUM: Can we build the cowherd by increasing longevity of females? Journal of Animal Science 93:4235-4243.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

• Lewis, R. M., N. Vargas Jurado, H. C. Hamilton, and J. D. Volesky. 2016. Are plant waxes reliable dietary markers for cattle grazing western rangelands? J. Anim. Sci. (doi: 10.2527/jas2016-0636).

University of Wyoming

• Adjesiwor, A.T. and Islam, M.A. 2016. Rising nitrogen fertilizer prices and projected increase in maize ethanol production: the future of forage production and the potential of legumes in forage production systems. Grassland Science (in press).


• Tracy, B.F., Albrecht, K., Flores, J., Hall, M., Islam, M.A., Jones G., Lamp, W., MacAdam, J.W., Skinner, H., Teutsch, C. 2016. Evaluation of alfalfa-tall fescue mixtures across multiple environments. Crop Science 56:2026-2034. doi: 10.2135/cropsci2015.09.0553.


• Sintim, H.Y., Adjesiwor, A.T., Zheljazkov, V.D., Islam, M.A., and Obour, A.K. 2016. Nitrogen application in sainfoin under rain-fed conditions in Wyoming: Productivity and cost implications. Agronomy Journal 108:294–300. doi: 10.2134/agronj2015.0317.

University of Tennessee

• Goodman, L. E., A. F. Cibils, R. L. Wesley, J. T. Mulliniks, M. K. Petersen, E. J. Scholljegerdes, and S. H. Cox. Temperament affects rangeland use patterns and reproductive performance of beef cows. Rangelands (In press).


• Mulliniks, J. T., E. R. Cope, Z. D. McFarlane, J. D. Hobbs, and R. C. Waterman. Drivers of grazing livestock efficiency: how physiology, metabolism, experience and adaptability influence productivity? Invited Review. Journal of Animal Science (In press).


• Mulliniks, J. T., J. E. Sawyer, R. C. Waterman, and M. K. Petersen. Delaying Postpartum Supplementation in Cows Consuming Low-Quality Forage Does Not Alter Cow and Calf Productivity. Agricultural Sciences.  7:642-649.


• Nave, R.L.G., R. P. Barbero, C. N. Boyer, M. D. Corbin, and J. T. Mulliniks. Poultry litter as a sustainable fertilizer for stockpiled tall fescue during winter grazing in middle Tennessee. Crop, Forage & Turfgrass Management (In press).  


• Petersen, M. K., J. M. Muscha, J. T. Mulliniks, and A. J. Roberts. Water temperature impacts water consumption by range cattle in winter. Journal of Animal Science (In press).


• Sawalhah, M. N., A. F. Cibils, H. Cao, D. M. VanLeeween, J. L. Holechek, C. M. Black-Rubio, R. L. Wesley, R. E. Endecott, J. T. Mulliniks, and M. K. Petersen. Forage and weather influence day- vs. nighttime cow behavior and calf weaning weights on rangeland.  Rangeland Ecology & Management.  69:134-143.


• Keyser, P. D., E. D. Holcumb, C. M. Lituma, J. C. Waller, G. E. Bates, C. N. Boyer, and J. T. Mulliniks. 2016. Forage attributes and animal performance from native grass inter-seeded with red clover. Agronomy Journal 108:373-383.


• Barbero, R. P., E. B. Malheiros, T. L. R. Araujo, T. T. Berchielli, A. C. Ruggieri, R. L. G. Nave, J. T. Mulliniks, and R. A. Reis. Influence of herbage allowance and supplementation levels on growing steers grazing Marandu palisadegrass pastures. Animal Feed Science and Technology 209:110-118.

North Dakota State University

• Caton, J. S., and Bret Olson. 2016. Energetics of grazing cattle: Impacts of activity and climate. doi: 10.2527/jas.2016-0566; Date posted: May 26, 2016.

New Mexico State University

• Scholljegerdes, E. J., and A. F. Summers. 2016. How do we identify energetically efficient grazing animals? J. Anim. Sci. 94 (Suppl 2): In press.


• Van Emon, M. L., A. F. Schultz, P. J. Gunn, M. K. Neary, R. P. Lemenager, E. J. Scholljegerdes, and S. L. Lake. 2016. Effects of added dietary protein and fat on subcutaneous adipose tissue and longissimus muscle fatty acid profiles of finishing lambs when fed differing levels of dried distillers grains with solubles. Sheep and Goat Res. 29: (In Press).


• Goodman L., A. Cibils, R. Wesley, T. Mulliniks, M. Petersen, E. Scholljegerdes, and S. Cox. 2016. Temperament affects rangeland use patterns and reproductive performance of beef cows. Rangelands 38:(In Press).


• Stewart, W. C., T. R. Whitney, E. J. Scholljegerdes, R. P. Adams, H. D. Naumann, N. M Cherry, K. D. Welch, and D. R. Gardner. 2015. Effects of Juniperus species and stage of maturity on nutritional, in vitro digestibility, and plant secondary compound characteristics J. Anim. Sci. 93:4034-4047.

Oregon State University

• Bohnert, D. W., and M. B. Stephenson.   Supplementation and sustainable grazing systems.  J. Anim. Sci.  (In Press).


• Marques, R. S., R. F. Cooke, M. C. Rodrigues, P. Moriel, and D. W. Bohnert.   Impacts of cow body condition score during gestation on weaning performance of the offspring.  Livest. Sci. 191:174-178.


• Marques, R. S., R. F. Cooke, M. C. Rodrigues, B. I. Cappellozza, R. R. Mills, C. K. Larson, P. Moriel, and D. W. Bohnert.   Effects of organic or inorganic cobalt, copper, manganese, and zinc supplementation to late-gestating beef cows on productive and physiological responses of the offspring.  J. Anim. Sci.  94:1215-1226.


• Cappellozza, B. I., R. F. Cooke, M. M. Reis, R. S. Marques, T. A. Guarnieri Filho, G. A. Perry, D. B. Jump. K A. Lytle, and D. W. Bohnert.   Effects of protein supplementation frequency on physiological responses associated with reproduction in beef cows.  J. Anim. Sci.  93:386-394.


• Riggs, R. A., R. E. Keane, M. Cimon, R. Cook, L. Holsinger, J. Cook, T. DelCurto, L. S. Baggett, D. Justice, D. Powell, M. Vavra, B. Naylor. 2015. Biomass and fire dynamics in a temperate forest-grassland mosaic: Integrating multi-species herbivory, climate, and fire with the FireBGGv2/GrazeBGC system. Ecological Modelling. 296:57-78.


• Roever, C. L., T. DelCurto*, M. Rowland, M. Vavra and M. Wisdom. 2015. Cattle grazing in semiarid forestlands: Habitat selection during periods of drought. Journal of Animal Science. 93(6): 3212-3225.

Proceedings

South Dakota State University

• Olson, K.C. 2015. Cow supplementation: Getting the best bang for your buck. p. 163-175. In: Proc., Range Beef Cow Symposium XXIV. Loveland, CO.


• Kincheloe, J.J., K.C. Olson, A.D. Blair, K.R. Underwood, M. Gonda, A.A. Harty, and R.N. Funston. 2015. Impact of maternal protein restriction in first calf heifers during mid- to late-gestation on dam and suckling calf performance through weaning. Proc. West. Sec. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 66:231-234.

University of Missouri

• Gatson, G. A., B. L. Vander Ley, W. D. Busby, P. J. Gunn, and A. M. Meyer. 2016. Effects of dry and wet conditions during the pre-weaning phase on subsequent feedlot performance and carcass composition of beef cattle. Proc. West. Sec. Amer. Soc. Anim. 67:157-161.

USDA-ARS Fort Keogh, Miles City, MT

• Petersen, M.K., J.M. Muscha, and A.J. Roberts. 2016 Winter grazing or confinement feeding heifer development strategies differ in energetic as measured by 24-hour heart rate and activity. Proceedings, Western Section, American Society of Animal Science. 67:162-165.


• T. Mulliniks, E. R. Cope, Z. D. McFarlane, J. D. Hobbs, and R. C. Waterman. 2016. Drivers of grazing livestock efficiency: how physiology, metabolism, experience and adaptability influence productivity. Journal of Animal Science doi: 10.2527/jas.2016-0711.

