10/26/2021

09/30/2022

02/26/2023

03/25/2024

Website:  www.brdsymposium.org

 

Peer-reviewed publications

Credille BC, Capik SF, Credille A, Crossley BM, Blanchard P, Woolums AR, Lehenbauer TW.  Agreement of antimicrobial susceptibility testing of Pasteurella multocida and Mannheimia haemolytica isolates from preweaned dairy calves with bovine respiratory disease.  Am J Vet Res. 2023.  Aug 14;84(11):ajvr.23.06.0140. doi: 10.2460/ajvr.23.06.0140. Print 2023 Nov 1. PMID: 37558231.

Crosby WB, Karisch BB, Hiott LM, Pinnell LJ, Pittman A, Frye JG, Jackson CR, Loy JD, Epperson WB, Blanton J Jr, Capik SF, Morley PS.  Woolums AR. Tulathromycin metaphylaxis increases nasopharyngeal isolation of multidrug resistant Mannheinia haemolytica in stocker heifers.  Front Vet Sci.  2023.  Nov 20;10:1256997, doi:10.3389/fvets.2023.1256997.  PMID: 38053814. 

Green MM, Woolums AR, Karisch BB, Harvey KM, Capik SF, Scott MA.  Influence of the at-arrival host transcriptome on bovine respiratory disease incidence during backgrounding.  Vet Sci. 2023. 2Mar 10; 10:211. https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10030211

 Abdelfattah EM, Aly SS, Lehenbauer TW, Karle BM.  Effects of simplified group housing on behavior, growth performance and health of preweaned dairy calves on a California dairy. J Dairy Sci, IN PRESS  https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2023-23820

 Megahed AA, Bittar JHJ, Palomares RA, Mercadante VRG, Dias NW. Evaluation of the stress-reducing effect of trace mineral injection in beef calves. J Vet Intern Med. 2023 May-Jun;37(3):1278-1285. doi: 10.1111/jvim.16721. PMID: 37186325.

Li Y, Liu M., Xu J, Koo C, Granberry F, Locke S, Palomares R, Habing G, Saif, LWang L, Wang Q.  Isolation and characterization of bovine coronavirus strains from dairy cows, dairy calves and beef cattle. 2024. Abstract.  Conference of Research Workers in Animals Diseases. Chicago IL. 

Donlon JD, McAloon CG, Hyde R, Aly S, Pardon B, Mee JF.  A systematic review of the relationship between housing environmental factors and bovine respiratory disease in preweaned calves – Part 1: Ammonia, air microbial count, particulate matter and endotoxins. The Veterinary Journal 300-302 (2023) 106031. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2023.106031

Perkins-Oines, S., Dias, N., Krafsur, G., Abdelsalam, K., Perry, G., Ensley, D., Jones, C., Chase, C.C.L., 2023. The effect of neonatal vaccination for bovine respiratory disease in the face of a dual challenge with bovine viral diarrhea virus and Mannheimia hemolytica. Vaccine 41, 3080–3091. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaccine.2023.04.005

 Reddout, C., Hernandez, L.P., Chase, C.C.L., Beck, P., White, F., Salak-Johnson, J.L., 2023. Immune phenotype is differentially affected by changing the type of bovine respiratory disease vaccine administered at revaccination in beef heifers. Frontiers Vet Sci 10, 1161902. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2023.1161902

 Donlon JD, McAloon CG, Hyde R, Aly S, Pardon B, Mee JF.  A systematic review of the relationship between housing environmental factors and bovine respiratory disease in preweaned calves – Part 2: Temperature, relative humidity and beddingThe Veterinary Journal 300-302 (2023) 106032
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2023.106032

Rojas, H. A., White, B. J., Amrine, D. E., Larson, R. L., & Capik, S. F. (2022). Associations between pen management characteristics and bovine respiratory disease incidence in the first 45 days post-arrival in feedlot cattle. The Bovine Practitioner, 56(1), 40-52. https://doi.org/10.21423/BOVINE-VOL56NO1P40-52

Rojas, H. A., White, B. J., Amrine, D. E., Larson, R. L., Capik, S. F., & Depenbusch, B. E. (2022). Impact of Water Sources and Shared Fence Lines on Bovine Respiratory Disease Incidence in the First 45 Days on Feed. Veterinary Sciences, 9(11), 646. https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci9110646

 

Research abstracts: 

Ramirez B, McAllister H, Capik S, Valeris-Chacin R, Harvey K, Karisch B, Woolums A, Morley PS, Pinnell L, Scott M.  Update on the molecular epidemiological assessment of beef cattle management   systems.  Conference for Research Workers in Animal Disease (CRWAD).             Chicago IL.  January 20-23, 2024.  #P166.