University of Wyoming

• Islam, M.A. and Aryal, P. 2016. Planting Time and Grass Mixtures Affect Forage Kochia Establishment. Proceedings of the International Range Congress, July 3‐4, 2016, Saskatchewan, Canada.


• Adjesiwor, A.T. and Islam, M.A. 2015. Grass, legumes, and grass-legume mixtures: Yield, nutritive value, and soil water use. Proceedings of the Western Alfalfa and Forage Symposium, December 3‐4, 2015, Reno, NV. UC Cooperative Extension, Plant Sciences Department, University of California, Davis, CA


• Islam, M.A. 2015. Tall Fescue: Forage and Seed Production Economics. Proceedings of the 23rd International Grassland Congress, November 20-24, 2015, New Delhi, India. Ed. A.K. Roy. IGC 2015, New Delhi, India.


• Islam, M.A., Nachtman, J., Obour, A.K., and Edwards, J. 2015. Agronomic Performance of High Value Crops in High Tunnel in Wyoming, USA. Proceedings of the International Conference on Agronomy and Horticulture, August 25-27, 2015, Shanghai, China. ICAH 2015, Shanghai, China.

North Dakota State University

• Chilcoat, K. E., M. S. Crouse, B. W. Neville, and J. S. Caton. 2016. Effects of grazing intensity and advancing season on chemical composition and in vitro organic matter disappearance in steers grazing mixed-grass prairie. Proc. West. Sec. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 67:56-59.

University of Idaho

• Sprinkle, J. E., J. B. Taylor, P. E. Clark, M. C. Roberts-Lew, and J. B. Hall. 2016. Grazing behavior and production characteristics among cows differing in residual feed intake while grazing late season Idaho rangeland. Proc. West. Sec. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 67: 1-5.

New Mexico State University

• Alford, J. B., J. G. Castro, E. R. Oosthuysen, S. L. Rosasco, R. D. Richins, E. J. Scholljegerdes, D. M. Hallford and C. A. Löest. 2016. Effects of capsaicin source on blood capsaicin, glucose and insulin concentrations, rumen fermentation and nitrogen balance of sheep. Proc. West. Sec. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 67: 171-175.


• Castro, J. G., J. B. Alford, K. E. Quinn, F. A. Lopez, S. L. Pillmore, E. J. Scholljegerdes, and C. A. Löest. 2016. Bioavailability of supplemental ruminally-protected leucine in sheep. Proc. West. Sec. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 67: 101-105.


• McCarthy, K. L., E. J. Scholljegerdes, J. A. Gould, and W. T. Nichols. 2016. Effects of administering ralcgor to holstein calves during the hutch period on growth performance. Proc. West. Sec. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 67: 198-199.


• Oosthuysen, E. R., M. E. Hubbert, K. L. Samuelson, E. J. Scholljegerdes, G. C. Duff, and C. A. Löest. 2016. Health evaluation of immune-stimulated and hay-supplemented feedlot receiving calves as assessed by blood gas analysis. Proc. West. Sec. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 67: 83-87.


• Owensby, L. R., C. B. Gardner, R. C. Dunlap, C. A. Löest, S. L. Ivey, S. H. Cox, A. F. Summers, and E. J. Scholljegerdes. 2016. Effects of rumen protected arginine supplemetnation to cows during early or late gestation on progeny glucse tolerance. Proc. West. Sec. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 67: 194-197.


• Rath, L. L., K. L. Samuelson, A. L. Salazar, F. A. Lopez, E. J. Scholljegerdes and C. A. Löest. 2016. Mammalian hormones associated with stress impact microbial fermentation of rumen fluid in vitro. Proc. West. Sec. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 67: 190-193.

Oregon State University

• Bohnert, D. W., M. C. Rodrigues, M. C. Vieira, K. C. Swanson, S. J. Falck, and R. F. Cooke.   Influence of supplement type and monensin addition on utilization of low-quality, cool-season forage by beef cattle.  Proc. West. Sec. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci.  67: 20-23.


• Schubach, K. M., R. F. Cooke, A. P. Brandao, K. Lippolis, R. Marques, M. T. Hinchliff, and D. W. Bohnert.    Impacts of Stocking Density on Growth and Puberty Attainment of Replacement Beef Heifers.  Proc. West. Sec. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci.  67: 34-37.


• Marques, R., R. F. Cooke, M. C. Rodrigues, B. I. Cappellozza, R. R. Mills, C. K. Larson, P. Moriel, and D. W. Bohnert.   Effects of organic or inorganic Co, Cu, Mn, and Zn supplementation to late-gestating beef cows on productive and physiological responses of the offspring.  Proc. West. Sec. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci.  67:225-229.

Abstracts

Utah State University

• Peel, M.D., J.E. Creech, and B.L. Waldron. 2015. Forage Nutritive Value of Cool Season Grasses in Binary Mixtures with Alfalfa, Birdsfoot Trefoil, and Cicer Milkvetch. ASA/CSSA/SSSA 2015 International Annual Meetings. 307-1. Minneapolis, MN.


• Waldron, B.L., J.E. Creech, M.D. Peel, and D. Snyder. 2015. Tall fescue mixtures with Birdsfoot trefoil or alfalfa improve forage production, beef steer gains, and economic returns. ASA/CSSA/SSSA 2015 International Annual Meetings. 307-2. Minneapolis, MN.


• Rigby, C., B. Jensen, and J.E. Creech. 2015. A comparative evaluation of cool-season rangeland grasses for establishment, yield, and forage quality. West. Soc. of Crop Sci. Abstract id# 91840. Logan, UT.


• Smith, R., B.L. Waldron, and J.E. Creech. 2015. Potential of forage kochia and other plant materials in reclamation of Gardner saltbush ecosystems invaded by halogeton. Soc. of Crop Sci. Abstract id# 91842. Logan, UT.

South Dakota State University

• Olson, K.C., and H. Carroll. 2015. Extension programming in South Dakota to improve livestock handling. J. Anim. Sci. Supp. (Western Section ASAS abstract).


• Olson, K.C., J.J. Kincheloe, J.R. Brennan, and B. Hauptman. 2015. Effect of grazing on rangeland with prairie dog colonies on cattle nutrition and performance. In: Symposium: Native American Forum, Renewal on the Standing Rock Reservation: Knowledge and Opportunities. Soc. Range Manage. Ann. Meeting Abstr. 68:327.


• Schauer, C.S., C. Clark, and K.C. Olson. 2015. Beef cattle management on prairie dog colonies. In: Symposium: Native American Forum, Renewal on the Standing Rock Reservation: Knowledge and Opportunities. Soc. Range Manage. Ann. Meeting Abstr. 68:329.

University of Missouri

• Caton, J. S., J. L. Peine, L. P. Reynolds, and A. M. Meyer. 2016. Ruminal protected arginine supplementation in cattle and sheep. Submitted to the Annual Meeting of the European Federation of Animal Science in Belfast, UK. September 2016.


• Meyer, A. M., B. L. Vander Ley, G. A. Gatson, W. D. Busby, and P. J. Gunn. 2016. Dry and wet conditions during the prepartum forage growing season affect offspring feedlot performance and carcass composition in beef cattle. Presented at the Joint Annual Meeting of ASAS-ADSA in Salt Lake City, UT. July 2016.


• Larson, J. M., B. L. Vander Ley, and A. M. Meyer. 2016. Relationships of calf vigor at birth with calf size and circulating metabolites in fall-born beef calves. Presented at the Joint Annual Meeting of ASAS-ADSA in Salt Lake City, UT. July 2016.


• Bolen, S. M., B. L. Vander Ley, K. N Niederecker, and A. M. Meyer. 2016. Locomotor activity changes in the final 72 hours prepartum in multiparous beef cows. Presented at the Joint Annual Meeting of ASAS-ADSA in Salt Lake City, UT. July 2016.


• Meyer, A. M., S. M. Bolen, and J. M. Larson. 2016. Relationships of beef calf birth weight and body size measures. Presented at the Joint Annual Meeting of ASAS-ADSA in Salt Lake City, UT. July 2016.


• Jia, G. Q., J. S. Caton, K. A. Vonnahme, C. O. Lemley, P. P. Borowicz, A. M. Meyer, and L. P. Reynolds. 2016. Effects of maternal nutrient restriction and melatonin supplementation on vascularity in ovine maternal and fetal jejunum. Presented at the Joint Annual Meeting of ASAS-ADSA in Salt Lake City, UT. July 2016.


• Larson, J. M., B. L. Vander Ley, K. N. Niederecker, M. C. Heller, and A. M. Meyer. 2016. Changes in neonatal beef calf blood chemistry during the first 72 hours of life. Presented at World Buiatrics Congress in Dublin, Ireland. July 2016.


• Larson, J. M., K. N. Niederecker, and A. M. Meyer. 2016. Changes in late gestation beef cow circulating metabolite and metabolic hormone concentrations due to feeding stockpiled tall fescue versus tall fescue hay. Presented at the Midwestern Section ADSA-ASAS Meetings in Des Moines, IA. March 2016.


• Larson, J. M., B. L. Vander Ley, S. M. Bolen, N. B. Duncan, and A. M. Meyer. 2016. Does sampling time matter? Relationships of circulating metabolites at various neonatal sampling times in beef calves. Presented at the Midwestern Section ADSA-ASAS Meetings in Des Moines, IA. March 2016.


• Pearl, K. A., J. M. Larson, and A. M. Meyer. 2016. Circulating blood urea nitrogen and glucose concentrations of neonatal beef calves during the first 72 hours. Presented at the Midwestern Section ADSA-ASAS Meetings in Des Moines, IA. March 2016.


• Callahan, Z. D., K. N. Niederecker, J. M. Larson, B. R. Wiegand, and A. M. Meyer. 2016. Effects of late gestational cow tall fescue forage system on steer offspring carcass characteristics. Presented at the Midwestern Section ADSA-ASAS Meetings in Des Moines, IA. March 2016.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

• Vargas Jurado, N., K. M. Eskridge, S. D. Kachman, and R. M. Lewis. 2016. Estimating botanical mixtures using plant-wax markers and a Bayesian hierarchical model. In: Conf. Appl. Statistics Agric., Manhattan, KS. (Abstr.).


• Vargas Jurado, N., K. M. Eskridge, and R. M. Lewis. 2016. A Bayesian approach to unmixed diet composition. J. Anim. Sci. 94(E-Suppl. 5):292 (Abstr.).

University of Wyoming

• Nilahyane, A., Islam, M.A., Garcia y Garcia, A., and Mesbah, A.O. 2016. Corn for silage response to water in a semi-arid environment. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) Annual Meetings July 17-20, 2016. Orlando, FL.


• Dhakal, D. and Islam, M.A. 2015. Grass-Legume Mixtures for Improved Yield, Quality, Persistence, and Economic Return. Proceedings of the ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meetings November 15-18 2015. Minneapolis, MN (American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America).


• Nilahyane, A., Islam, M.A., Garcia y Garcia, A., and Mesbah, A.O. 2015. Effect of Irrigation and Nitrogen Rates on Yield and Quality of Corn for Silage. Proceedings of the ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meetings November 15-18 2015. Minneapolis, MN (American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America).


• Nilahyane, A., Islam, M.A., Garcia y Garcia, A., Sylvester, A., and Herbert, S. 2015. Growth and physiological responses of maize to water stress. Proceedings of the ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meetings November 15-18 2015. Minneapolis, MN (American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America).


• Ellison, M. J., G. Conant, W. R. Lamberson, T. M. Taxis, E. A. Van Kirk, D. C. Rule, H. C. Cunningham, K. J. Austin, and K. M. Cammack. 2016. The effect of residual feed intake on rumen microbial profiles in growing ewe lambs. Plant and Animal Genome Meeting XXIV. San Diego, California. January 9-13, 2016.


• Abrams, A. N., K. J. Austin, M. J. Ellison, H. C. Cunningham, G. Conant, W. R. Lamberson, T. Taxis, and K. M. Cammack. 2016. Effect of high sulfate water on rumen microbial populations in lambs. Plant and Animal Genome Meeting XXIV. San Diego, California. January 9-13, 2016.


• Powell, S., A. N. Abrams, K. J. Austin, M. J Ellison, H. C. Cunningham, G. Conant, W. R. Lamberson, T. M. Taxis, E. A. Van Kirk, D. C. Rule, and K. M. Cammack. 2016. High sulfate water affects volatile fatty acid profiles in lambs. Plant and Animal Genome Meeting XXIV. San Diego, California. January 9-13, 2016.


• Ellison, M. J., G. Conant, W. R. Lamberson, T. M. Taxis, H. C. Cunningham, K. J. Austin, and K. M. Cammack. 2015. Associations of rumen microbial profiles with feed efficiency status in ewe lambs. High Plains Nutrition and Management Roundtable, Lingle, Wyoming. September 10, 2015.


• Abrams, A. N., K. J. Austin, M. J. Ellison, H. C. Cunningham, G. Conant, W. R. Lamberson, T. Taxis, and K. M. Cammack. 2015. High sulfate water affects rumen microbial populations in lambs. High Plains Nutrition and Management Roundtable, Lingle, Wyoming. September 10, 2015.

University of Tennessee

• Cope, E. R., B. H. Voy, B. K. Whitlock, J. D. Hobbs, Z. D. McFarlane, S. Das, and J. T. Mulliniks. 2016. Effect of exogenous β-hydroxybutyrate in the lateral ventricle on circulating serum metabolites and luteinizing hormone in castrated lambs. American Society of Animal Science Annual Meeting. Salt Lake City, UT.


• Cope, E. R., B. H. Voy, B. K. Whitlock, M. Staton, T. Lane, S. Das, S. R. Edwards, J. Davitt, and J. T. Mulliniks. 2016. Characterizing the sheep pituitary and hypothalamus transcriptome. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. San Diego, CA.


• Hobbs, J. D., E. R. Cope, S. E. Edwards, Z. D. McFarlane, and J. T. Mulliniks. 2016. Beta-hydroxybutyrate concentration influences conception date in young beef cows in Tennessee. American Society of Animal Science Annual Meeting. Salt Lake City, UT.


• McFarlane, Z. D., J.D. Hobbs, E.R. Cope, R. L. G. Nave, and J. T. Mulliniks. 2016. Developing heifers on stockpiled, dormant native forages delays gain without altering reproductive performance. American Society of Animal Science Annual Meeting. Salt Lake City, UT.


• Edwards, S. R., J. D. Rhinehart, R. L. G. Nave, and J. T. Mulliniks. 2015. Impact of milk production level on cow-calf productivity in Tennessee. Southern Section, American Society of Animal Science. Atlanta, GA.


• Edwards, S. R., R. L. G. Nave, J. D. Rhinehart, and J. T. Mulliniks. 2015. Developing heifers on stockpiled, dormant native forages delays gain without altering reproductive performance. Southern Section, American Society of Animal Science. Atlanta, GA.


• Henry, G., C. Boyer, A. Griffith, J. Larson, A. Smith, J. T. Mulliniks. 2015. Risk and Returns for a Spring- and Fall-Calving Beef Herd Grazing Tall Fescue in Tennessee. Southern Agricultural Economics Association Annual Meeting. Atlanta, GA.


• Mulliniks, J. T., B. H. Voy, B. K. Whitlock, S. R. Edwards, and S. J. Howard. 2015. Elevated concentration of β-hydroxybutyrate suppresses luteinizing hormone release in male lambs. Experimental Biology Abstract. Boston, MA.


• Voy, B. H., J. T. Mulliniks, B. K. Whitlock, S. R. Edwards, S. J. Howard, S. Das. 2015. Influence of beta-hydroxybutyrate on gene expression of hypothalamus and pituitary tissues in castrated male lambs. Experimental Biology Abstract. Boston, MA.

North Dakota State University

• Chilcoat, K. E., B. W. Neville, M. S. Crouse, and J. S. Caton. 2016. Effects of grazing intensity and advancing season on performance and intake in steers supplemented with distillers dried grains with solubles grazing northern Great Plains rangelands. GLNC abstract


• Chilcoat, K. E., B. W. Neville, M. S. Crouse, and J. S. Caton. 2016. Effects of grazing intensity and advancing season on ruminal fermentation in steers supplemented with distillers dried grains with solubles grazing northern Great Plains rangelands. GLNC abstract.