Ramirez B, McAllister H, Capik S, Valeris-Chacin R, Harvey K, Woolums A, Karisch B, Scott M. Longitudinal blood RNA-Seq analysis of cattle to determine the impact of vaccination and marketing on clinical BRD.  Conference for Research Workers in Animal Disease (CRWAD).  Chicago IL.  January 20-23, 2024.  #P131.                  

Capik S, Larson R, White B, Amrine D, Karisch B, Harvey K, Parish J, Woolums A, McAllister H, Gouvea V, Scott M.  2023 update on the impact of management decisions on BRD morbidity, mortality, and performance in beef calves.  Conference for Research Workers in Animal Disease (CRWAD).  Chicago IL.  January 20-23, 2024.  #P106.

Prosser H, Ramirez B, Valeris-Chacin R, Crosby W, Morley PS, Woolums A, Karisch B, Scott M.  Transcriptome analysis of high risk stocker cattle associates consistent inflammation-related pathways with BRD.  Conference for Research Workers in Animal Disease (CRWAD).  Chicago IL.  January 20-23, 2024.  #P063.             

Crosby WB, Karisch BB, Hiott LM, Pinnell LJ, Doster E, Wolfe C, PIttman A, Frye JG, Jackson CR, Loy JD, Epperson WB, Blanton Jr. J, Capik S, Morley PS, Woolums AR.  Effect of metaphylaxis on the nasopharyngeal microbiome, resistome, and Mannheimia haemolytica in stocker heifers.  Conference for Research Workers in Animal Disease (CRWAD).  Chicago IL.  January 20-23, 2024.  #P002.

Doster E, Wolfe C, Crosby WB, Clawson ML, Woolums AR, PInnell LJ.  Morley PS.  Enriching without culture: target-enriched metagenomics allows for strain-level characterization of M. haemolytica.  Conference for Research Workers in Animal Disease (CRWAD).             Chicago IL.  January 20-23, 2024.  #195.

Tamm S, Crosby W, Pinnell L, Doster E, Newcomer B, Funk J, Capik S, Wolfe C, Richeson J, Gow S, Valeris-Chacin R, Woolums A, Morley PS.  Environmental, group and individual sampling for characterizing the ecology of Mannheimia haemolytica.  Conference for Research Workers in Animal Disease (CRWAD).  Chicago IL.  January 20-23, 2024.  #196.  

Scott M. A., McAllister H. R., Green M. M., Woolums A.R., Karisch B.B., Harvey K. M., Capik S. F. Influence of modified-live viral vaccination and sale strategy on the developing immune system of beef cattle. 2023. Academy of Veterinary Consultants Summer Conference. Denver, CO.

McAllister H. R., Capik S. F., Woolums A. R., Karisch B. B., Harvey K. M., Scott M. A. Effect of vaccination and marketing strategies on gene expression patterns in beef cattle via time course RNA-Seq. 2023. Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases (CRWAD). Chicago, IL.

Scott M. A., Harvey K. M., Karisch B. B., Woolums A. R., Russell J. R. 2023. Integrated Transcriptome and Multi-Tissue Mineral Analyses of Healthy Stocker Cattle Fed Complexed or Inorganic Trace Mineral Supplement. Conference of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners. Milwaukee, WI

Dudley E, Lamsal S, Morley PS, Scott M, Pinnell L, Kittana H, Thompson A, Valeris-Chacin R. (2024) Pathogenomics of the respiratory Mycoplasma bovis strains circulating in cattle. Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases (CRWAD). Chicago, IL

 

Magazine Articles

Chase C.  Mycoplasma bovis: A challenging pathogen. American Dairymen, November 10, 2022. https://www.americandairymen.com/articles/mycoplasma-bovis-challenging-pathogen

Chase C. Animal Health Matters: Water, the No.1 Nutrient. Farm Forum, February 7, 2023. https://www.farmforum.net/story/news/columnists/2023/02/07/animal-health-matters-water-the-no-1-nutrient/69880594007/

Chase C.  Support material on mRNA vaccines.  National Institute of Animal Agriculture, May 2023. https://www.animalagriculture.org/resources/

Chase C. Make a protection connection. Working Ranch June 2023; 18,4:44-46. https://www.qgdigitalpublishing.com/publication/?i=793186&p=1&view=issueViewer

Chase C. Is there a future for mRNA vaccines in commercial cattle production? Progressive Cattle, September 2023, 13,9:36-37. https://www.agproud.com/articles/57903-is-there-a-future-for-mrna-vaccines-in-commercial-cattle-production

03/13/2025

Peer-reviewed scientific publications:

1. Adkins M, Moisa S, Beever J, Lear A. Targeted Transcriptome Analysis of Beef Cattle Persistently Infected with Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus. Genes (Basel). 2024 Nov 22;15(12):1500. doi: 10.3390/genes15121500. PMID: 39766767; PMCID: PMC11675442


2. Blackwood, T., Spore, T., Kleinhenz, M. D., Hollenbeck, W. R., Blasi, Dale A., Tarpoff, A. J. 2024. Comparing the Performance of Cattle Castrated Using Different Techniques Upon Arrival at the Feedlot. Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 10: Iss. 1. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.8558


3. DeBord, Z. L., Duncan, Z. M., Pflughoeft, M. G., Suhr, K. J., Ellis, W. C., Hollenbeck, W. R.,


4. Horton, L.M., Hardee, I., Meyer, N.F., Renter, D.G. 2024. A randomized trial comparing the effects of tulathromycin, tildipirosin and gamithromycin used as first treatment for clinical bovine respiratory disease in commercial feedlot steers. Bov Pract. Jun 21;58(2):43-50. doi: 10.21423/bpj20249022 


5. Laporte, A., Tarpoff, A.J., Larson, R., Shane, D. 2023. Report: Structured landscape analysis of cow calf record keeping and data management software. NCBA BQA Research Report https://krex.k-state.edu/server/api/core/bitstreams/3926d883-3f50-4b81-b9b6-64a6f66b1b42/content


6. Martínez DA, Chamorro MF, Passler T, Huber L, Falkenberg S, Walz PH, Thoresen M, Raithel G, Silvis S, Dimitrov KM, Stocker R, Woolums AR. Intranasal booster vaccination of beef steers reduces clinical signs following experimental coinfection with BRSV and BHV-1 without reducing shedding of BRD-associated bacteria. Am J Vet Res. 2024. doi: 10.2460/ajvr.23.11.0266. PMID: 38422620.


7. Montgomery, S. P., Spore, T. J., Titgemeyer, E. C., Blasi, D. A., Tarpoff, A. J. 2023. Effect of shade and limit feeding in growing beef heifers during periods of heat stress. TAS-2024-1750.


8. Perkins-Oines, S., Senevirathne, N.D., Krafsur, G.M., Abdelsalam, K., Renter, D.G., Meyer, B., Chase, C.C.L. 2024. The Detection of Vaccine Virus and Protection of a Modified Live, Intranasal, Trivalent Vaccine in Neonatal, Colostrum-Fed Calves with an Experimental Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus Challenge. Pathogens. June 19;13(6):517. doi: 10.3390/pathogens13060517


9. Scott MA, Harvey KM, Karisch BB, Woolums AR, Tracy RM, Russell JR, Engel CL. Integrated blood transcriptome and multi-tissue trace mineral analyses of healthy stocker cattle fed complexed or inorganic trace mineral supplement. Animals (Basel). 2024. Jul 26;14(15):2186. doi: 10.3390/ani14152186. PMID: 39123712


10. Scott MA, Valeris-Chacin R, Thompson AC, Woolums AR, Karisch BB. Comprehensive timecourse gene expression evaluation of high-risk beef cattle to establish immunological characteristics associated with undifferentiated bovine respiratory disease. Front Immunol. 2024. Sep 13;15:1412766:doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1412766. PMID: 39346910