• Neville, B. W., K. E. Chilcoat, M. S. Crouse, and J. S. Caton. 2016. Effects of grazing intensity and advancing season on in situ forage disappearance in steers supplemented with distillers dried grains with solubles grazing northern Great Plains rangelands. GLNC abstract

University of Idaho

• Hawkes, K. L., M. P. McClaran, J. Brugger, M. A. Crimmins, L. D. Howery , G. B. Ruyle, J. E. Sprinkle, and D. R. Tolleson. 2016. Using co-development to improve livestock management during drought on national forests. Society for Range Management.


• Sprinkle, J. 2016. Reading the Range: VGS facilitates collaborative range monitoring. Society for Range Management.

New Mexico State University

• Stewart, W. C., T. R. Whitney, E. J. Scholljegerdes, D. F. Waldron, J. W. Walker, and J. M. B. Musser. 2016. Effects of selection for high and low juniper-consuming goats on rumen fermentation characteristics. J. Anim. Sci. 94 (E-Suppl 2): In press (Abstr).

Oregon State University

• Marques, R., R. F. Cooke, K. M. Schubach, A. P. Brandao, M. C. Rodrigues, K. Lippolis, P. Moriel, and D. W. Bohnert.   Effects of rumen-protected PUFA supplementation to late-gestating beef cows on performance and physiological responses of the offspring.  J. Anim. Sci.  94 (E-Suppl. 5): 106.


• Lippolis, K., R. F. Cooke, L. G. T. da Silva, K. M. Schubach, A. P. Brandao, R. Marques, C. K. Larson, T. DelCurto, and D. W. Bohnert.   Effects of organic or inorganic Co, Cu, Mn, and Zn supplementation to weaned calves during preconditioning on their productive and health responses.  J. Anim. Sci.  94 (E-Suppl. 5): 615.

Book Chapters

South Dakota State University

• Grings, E.E., and K.C. Olson. 2015. Weaning methods to improve calf performance. In: iGrow Beef: Best Management Practices for Beef Production. http://igrow.org/product/igrow-beef-pdf-version/


• Harty, A.A., and K.C. Olson. Least cost ration development. In: iGrow Beef: Best Management Practices for Beef Production. http://igrow.org/product/igrow-beef-pdf-version/


• Harty, A.A., and K.C. Olson. Nutrient requirements of beef cows. In: iGrow Beef: Best Management Practices for Beef Production. http://igrow.org/product/igrow-beef-pdf-version/


• Olson, K.C., and A.A. Harty. Supplementation of beef cows. In: iGrow Beef: Best Management Practices for Beef Production. http://igrow.org/product/igrow-beef-pdf-version/


• Olson, K.C., J.J. Kincheloe, and A.A. Harty. Winter cow feeding and management. In: iGrow Beef: Best Management Practices for Beef Production. http://igrow.org/product/igrow-beef-pdf-version/


• Walker, J.A., G. Perry, and K.C. Olson. Bull nutrition and facilities. In: iGrow Beef: Best Management Practices for Beef Production. http://igrow.org/product/igrow-beef-pdf-version/

University of Wyoming

• Islam, M.A. and Adjesiwor, A.T. 2016. Forage Crops and Their Photosynthesis. In: Handbook of Photosynthesis, 3rd Edition (M. Pessarakli, Ed.), pp. 523-531. CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Publishing Company, Florida.

Dissertation & Thesis

Utah State University

• Sagers, J. 2016. Characterizing forage kochia response to salinity. Thesis. Utah State University. Logan, UT.


• Rigby, C. 2016. Establishment, persistence, and production of selected species for winter forage. Thesis. Utah State University. Logan, UT.


• Smith, R., 2015. Potential of forage kochia and other plant materials to reclaim Gardner saltbush ecosystems that have been invaded by halogeton. Utah State University. Logan, UT.

University of Missouri

• Larson, J. M. 2016. Metabolic status of late gestation beef cows and neonatal calves. Thesis. University of Missouri. Columbia, MO.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

• Hamilton, H. 2016. Validating laboratory techniques that influence estimates of intake and performance in beef cattle. MS Thesis, University of Nebraska, Lincoln.

University of Wyoming

• Dhruba Dhakal, Ph.D., Agronomy, Department of Plant Sciences, University of Wyoming. Spring 2015. Forage Grass-legume Mixture for Improved Forage Yield, Forage Quality, Stand Persistence, Soil Properties, and Economics.


• Albert Adjesiwor, M.S., Agronomy, Department of Plant Sciences, University of Wyoming. Spring 2015. Profitability and environmental benefits of irrigated grass-legume mixtures in comparison with synthetic fertilizer use in Wyoming.


• Parmeshwor Aryal, M.S., Agronomy, Department of Plant Sciences, University of Wyoming. Spring 2015. Potential of Forage Kochia to Establish and Improve Degraded Areas of Wyoming.


• Bryce Wehmeyer, M.S., Agronomy, Department of Plant Sciences, University of Wyoming. Spring 2016. Tall fescue germplasms screening and evaluation.


• M. J. Ellison. Ph.D.  2016. Rumen microbial profiles associated with variation in feed efficiency of lambs. University of Wyoming. Laramie, Wyoming.

University of Tennessee

• Sarah Edwards, M.S. completed December 2015. Thesis title: Impact of milk production level on beef cow-calf productivity in Tennessee.

University of Arizona

• Colt Knight, Ph.D. Dissertation (May, 2016) entitled Intake, Reproductive, and Grazing Activity Characteristics of Range Cattle on Semi-arid Rangelands.

New Mexico State University

• Margaret Garcia, M. S., Effects of supplemental trace mineral level and source on liver and serum trace mineral concentrations, health, and performance of newly received calves from New Mexico ranches. May 2016


• Lyndi Owensby, M. S., Effects of arginine supplementation on livestock performance. August 2016


• Trevor Morgan, M. S., Use of titanium dioxide to determine diet digestibility in horses.


• Allison Salazar, M. S., Mycobacterium avium subspecies paractuberculosis serum lipid profile analysis through Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry.

Extension

South Dakota State University

• Olson, K.C., and A.A. Harty. 2015. Drought Management Tips for Beef Cattle Producers. SDSU iGrow web publication. http://igrow.org/up/resources/02-2004-2015.pdf


• Harty, A., and K.C. Olson. 2015. Prussic Acid Poisoning of Livestock. SDSU iGrow web publication. http://igrow.org/up/resources/02-2006-2015.pdf


• Olson, K.C. 2015. Concerns Feeding Energy Supplements with Low Quality Forages. SDSU iGrow web article. January 7.


• Olson, K.C. 2015. Save the Date: 2015 Range Beef Cow Symposium. SDSU iGrow web article. March 9.


• Harty, A., and K.C. Olson. 2015. Breeding Season Nutrition. SDSU iGrow web article. April 27.


• Harty, A., and K.C. Olson. 2015. Baleage may be the best alternative this year. SDSU iGrow web article. July 15.


• Olson, K.C., and A. Harty. 2015. Sweet Clover poisoning. SDSU iGrow web article. July 15.

University of Wyoming

• Adjesiwor, T.A., Islam, M.A., Jeliazkov, V., Ritten, J.P., and Garcia y Garcia, A. 2015. Productivity and Profitability of Irrigated Grass‐Legume Mixtures. 2015 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 123-124. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2015-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified August 11, 2015).


• Dhekney, S., Jabbour, R., Islam, M.A., and Horn, B. 2015. Engineering alfalfa weevil resistance in commercial alfalfa cultivars: A valuable tool for integrated pest management. 2015 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, p. 119. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2015-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified August 11, 2015).


• Dhakal, D. and Islam, M.A. 2015. Forage Grass‐Legume Mixtures for Maximizing Profit. 2015 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 89-90. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2015-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified August 11, 2015).


• Aryal, P. and Islam, M.A. 2015. Forage Kochia in Seeding Mixtures with Perennial Grass to Improve Disturbed Areas. 2015 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 85-86. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2015-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified August 11, 2015).


• Nilahyane, A., Islam, M.A., and Garcia y Garcia, A. 2015. Effect of Irrigation and Nitrogen Rates on Yield of Corn for Silage. 2015 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 67-68. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2015-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified August 11, 2015).


• Aryal, P. and Islam, M.A. 2015. Effect of Forage Kochia on Growth of Native Grass Seedlings. 2015 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, pp. 17-18. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2015-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified August 11, 2015).


• Islam, M.A., Anderson, T., Bowman, D., Goertz, G., Nachtman, J., and Groose, R. 2015. Wyoming production of locally bred winter pea to integrate crop and livestock production. 2015 Field Days Bulletin, University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station, p. 48. Available at http://www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn/_files/docs/2015-field-days-bulletin.pdf (verified August 11, 2015).

New Mexico State University

• Ward, M. A., N. K. Ashcroft, S. T. Smallidge, and E. J. Scholljegerdes. 2015. Estimating water intake for range beef cattle. New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Guide B-231. http://aces.nmsu.edu/pubs/_b/B231.pdf

Oregon State University

• Bohnert, D. W., M. C. Rodrigues, M. C. Vieira, and R. F. Cooke.   Influence of supplement type and monensin addition on utilization of low-quality, cool-season forage by beef cattle.  BEEF138.  In: 2015 Oregon Beef Council Report, pp 1-5.


• Marques, R. S. R. F. Cooke, P. Moriel, and D. W. Bohnert.   Impacts of cow nutritional management during gestation on performance of the offspring.  Beef143.  In: 2015 Oregon Beef Council Report, pp 16-19.

Popular Press

South Dakota State University

• Olson, K.C. 2015. Is Creep Feeding a Paying Option This Year? Tri-State Livestock News. May 30.


• Olson, K.C. 2015. Prussic Acid Poisoning. Tri-State Livestock News. August 22.


• Olson, K.C. 2015. Selecting Replacement Heifers This Fall. Tri-State Livestock News. October 3.


• Olson, K.C. 2015. Criteria for culling cows. Tri-State Livestock News. November 14.


• Olson, K.C. 2015. Year-End Review and 2016 Planning. Tri-State Livestock News. December 26.

University of Wyoming

• Islam, M.A. 2015. Birdsfoot trefoil seems to be a promising forage crop for Wyoming producers. Wyoming Livestock Roundup, the Weekly News Source for Wyoming’s Ranchers, Farmers, and Agribusiness Community, Vol. 26, No. 86, December 26, 2015.


• Islam, M.A. 2015. Field Pea – A Winter Forage Legume. Wyoming Livestock Roundup, the Weekly News Source for Wyoming’s Ranchers, Farmers, and Agribusiness Community, Vol. 26, No. 78, October 31, 2015.


• Islam, M.A. 2015. Cicer Milkvetch – A Non-bloat-inducing Forage Legume. Wyoming Livestock Roundup, the Weekly News Source for Wyoming’s Ranchers, Farmers, and Agribusiness Community, Vol. 26, No. 66, August 8, 2015.


• Islam, M.A. 2015. Orchardgrass – A High Yielding, High Quality Forage Grass. Wyoming Livestock Roundup, the Weekly News Source for Wyoming’s Ranchers, Farmers, and Agribusiness Community, Vol. 26, No. 55, May 23, 2015.


• Islam, M.A. 2015. Importance of Phosphorus and Potassium Fertilization in Grass-legume Mixtures. Wyoming Livestock Roundup, the Weekly News Source for Wyoming’s Ranchers, Farmers, and Agribusiness Community, Vol. 26, No. 47, March 28, 2015.


• Islam, M.A. 2015. Quinoa: Can we grow it in Wyoming?. Wyoming Livestock Roundup, the Weekly News Source for Wyoming’s Ranchers, Farmers, and Agribusiness Community, Vol. 26, No. 39, January 31, 2015.

University of Tennessee

• “Are Cows Athletes? Adaptability say yes”. June, 2016 pp. 44.

University of Idaho

• Sprinkle, J. 2016. Applying adaptive grazing management on rangeland. Line Rider Magazine. June 2016. 2 pp. Also published in Magic Valley Livestock Exchange, 4 pp.


• Sprinkle, J., J. Hall, and C. Willmore. (Interviewees) 2016. Rock Creek Preserve – On the path of a cow patty. By Karen Bossick. Eye on Sun Valley. July 10, 2016.


• Sprinkle, J., B. Jacobsen, and C. Wichmann. (Interviewees) 2016. Importance of range monitoring highlighted. By Jason Campbell. Western Livestock Journal. May 6, 2016.

New Mexico State University

• Scholljegerdes, E. J. Non-stressed vs. Stressed calves‘ mineral requirements. Progressive Cattlemen, August, 2016.


• Bryant, G., Dealing with drought. Working Ranch Magazine, June, 2015.

Oregon State University

• Bohnert, D.   Getting ready for the calving season.  Oregon Beef Producer.  January.  pp.  33-36.


• Bohnert, D.   Supplementation of beef cattle on pasture.  Oregon Beef Producer.  September.  pp.  30-32.


• Bohnert, D.   Supplementation of beef cattle on pasture.  Progressive Cattleman.  September.  pp. 22-23.

Grant Support

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

• Lewis, R. M., M. B. Stephenson, and J. Whittier. 2016, 1-year duration (August 2016 – August 2017). W2012 Multistate Hatch Project Annual Meeting. Source: Agricultural Research Division, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Strategic (Miscellaneous) Funding. Amount: $1,000.


• Lewis, R. M. (project director). 2015, 4-year duration (October 2015 – September 2019). Predicting diet selection and feed intake in cattle in a pasture system. Source: Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station, Hatch Multistate Research capacity funding, U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture (Accession Number 1006754). Amount: $40,000.

09/08/2017

A comprehensive list of publications is included in the attached minutes.

05/13/2019

Refereed Journals 

Sprinkle, J. E., S. D. Baker, J. A. Church, J. R. Findlay, S. M. Graf, K. S. Jensen, S. K. Williams, C. M. Willmore, J. B. Lamb, and D. W. Hansen. 2018. Regional assessment of mineral status in Idaho forage and range grasses. Prof. Anim. Sci. (In Press).

Vinyard, J. R., J. B. Hall, J. E. Sprinkle, and G. E. Chibisa. 2018. Effects of maturity at harvest on the nutritive value of Eragrostis tef (Moxie) when fed to beef cattle. Journal of Animal Science. Accepted).

Brugger, J., M. P. McClaran, and J. E. Sprinkle. 2018. Translating natural resources on U.S. public lands. Ethos: Journal of Anthropology. (Accepted).

Society for Range Management Rangeland Assessment and Monitoring Committee. 2018. Utilization and residual measurement- A tool for adaptive rangeland management. Rangelands. (Accepted). 

Gatson, G. A., P. J. Gunn, W. D. Busby, B. R. Wiegand, B. L. Vander Ley, and A. M. Meyer. 2018. Effects of dry or wet conditions during the pre-weaning phase on subsequent feedlot performance and carcass composition of beef cattle. Translational Animal Science. Accepted.

Meyer, A. M., C. B. Saevre, S. I. Klein, D. V. Dhuyvetter, R. E. Musser, and J. S. Caton. 2018. Effects of rumen-protected arginine supplementation and arginine-HCl injection on site and extent of digestion and small intestinal amino acid disappearance in forage-fed steers. Translational Animal Science. 2:205-215.

Balcomb, C. C., M. C. Heller, M. Chigerwe, H. K. Kynch, and A. M. Meyer. 2018. Pharmacokinetics and efficacy of intravenous famotidine in adult cattle. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 32:1283-1289.

Kern, R. J., C. Zarek, A. K. Lindholm-Perry, L. A. Kuehn, W. M. Snelling, H. C. Freetly, H. C. Cunningham, and A. M. Meyer. 2017. Ruminal expression of the NQO1, RGS5, and ACAT1 genes may be indicators of feed efficiency in beef steers. Animal Genetics. 48:90-92.

Lippolis, K. D., Cooke, R. F., Silva, L. G., Schubach, K. M., Brandao, A. P., Marques, R. S., Larson, C. K., Russel, J. R., Arispe, S. A., DelCurto, T., Bohnert, D. W. (2017). Effects of organic complexed or inorganic Co, Cu, Mn and Zn supplementation during a 45-day preconditioning period on productive and health responses of feeder cattle. The Animal Consortium, 11(11), 1949-1956.

Wyffels, S. A., T. DelCurto, A. A. Clark, P. Kennedy, R. V. Taylor, and S. J. Debano.  2018.  Influence of Stocking Density on Beef Cattle Performance and Grazing Behavior on Native Bunchgrass Prairie.  Journal of Range Management.  In preparation.