11. Shea J Mackey, Reinaldo F Cooke, Autumn T Pickett, Bruno I Cappellozza, Kelsey M Harvey, Brandi B Karisch, Supplementing a Bacillus-based probiotic to high-risk stocker cattle, Journal of Animal Science, Volume 102, 2024, skae209, https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skae209


12. Hoyos-Jaramillo A, Palomares R.A, Bittar J.H.J, Hurley D.J., Saliki J. T, Stanley S., Gutiérrez A., Urdaneta J., Hamrick B., Miller K., Rodríguez A., Graham J. & Rizzo R. Effects of injectable trace minerals (Se, Zn, Cu, and Mn) administration on the immune response elicited by primary intranasal modified-live virus vaccination in dairy calves. Veterinary Research Communications. Doi: 10.1007/s11259-024-10630-7. Accepted for publication Dec 2024.


13. Hoyos-Jaramillo, A., Palomares, R. A., Bittar, J. H. J., Hurley, D. J., Rodríguez, A., González-Altamiranda, E. A., Fenley, M. Circulating T cell subpopulations in dairy calves infected with Bovine viral diarrhea virus 2 and Bovine herpes virus 1 following modified-live virus booster vaccination: Effects of the administration route and trace mineral supplementation. Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology, 110871. doi:10.1016/j.vetimm.2024.110871. Accepted for publication, Dec 2024.


14. Caceres, C. J., Gay, L. C., Faccin, F. C., Regmi, D., Palomares, R., & Perez, D. R. (2024). Influenza A(H5N1) Virus Resilience in Milk after Thermal Inactivation. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 30(11). doi:10.3201/eid3011.240772.


15. Li, Y., Palomares, R. A., Liu, M., Xu, J., Koo, C., Granberry, F., . . . Wang, Q. (2024). Isolation and Characterization of Contemporary Bovine Coronavirus Strains. Viruses, 16(6), 965. doi:10.3390/v16060965

Scientific abstract presentations in national/international conferences:

1. Capik S, Larson R, White B, Amrine D, Karisch B, Harvey K, Parish J, Woolums A, McAllister H, Gouvea V, Scott M. 2023 update on the impact of management decisions on BRD morbidity, mortality, and performance in beef calves. Conference for Research Workers in Animal Disease (CRWAD). Chicago IL. January 20-23, 2024. #P106.


2. Hardee, D.V., Renter, D.G., Bryant, L.B. Clinical outcomes of feedlot calves with antibiotic resistant and non-resistant respiratory disease bacteria. Abstract #170. Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases, January 20-23, 2024, Chicago, Illinois.


3. Horton, V., Hanthorn, C., Thackrah, A., Renter, D.G., Cernicchiaro, N. Fostering antimicrobial stewardship: a survey of veterinary perspectives on bovine respiratory disease risk and metaphylaxis use in U.S. feedlots. Academy of Veterinary Consultants Summer Meeting, August 9, 2024, Denver, Colorado.


4. Horton, V., Hanthorn, C., Thackrah, A., Renter, D.G., Cernicchiaro, N. Understanding bovine respiratory disease (BRD) metaphylaxis practice across U.S. feedlots: a survey of veterinary consultants’ perspectives (Poster). Bovine Respiratory Disease Symposium, August 7, 2024, Denver, Colorado. Student Award Winner.


5. McAllister HM, Capik SF, Ramirez BI, Harvey KM, Morley PS, Valeris-Chacin R, Karisch BB, Woolums AR, Thompson AC, Scott MA. 2024. The impact of preweaning vaccination on gene expression in cattle that remain healthy or develop BRD during the backgrounding phase. Bovine Respiratory Disease Symposium (BRDS) 2024. Denver, CO.


6. McAllister HM, Capik SF, Ramirez BR, Harvey KM, Morley PS, Valeris-Chacin R, Karisch BB, Woolums AR, Thompson AC, Scott MA. 2024. How does preweaning vaccination impact host gene expression in beef cattle that remain healthy or develop bovine respiratory disease later in life? 2024 Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Convention & Exposition. Fort Worth, TX.