Damiran D., T. DelCurto, S. L. Findholt, B. K. Johnson, and M. Vavra.  2018.  Effects of early summer cattle or elk grazing on foraging dynamics of cattle, deer and elk on mixed-conifer rangelands in late summer.  J. of Animal Sci. In preparation. 

Clark, A. A., T. DelCurto, and S. A. Wyffels.  2018.  The Influence of Lactation on Botanical Composition, Diet Quality, and Grazing Behavior of Cattle Grazing Native Bunchgrass Prairie.  Rangeland Ecology and Management.  In preparation.

Prezotto LD; Thorson JF; Borowicz P; Dorsan ST; Peine JL; Lents CA; Caton JS; Swanson KC. Effects of maternal nutrition and arginine supplementation on postnatal liver and jejunal oxygen consumption and hypothalamic neuropeptide content in ovine offspring. Domestic Animal Endocrinology; 2018; accepted.

Thorson JF; Prezotto LD, Adams H; Petersen SL; Clapper JA; Wright EC; Oliver WT; Freking BA; Foote A; Berry E; Nonneman D; Lents CA. Energy balance affects pulsatile secretion of luteinizing hormone from the adenohypophesis and expression of neurokinin B in the hypothalamus of ovariectomized gilts. Biology of Reproduction; 2018; https://doi.org/10.1093/biolre/ioy069.

Prezotto LD; Islas A; Gilbery T; Bauer M; Swanson KC. Influence of limit-feeding and time of day of feed availability to growing calves on growth performance and feeding behaviour in cold weather. Journal of Animal Science 2017; 95(11):5137-5144.

Gionbelli TRS; Veloso CM; Rotta PP; Filho SCV; Carvalho BC; Marcondes MI; Guimaraes SEF; Cunha CS; Novaies MAS; Prezotto LD; Duarte MS; Gionbelli MP. Foetal development of skeletal muscle in bovines as a function of maternal nutrition, foetal sex and gestational age. Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition 2017; doi:10.1111/jpn.12786.

Korthanke CM; Thorson JF; Prezotto LD; Welsh Jr. TH; Cardoso RC; Williams GL. Secretion of gonadotropins in response to a novel kiss-1 receptor agonist, RF9 in the mare: Modulation by estradiol-17β and half-life of RF9 in the peripheral circulation. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science 2017; 57:100-106.

Thorson JF, Heidorn NL, Ryu V, Czaja K, Hausman GJ, Barb RC, Azain MJ, Prezotto LD, McCosh RB, Wright EC, White BR, Freking BA, Oliver WT, Tsutsui K, Hileman SM, Lents CA. Relationship of neuropeptide FF receptors with pubertal maturation of gilts. Biology of Reproduction 2017; 96(3):617-634.

Vargas Jurado, N., K. M. Eskridge, S. D. Kachman, and R. M. Lewis. 2018. Using a Bayesian hierarchical linear mixing model to estimate botanical mixtures. J. Agric. Biol. Environ. Statistics 23:190-207. doi.org/10.1007/s13253-018-0318-9

Vargas Jurado N., A. E. Tanner, S. Blevins, J. Rich, D. Fiske, W. S. Swecker, Jr., H. M. McNair, R. W. Mayes, and R. M. Lewis. 2018. Diet choice can be reliably estimated using n-alkanes at two stages of growth in beef cattle in controlled (indoor) studies. Animal (Submitted 18 June 2018).

Cole, N. A., D. B. Parker, R. W. Todd, A. B. Leytem, R. Dungan, S. L. Ivey. 2018 Use of new technologies to evaluate the environmental footprint of feedlot systems. Translational Animal Science.  https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txx001.

Smythe, B. G., M. E. Wise, A. Cibils, D. VanLeeuwen, A. Summers, and E. J. Scholljegerdes. 2018. Growth and reproductive performance of beef-cattle as influenced by controlled and uncontrolled populations o horn flies (Diptera:Muscidae).  J. Econ. Ento.  111: (Submitted)

Glasscock, J. L., T. R. Whitney, J. R. Navarro, S. G. Angle, A. R. Holmes, W. C. Stewart, and E. J. Scholljegerdes. 2018. Substituting ground woody plants for cottonseed hulls in kid goat feedlot diets: growth performance and blood serum chemistry.  J. Anim. Sci. 96: (In press).

Silva, L. G. T., R. F. Cooke, K. M. Schubach, A. P. Brandão, R. S. Marques, T. F. Schumaher, P. Moriel, and D. W. Bohnert.  2018.  Supplementing a yeast-derived product to enhance productive and health responses of beef steers.  Animal.  12:1576-1583.  https://doi.org/10.1017/S1751731117003585

Schubach, K. M., R. F. Cooke, A. P. Brandão, K. D. Lippolis, L. G. T. Silva, R. S. Marques, and D. W. Bohnert.  2017.  Impacts of stocking density on development and puberty attainment of replacement beef heifers.  Animal.  11:2260-2267.  doi.org/10.1017/S1751731117001070

Marques, R. S., R. F. Cooke, M. C. Rodrigues, A. P. Brandão, K. M. Schubach, K. D.  Lippolis, P. Moriel, G. A. Perry, A. Lock, and D. W. Bohnert.  2017.  Effects of supplementing Ca salts of PUFA to late-gestating beef cows on performance and physiological responses of the offspring.  J. Anim. Sci.  95:5347-5357.

Lippolis, K. D., R. F. Cooke, T. Schumaher, A. P. Brandão, L. G. T. Silva, K. M. Schubach, R. S. Marques, and D. W. Bohnert.  2017.  Physiologic, health, and performance responses of beef steers supplemented with an immunomodulatory feed ingredient during feedlot receiving.  J. Anim. Sci.  95:4945-4957

Lippolis, K. D., R. F. Cooke, L. G. T. Silva, K. M. Schubach, A. P. Brandão, R. S. Marques, C. K. Larson, J. R. Russell, S. A. Arispe, T. DelCurto and D. W. Bohnert.  2017.  Effects of organic complexed or inorganic Co, Cu, Mn, and Zn Supplementation during a 45-day preconditioning period on productive and health responses of feeder cattle.  Animal.  11:1949-1956.

Thomas, M., Webb, M. J., Ghimire, S., Blair, A. D., Olson, K. C., Fenske, G. J., Fonder, A. T., Hennings, J., Brake, D., Scaria, J. (2017). Metagenomic characterization of the effect of feed additives on the gut microbiome and antibiotic resistome of feedlot cattle. Scientific reports, 7(1), 12257.

Webb M. J., A. A. Harty, R. R. Salverson, J. J. Kincheloe, S. M. S. Zuelly, K. R. Underwood, M. K. Luebbe, K. C. Olson, A. D. Blair.  2017. Effect of nursing-calf implant timing on growth performance and carcass characteristics.  J. Anim. Sci. 95:5388-5396.

Book Chapter, in Scholarly Book-Revised

Putman, D., DelCurto, T. Forage systems for Arid Regions.  In: R. F. Barnes, C. J. Nelson, K. J. Moore, and M. Collins (Eds) Forages, Volume II.  The Science of Grassland Agriculture (7 th edition).  Iowa State Press, In Press. Forages:  The Science of Grassland Agriculture. Blackwell, submitted.

Proceedings

Wyffels, S. A., Williams, A. R., Parsons, C. T., Dafoe, J. M., Boss, D., DelCurto, T., Davis, N. G., Bowman, J. (2018) The influence of age and environmental conditions on supplement intake and behavior of winter grazing beef cattle on mixed-grass rangelands. Translational Animal Science : v. 2 i. Issue suppl_1, 27 p. Pages S89–S92

Williams, A. R., Parsons, C. T., Dafoe, J. M., Boss, D., Bowman, J., DelCurto, T. (2018) The influence of beef cow weaning weight ratio and cow size on feed intake behavior, milk production and milk composition. Translational Animal Science : v. Volume 2 i. Issue suppl_1, 27 p. Pages S79–S83

Williams, A. R., Wyffels, S. A., Parsons, C. T., Dafoe, J. M., Boss, D., Bowman, J., Davis, N. G., DelCurto, T. (2018) The influence of beef cow weaning weight ratio and cow size on winter grazing and supplement intake behavior. Translational Animal Science : v. Volume 2 i. Issue suppl_1, 27 p. Pages S84–S88

Wyffels, S. A., Boss, D., DelCurto, T., Bowman, J. (2018) The influence of age and environmental conditions on supplement intake and behavior of winter grazing beef cattle on mixed-grass rangelands. Montana Nutrition Conference

DelCurto, T., Murphy, T., Moreaux, S. (2017) Demographics and Long-Term Outlook for Western US Beef, Sheep and Horse Industries and Their Importance for the Forage Industry. University of California, Davis: v. 46 i. 2017 p. 5-16

Lewis, R. M., H. C. Hamilton, E. J. Hilburger, A. M. Kollman, E. Tuyishimire, S. R. Dannehl, and H. C. Freetly. 2018. Can plant waxes be reliably used to estimate forage intakes in cattle? First Annual Agricultural Research Division Hatch Multistate Project Director Meeting, June 12-13, 2018, West Central Research and Extension Center, North Platte, NE.

Scholljegerdes, E. J. 2018. Preparing for the breeding season in a drought.  Applied Reproductive Strategies Meeting. Ruidoso, NM. In press.

Smith, K. E., A. L. Garza, K. M. Butterfield,  A. M. Dickey, A. K. Lindholm-Perry, J. E. Wells, H. C. Freetly, and S. L. Lodge-Ivey. 2018. Succession of ruminal bacterial species and fermentation characteristics in nursing Brangus calves. Proc. West. Sec. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 69: (In press).

Pillmore, S. L., M. M. Catey, C. M. Mercier, F. A. Lopez, L. T. Klump, B. J. Muro, R. E. Carey, E. R. Oosthuysen, E. J. Scholljegerdes, and C. A. Loest. 2018. Crude glycerin alters beef cow ruminal fluid degradability of nutrients in vitro. Proc. West. Sec. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 69: (In press).

Rosasco, S. L., L. H. Schmitz, S. H. Cox, R. C. Dunlap, D. M. Hallford, A. F. Summers, and E. J. Scholljegerdes. 2018. Effects of growth-promoting implants administered during the suckling phase on growth, conception rates, and longevity in replacement beef heifers grazing native range. Proc. West. Sec. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 69: (In Press).

P. Brandão, R. F. Cooke, K. M. Schubach, R. S. Marques, D. W. Bohnert, and V. R. G. Mercadante. 2018. Supplementing calcium salts of soybean oil after artificial insemination increases pregnancy success in Bos taurus beef cows.  Transl. Anim. Sci. (In Press)

Schubach, K. M., R. F. Cooke, A. P. Brandão, O. A. de Sousa, T. F. Schumaher, D. W. Bohnert, and R. S. Marques.  2018.  Supplementing Micro-Aid to optimize health and performance of receiving cattle.  Transl. Anim. Sci.  (In Press)

Johnson, P. S., Brennan, J. R., Olson, K. C., Lutze, J. L., Jensen, K. C. (2017). Managing grassland vegetation to benefit livestock and wildlife. Proceedings of the 2017 Nebraska Grazing Conference (pp. 30-37). Lincoln, NE: University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Abstracts 

Sprinkle, J. 2018. Adaptive management is an examination for discovery. Society for Range Management. 1 February 2018. Reno, NV. 

Stephenson, E. L., A. R. Rathert, B. M. Shoemake, D. W. Nagy, R. D. Messman, T. B. Freitas, H. A. Tucker, and A. M. Meyer. 2018. Effects of copper, zinc, and manganese source and concentration during late gestation on beef cow performance, fetal growth, and mineral status of cows and neonatal calves. Accepted for 2018 ASAS-CSAS Annual Meeting. Vancouver, Canada. July 2018.

Rathert, A. R., E. L. Stephenson, A. L. Kenny, T. B. Freitas, H. A. Tucker, and A. M. Meyer. 2018. Effects of copper, zinc, and manganese source and concentration during late gestation on beef cow colostrum yield and quality. Accepted for 2018 ASAS-CSAS Annual Meeting. Vancouver, Canada. July 2018.

Meyer, A. M., N. B. Duncan, and A. P. Foote. 2018. Dam parity affects neonatal beef calf energy-related metabolites. Accepted for 2018 ASAS-CSAS Annual Meeting. Vancouver, Canada. July 2018.

Meyer, A. M., E. L. Stephenson, A. R. Rathert, A. O. Redman, K. S. Stoecklein, N. B. Duncan, and A. L. Kenny. 2018. Relationships of neonatal beef calf serum metabolites with colostrum nutrient composition and maternal metabolic status. Accepted for 2018 ASAS-CSAS Annual Meeting. Vancouver, Canada. July 2018.

Messman, R. D., K. S. Stoecklein, E. L. Stephenson, N. B. Duncan, and A. M. Meyer. 2018. Methods for accurate determination of bovine placental tissue weight. Accepted for 2018 ASAS-CSAS Annual Meeting. Vancouver, Canada. July 2018.

Stephenson, E. L., A. M. Meyer, and A. E. Radunz. 2018. Effects of protein supplementation on beef heifer circulating non-esterified fatty acids, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), and glucose in relation to time of feeding. Accepted for 2018 ASAS-CSAS Annual Meeting. Vancouver, Canada. July 2018.

Duncan, N. B., K. S. Stoecklein, and A. M. Meyer. 2018. Effects of dam parity on prenatal beef calf nutrient availability. Presented at 2018 Midwestern Section ASAS-ADSA Meeting. Omaha, NE. March 2018.

Stoecklein, K. S., N. B. Duncan, and A. M. Meyer. 2018. Relationship of placental size with beef cow and calf characteristics. Presented at 2018 Midwestern Section ASAS-ADSA Meeting. Omaha, NE. March 2018.

Stephenson, E. L., J. M. Larson, and A. M. Meyer. 2018. Effect of time of birth on fall-born beef calf rectal temperature and metabolites in the first 72 hours of life. Presented at 2018 Midwestern Section ASAS-ADSA Meeting. Omaha, NE. March 2018.

Lents CA; Thorson JF; Adams H; Petersen SL; Prezotto LD; Berry E; Nonneman DJ. Nutritional regulation of LH secretion in gilts: Hypothalamic expression of kisspeptin and neurokinin B. Journal of Animal Science; 2018.

Prezotto LD; Thorson JF; Redmer D; Grazul-Bilska A. Nutritionally-Induced Plasticity of the Blood-Brain Barrier in Adult Ewes. Endocrine Reviews Supplement; 2017.

Kassetas, C. J., J. K. Beard, S. L. Rosasco, E. J. Scholljegerdes, and A. F. Summers. 2017. Comparison of two estrus synchronization protocols utilized with natural service in young beef cows on reproductive performance and profitability. Proc. West. Sec. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 68: 318 (abstract).

Butterfield, K. M., K. E. Smith, A. L. Garza, A. M. Dickey, A. K. Lindholm-Perry, J. E. Wells, H. C. Freetly, and S. L. Lodge-Ivey. 2017. Volatile fatty acids concentrations of preweaned beef calves from birth to weaning. Proc. West. Sec. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 68:320.

Rett, B., R. S. Marques, A. P. Brandão, O. A. de Sousa, T. F. Schumaher, R. F. Cooke, and D. W. Bohnert.  2018.  Impact of twenty-four hour feed or water, or both, deprivation on feed intake, metabolic, and inflammatory response in beef heifers.  Translational Animal Sci.  (Accepted)

Brennan, J. R., Johnson, P. S., Olson, K. C., Hanan, N. P. (2017). Use of high resolution satellite imagery to classify Northern Great Plains plant communities (vol. 70, pp. 183). Denver, CO: Society for Range Management.

Webb, M. J., Pendell, D. L., Harty, A. A., Salverson, R. R., Rotz, C. A., Underwood, K. R., Olson, K. C., Blair, A. D. (2017). Identifying consumer preference for beef raised with different production systems. American Meat Science Association.

Webb, M. J., Pendell, D. L., Harty, A. A., Salverson, R. R., Rotz, C. A., Underwood, K. R., Olson, K. C., Blair, A. D. (2017). Influence of growth promoting technologies on animal performance, production economics, environmental impacts and carcass characteristics of beef. American Meat Science Association.

Theses/Dissertations

Duncan, N. B. 2018. Factors affecting neonatal and peripartum maternal metabolism and behavior in beef cattle and horses. M.S. thesis. University of Missouri, Columbia, MO.