7. McAllister HR, Capik SF, Larson R, White B, Amrine D, Karisch BB, Harvey HM, Parish J, Woolums AR, Gouvea V, Thompson AC, Scott MA. 2025. How does vaccination and marketing impact bovine respiratory disease and inflammatory mediator production in beef calves? Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases (CRWAD). Chicago, IL.


8. McAllister HR, Capik SF, Ramirez BI, Harvey KM, Valeris-Chacin R, Karisch BB, Woolums AR, Scott MA. 2024. How does preweaning vaccination impact gene expression in cattle that remain healthy or develop BRD later in life? Conference of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners. Columbus, OH.


9. McAllister HR, Capik SF, Woolums AR, Karisch BB, Harvey KM, Scott MA. 2024. Effect of vaccination and marketing strategies on gene expression patterns in beef cattle via time course RNA-seq. 2024 VMBS Trainee Research Symposium and Banquet. College Station, TX.


10. McAtee, T., Renter, D.G., Bryant, L.K., Booker, C.W., Hunsaker, B.D., McMullen, C.A., Fenton, R.K., Raaphorst, H.S. Treating BRD: Comparing 3 BRD treatment options in feedlot calves that received tulathromycin metaphylaxis on-arrival. Bovine Respiratory Disease Symposium, August 7, 2024, Denver, Colorado.


11. Prosser HM, Ramirez BI, Valeris-Chacin R, Crosby WB, Morley PS, Woolums AR, Karisch BB, Scott MA. 2024. Transcriptome analysis of high-risk stocker cattle associates consistent inflammation-related pathways with BRD. 2024 VMBS Trainee Research Symposium and Banquet. College Station, TX.


12. Prosser HM, Ramirez BI, Valeris-Chacin R, Crosby WB, Woolums AR, Karisch BB, Baker EC, Scott MA. 2024. Analysis of high-risk stocker cattle transcriptome associates clinical BRD with consistent inflammation-related pathways. Conference of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners. Columbus, OH.


13. Ramirez B, McAllister H, Capik S, Valeris-Chacin R, Harvey K, Karisch B, Woolums A, Morley PS, Pinnell L, Scott M. Update on the molecular epidemiological assessment of beef cattle management systems. Conference for Research Workers in Animal Disease (CRWAD). Chicago IL. January 20-23, 2024. #P166.


14. Ramirez B, McAllister H, Capik S, Valeris-Chacin R, Harvey K, Woolums A, Karisch B, Scott M. Longitudinal blood RNA-Seq analysis of cattle to determine the impact of vaccination and marketing on clinical BRD. Conference for Research Workers in Animal Disease (CRWAD). Chicago IL. January 20-23, 2024. #P131.


15. Ramirez BI, McAllister HM, Capik SF, Valeris-Chacin R, Harvey KM, Woolums AR, Karisch BB, Scott MA. 2024. Longitudinal analyses of influence on vaccination, marketing, and bovine respiratory disease outcome influences on gene expression and microbial composition in beef cattle. Bovine Respiratory Disease Symposium (BRDS) 2024. Denver, CO.


16. Ramirez BI, McAllister HR, Capik SF, Valeris-Chacin R, Harvey HM, Woolums AR, Karisch BB, Pinnell LJ, Morley PS, Scott MA. 2025. Multiomic investigation in beef cattle characterizes management-associated immune modulation in context of respiratory disease. Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases (CRWAD). Chicago, IL.


17. Ramirez BI, McAllister HR, Capik SF, Valeris-Chacin R, Harvey KM, Woolums AR, Karisch BB, Scott MA. 2024. Longitudinal study on the influence of vaccination, marketing, and BRD outcomes on gene expression in beef cattle. Conference of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners. Columbus, OH.


18. Renter, D.G. Cattle health in the sustainability framework. Board of Directors meeting at the 2024 Annual Conference – National Institute for Animal Agriculture, Kansas City, Missouri, April 2024.


19. Renter, D.G. Impacts of Bovine Respiratory Disease on Sustainability. Bovine Respiratory Disease Symposium 2024: Challenging paradigms, Denver, Colorado, August 2024.


20. Scott MA, Palomares RA, Linson MK, Altamiranda EG, Hoyos-Jaramillo A, Bittar JH, Rodriguez A, Urdaneta J, Granberry F. 2024. Network analysis of splenic gene expression of cattle co-infected with bovine viral diarrhea virus 2 and bovine herpes virus 1 following vaccination and trace mineral administration. Conference of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners. Columbus, OH.


21. Scott MA, Palomares RA, Linson MK, Altamiranda EG, Hoyos-Jaramillo A, Bittar JH, Rodriguez J, Granberry F. 2025. Gene network analysis of cattle co-infected with BVDV-2 and BHV-1 following vaccination and mineral treatment. Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases (CRWAD). Chicago, IL.


22. L. Herrick, J.N. Kiser, V. Kelson, E. Suarez, H.L. Neibergs. 2024. Genomic regions associated with bovine respiratory disease in Holstein calves. International Plant and Animal Genome, San Diego, California.


23. L. Neibergs. 2024. Opportunities for understanding bovine disease mechanisms through genetic studies. Bovine Respiratory Disease Symposium, Denver, CO


24. Prim JG, Chamorro MF, Meyer F, Passler T, Falkenberg S, Stockler J, Rush J, Palomares RA. Effect of administration of intranasal mineral administration on immune and clinical outcomes of dairy calves challenged with bovine herpesvirus 1 (BHV-1). Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases (CRWAD). Jan 2025.


25. Cargnin Faccin F, L. Gay C, Regmi D, Rajao DS, Palomares RA, Perez DR. Experimental infection and viral pathogenesis of H5N1 in Jersey cattle. Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases (CRWAD). Jan 2025

Non-Refereed Publications

1. Calves get their best foot forward at branding. High Plains Journal. May 2024


2. Don’t Stress: Here’s how to handle the heat. Progressive Cattlemen. June 2024


3. Handling the Heat. Angus Journal. July 2024


4. Its Fair Season: Keeping animals cool at county shows. Salina Post. June 2024


5. Kansas Ranchers Prepare Cattle for Arctic Weather. KSNT 27 News. January 2024


6. Keep ‘Em Cool” Bovine Veterinarian. July 2024


7. Kstate coach shares wisdom with livestock producers. High Plains Journal. August 2024


8. Managing Hypothermia in Newborn Calves’ Successful Farming. January 2024


9. Online tool monitors animal comfort index in extreme heat. Brownfield Ag News. July 2024


10. Reduce Summer Stress for Cattle Success. Feedlot Magazine. Pg 6. June 2024


11. Research Roundup- Heat Mitigation Strategies in Feedyards. Angus Beef Bulletin June 2024 


12. Simple changes make the difference in cooling off cattle. Drovers. June 2024


13. The meat in your freezer is not secretly dangerous, Kansas cattle experts say. KWCH News. June 2024


14. The Value of a Cull. Kansas Stockman. May/June 2024


15. Weaning Strategies for calves: insights from K-States Dr. A.J. Tarpoff. Oklahoma Farm Report. October 2024

Extension, Education, and Outreach

1. Event: Calving School, Location: St. John, KS, Attendees: 85, Date: 1/4/2024


2. Event: Calving School, Location: Holton, KS, Attendees: 124, Date: 1/11/2024


3. Event: Calving School, Location: Howard, KS, Attendees: 60, Date: 1/18/2024


4. Event: Calving School, Location: Sublette, KS, Attendees: 55, Date: 1/25/2024


5. Event: BQA, Location: Basehor, KS, Attendees: 70, Date: 2/3/2024


6. Event: KSRE Update (Vet Med Meet and Greet), Location: Manhattan, KS, Attendees: 150, Date: 2/7/2024


7. Event: BQA (OKAN Conference), Location: Coffeyville, KS, Attendees: 100, Date: 2/9/2024


8. Event: Beef Quality Audit (Dairy Days), Location: Seneca, KS, Attendees: 35, Date: 2/12/2024


9. Event: Understanding the Beef Production Chain, Location: Washington, KS, Attendees: 12, Date: 2/15/2024


10. Event: BQA, Location: LaCrosse, KS, Attendees: 80, Date: 2/20/2024


11. Event: BQA, Location: St. Francis, KS, Attendees: 30, Date: 2/22/2024


12. Event: Improving Cattle Health from a Veterinarians Perspective, Location: Fairview, IL, Attendees: 55, Date: 3/6/2024