Webb, M.J. 2018. Influence of production system on animal performance, carcass characteristics, meat quality, environmental impacts, production economics, and consumer preference for beef. PhD Dissertation.

Extension Publications 

Hawkes, K. L., M. P. McClaran, J. Brugger, M. A. Crimmins, L. D. Howery, G. B. Ruyle, J. E. Sprinkle, and D. R. Tolleson. 2018. Guide to co-developing drought preparation plans for livestock grazing allotments on Southwest National Forests. Arizona Cooperative Extension Publication # az1764. 82 pp.

Sprinkle, J. E. 2018. Applying adaptive grazing management. Pacific Northwest Extension Publication. (In Press). 7 pp.

Sprinkle, J., S. Arispe, and D. Macon. 2017. Determining stocking rates on rangeland. Western Beef Resource Committee Cattle Producers Handbook. (Submitted).

Findlay, J. R., J. Sprinkle, S. Baker, J. Church, S. Williams, C. Willmore, S. Jensen, and S. Graf. 2017. Assessment of the mineral status of forage and range grass in Idaho. Impact Statement. Available at: https://www.uidaho.edu/extension/about/impacts . Accessed 13 July 2018.

McClaran, M. P., (alphabetical order) J. Brugger, M. A. Crimmins, L. D. Howery, G. B. Ruyle, J. E. Sprinkle, and D. R. Tolleson. 2017. Using a co-development process to improve, integrate and encourage use of drought information and adaptive management of livestock grazing on National Forests. Final grant report to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. 223 pp.

Sprinkle, J. 2017. 2017 Utilization report Poison Creek Allotment and Rock Creek Ranch. 22 pp.

W-2012 Multistate Research Committee. 2017. Annual report: Enhancing management, production, and sustainability of grazing ruminants in extensive landscapes. Western Experiment Station Directors. 43 pp. Editor.

Rao, D., J. Davy, and D. W. Bohnert.  2017.  Mineral Supplementation of Beef Cows in the Western United States.  CL327.  In: J. R. Adams (Ed.) Cattle Producer’s Handbook (3rd edition).  University of Idaho, Moscow.

Lippolis, K. D., R. F. Cooke, R. S. Marques, A. P. Brandão, K. M. Schubach,  and D. W. Bohnert.  2017.  Feeding immunostimulant ingredients to optimize health and performance of receiving cattle.  Beef153.  In: 2017 Oregon Beef Council Report, pp 9-13.

Harty, A., and K. Olson. Opportunities to Purchase Low Quality Forage. www.igrow.org

Olson, K. Alfalfa Hay as a Protein Supplement. www.igrow.org

Olson, K. What to Expect if You Retain Ownership into a Feedyard. www.igrow.org

Olson, K. Year-End Review and 2017 Planning. www.igrow.org

Olson, K., and A. Harty. Preparing Bulls for the Breeding Season. www.igrow.org

Olson, K., and A. Harty. Cow Nutrition from Calving to Breeding. www.igrow.org

Olson, K. Should Heifer Calves Receive Suckling Implants? www.igrow.org

Videos 

Sprinkle, J. 2018. Collaboration thrives at Rock Creek Ranch. One of several interviewees for part of this 16:00 minute video produced by Steve Stuebner for the Idaho Rangeland Resources Commission for their Life on the Range Series. Available at: http://lifeontherange.org/range-stories/central-idaho/collaboration-thrives-at-rock-creek-ranch/ . Accessed 24 January 2018.

Sprinkle, J. 2018. Cow-calf and forage research. One of two interviewees for part of this 4:00 minute video produced by the University of Idaho College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Available at:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=22&v=2oj47PaIwNY . Accessed 11 July 2018.

Sprinkle, J. (Author) and S. A. Arispe. 2017. Developing your own utilization curve. [4:56 min video; Cattle Producer’s Handbook]. In S. A. Arispe (Producer). Ontario, OR: Oregon State University Extension Service. Available at: https://media.oregonstate.edu/media/t/0_25gnl4to . Accessed 30 November 2017. (Peer Reviewed).

 Sprinkle, J. (Author) and S. A. Arispe (Director). 2017. Using the utilization gauge. [16:40 min video; Cattle Producer’s Handbook]. In S. A. Arispe (Producer). Ontario, OR: Oregon State University Extension Service. Available at: https://media.oregonstate.edu/media/t/0_l77e37h5 . Accessed 30 November 2017. (Peer Reviewed).

Sprinkle, J. (Author) and S. A. Arispe (Director). 2017. Introduction to utilization monitoring. [5:55 min video; Cattle Producer’s Handbook]. In S. A. Arispe (Producer). Ontario, OR: Oregon State University Extension Service. Available at: https://media.oregonstate.edu/media/t/0_cg6amo81 . Accessed 30 November 2017. (Peer Reviewed).

Sprinkle, J. (Author) and S. A. Arispe (Director). 2017. Calculating stocking rate. [3:23 min video; Cattle Producer’s Handbook]. In S. A. Arispe (Producer). Ontario, OR: Oregon State University Extension Service. Available at: https://media.oregonstate.edu/media/t/0_hdsaho08 . Accessed 30 November 2017. (Peer Reviewed).

Prescott, W. (Speaker), J. Sprinkle (Co-Director), and S. A. Arispe (Director). 2017. A rancher’s perspective on determining stocking rates. [7:30 min video; Cattle Producer’s Handbook]. In S. A. Arispe (Producer). Ontario, OR: Oregon State University Extension Service. Available at: https://media.oregonstate.edu/media/t/0_66jvmsb5 . Accessed 30 November 2017. (Submitted for Peer Review).

Sprinkle, J. (Author) and S. A. Arispe (Director). 2017.  How do you collect forage production data? [8:57 min video; Cattle Producer’s Handbook]. In S. A. Arispe (Producer). Ontario, OR: Oregon State University Extension Service. Available at: https://media.oregonstate.edu/media/t/0_jm8idopu .Accessed 30 November 2017. (Peer Reviewed).

Sprinkle, J. (Author) and Arispe, S.A. (Director). 2017. Where do you collect forage production data? [4:34 min video; Cattle Producer’s Handbook]. In S. A. Arispe (Producer). Ontario, OR: Oregon State University Extension Service. Available at: https://media.oregonstate.edu/media/t/0_082db43c Accessed 30 November 2017. (Peer Reviewed).

Sprinkle, J. 2017. Celebrating 125 years of the Idaho Experiment Station. Interviewee for part of this 2:25 minute video produced by the University of Idaho College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Available at: https://www.uidaho.edu/cals/idaho-agricultural-experiment-station . Accessed 30 November 2017. 

Montana Ag Live (TV), April 22, 2018

Description: Was a presenter on the weekly PBS show "Montana Ag Live."  Part of a panel of speakers that discussed agricultural issues in Montana as well as questions submitted by callers.

Popular Press 

Sprinkle, J. 2018. UI research examines cow efficiency. Line Rider Magazine, June, 2018. 4 pp. 1,100          circulation.

Sprinkle, J. 2018. Determining what minerals your cows really need. Progressive Cattlemen, January 2018.   (Peer Reviewed). 44,917 circulation.

Sprinkle, J. E. Coli shedding prevalence among grazing beef cattle. Line Rider Magazine, October 2017. 4            pp. 1,100 circulation.

Sprinkle, J. Cows make choices. Cattlemen’s Corner Beef Newsletter, Southern District Extension Counties, Idaho. 2 pp. May 2018. 1,200circulation.

Sprinkle, J. E. Coli shedding prevalence among grazing beef cattle. Cattlemen’s Corner Beef Newsletter, Southern District Extension Counties, Idaho. 2 pp. September 2017. 1,200 circulation.

Progressive Cattleman (Magazine), February 2018

Description: Article published about a presentation/paper I wrote for the Western Alfalfa and Forages Conference in Reno, Nevada.

Bohnert, D. W.  2018.  Getting Ready for the Calving Season.  Oregon Cattleman.  January 2018.  pp. 

Cooke, R. F., L. R. Mehrkam, R. S. Marques, K. D. Lippolis, and D. W. Bohnert.  2017.  Wolves causing stress to your herd?  Oregon Cattleman.  June 2017.  pp. 30-35.

Olson, K.C. Striving for Profitability by Managing Production Costs. The South Dakota Cattleman. May-June issue.

 

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