13. Event: Improving Cattle Health from a Veterinarians Perspective, Location: Wellman, IA, Attendees: 155, Date: 3/6/2024


14. Event: Improving Cattle Health from a Veterinarians Perspective, Location: Ashton, IL, Attendees: 80, Date: 3/7/2024


15. Event: Improving Cattle Health from a Veterinarians Perspective, Location: Welton, IA, Attendees: 30, Date: 3/7/2024


16. Event: Health considerations prior to going to grass, Location: Stockton, KS, Attendees: 20, Date: 3/12/2024


17. Event: BQA, Location: Junction City, KS, Attendees: 82, Date: 3/18/2024


18. Event: Ag Career Day, Location: Randolph, KS, Attendees: 50, Date: 3/20/2024


19. Event: PAC Summit. Quality Audit, Location: Scott City, KS, Attendees: 110, Date: 4/3/2024


20. Event: Serving Up Science. Beef Production, Location: Manhattan, KS, Attendees: 80, Date: 4/10/2024


21. Event: BQA (Neosho Valley Feeders), Location: Parsons, KS, Attendees: 8, Date: 4/18/2024


22. Event: BQA, Location: Manhattan, KS, Attendees: 71, Date: 4/23/2024


23. Event: Current Issues in Animal Ag- HPAI Update, Location: Zoom, Attendees: 19, Date: 5/1/2024


24. Event: BQA, Location: Council Grove, KS, Attendees: 6, Date: 5/17/2024


25. Event: BQA, Location: Lincoln, NE, Attendees: 11, Date: 6/5/2024


26. Event: Feedlot Environment, Location: Iowa Farm Tour, Attendees: 140, Date: 6/5/2024


27. Event: HPAI Update, Location: Eureka, KS, Attendees: 20, Date: 6/22/2024


28. Event: Cattle U. BQA, Location: Manhattan, KS, Attendees: 300, Date: 6/25/2024


29. Event: Serving Up Science: Beef Production, Location: Manhattan, KS, Attendees: 65, Date: 6/26/2024


30. Event: Calving School. Translated to Spanish for Alta Technicians, Location: Ulysses, KS, Attendees: 37, Date: 6/27/2024


31. Event: Effects of current technologies on cattle management. CAB Feeding Quality Forum, Location: Dodge City, KS, Attendees: 273, Date: 8/21/2024


32. Event: BQA, Location: Montezuma, KS, Attendees: 60, Date: 8/21/2024


33. Event: BQA, Location: Oswego, KS, Attendees: 10, Date: 8/27/2024


34. Event: BQA, National Hereford Convention, Location: Kansas City, MO, Attendees: 60, Date: 10/24/2024

03/17/2026

• Peer-reviewed scientific publications:
  
  
  
  • Horton V, Hanthorn C, Thackrah A, Renter D, Cernicchiaro N. Understanding metaphylaxis practices for cattle at uncertain risk for bovine respiratory disease across U.S. feedlots: a survey of veterinary consultants and feedlot managers. Translational Animal Science. Accepted.
  
  
  • McAllister HR, Capik SF, Harvey KM, Ramirez BI, Valeris-Chacin RJ, Woolums AR, Karisch BB, Morley PS, Scott MA. Proinflammatory Cytokines, Type I Interferons, and Specialized Proresolving Mediators Hallmark the Influence of Vaccination and Marketing on Backgrounded Beef Cattle. Vet Sci. 2025 Aug 30;12(9):834. doi: 10.3390/vetsci12090834.
  
  
  • Herrick AL, Kiser JN, White SN, Neibergs HL. 2025. Genomic regions associated with respiratory disease in Holstein calves in the Southern United States. Genes 16(7):741.
  
  
  • Herrick AL, Kiser JN, White SN, Neibergs HL. 2025. Genomic regions associated with bovine respiratory disease in Pacific Northwest Holstein cattle. Frontiers in Veterinary Science 12.
  
  
  • Renter DG, McAtee TB, Booker C, Horton LM, Bryant L, McMullen CA, Hunsaker B, Fenton RK, Raaphorst HS. Comparing initial antimicrobial treatments for bovine respiratory disease in feedlot cattle following tulathromycin metaphylaxis. Bov Pract. 2025. doi: 10.21423/bpj20269280.
  
  
  • Schupbach BS, Davis MS, Jennings TD, Dixon AL, Renter DG, Nickell JS. Comparison of a novel BRD prediction and automated disease detection technology to traditional methods in a U.S. feedlot. Transl Anim Sci. 2025. doi: 10.1093/tas/txaf067.
  
  
  • Weigand MC, Duncan ZM, Ellis WC, Weir CD, Schwandt EF, Levy AW, Gott PN, Tarpoff AJ, Blasi DA. Evaluation of Calcidol and Calcidol+Beta-carotene on feed intake, performance, and health in high-risk heifers. KAES Research Reports. 2025.
  
  
  • Weigand MC, Duncan ZM, Ellis WC, Weir CD, Schwandt EF, Levy AW, Gott PN, Martinez SE, Tarpoff AJ, Blasi DA. Nutrikinetic evaluation and modeling of 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 in beef cattle. KAES Research Reports. 2025.
  
  
  • Horton LM, Pendell DL, Renter DG. Economic analysis of randomized controlled trial data: a framework and feedlot cattle case study. J Anim Sci. 2025. doi: 10.1093/jas/skaf105.
  
  
  • Tarpoff AJ, Smith Z, Brouk M. Mitigating impacts of environmental extremes in ruminant animals. Vet Clin North Am Food Anim Pract. 2025;41(3):379-393. doi: 10.1016/j.cvfa.2025.07.002.
  
  
  • Woolums AR, Chase CCL. Biosecurity and biocontainment for ruminant respiratory disease. Vet Clin North Am Food Anim Pract. 2025 Mar;41(1):39-54. doi: 10.1016/j.cvfa.2024.11.007.
  
  
  
  


• Submitted manuscripts and other scholarly deliverables:
  
  
  
  • Hacker ND, Scott MA, Pinnell LJ, Doster E, Crosby WB, Woolums AR, Klima CL, Morley PS, Valeris-Chacin R. Exploring clonality of Mannheimia haemolytica in beef cattle. Submitted to Microbial Genomics.
  
  
  • Lamsal KR. Targeted enriched metagenomics unravels Mycoplasma bovis strain-level landscape in respiratory samples from cattle. Thesis Defense. September 2025.
  
  
  
  


• Scientific abstract presentations and conference proceedings:
  
  
  
  • McAllister HM, Capik SF, Ramirez BI, Harvey KM, Morley PS, Valeris-Chacin R, Karisch BB, Woolums AR, Thompson AC, Scott MA. 2026. Impact of preweaning vaccination on gene expression profiles in healthy and BRD-affected cattle during backgrounding. Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases (CRWAD). Chicago, IL.
  
  
  • Ramirez BI, McAllister HM, Capik SF, Harvey KM, Valeris-Chacin R, Pinnell L, Woolums AR, Karisch BB, Morley PS, Scott MA. 2026. Shotgun metagenomics characterizes consequences of disease and management practices in backgrounded beef cattle. Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases (CRWAD). Chicago, IL.
  
  
  • Hacker N, Scott MA, Pinnell LJ, Crosby WB, Woolums AR, Doster E, Morley PS, Valeris-Chacin R. Molecular epidemiology of field Mannheimia haemolytica isolates in beef cattle. CRWAD 2025. Chicago, IL.
  
  
  • Lamsal KR, Panaretos C, Dudley EP, Pinnell LJ, Scott MA, Richeson JT, Kittana HH, Morley PS, Valeris-Chacin R. Development and optimization of targeted enriched metagenomics protocol to obtain strain-level data for Mycoplasma bovis in respiratory samples from cattle. CRWAD 2025. Chicago, IL.
  
  
  • Herrick AL, Kiser JN, Neibergs HL. 2025. Analysis of gene sets enriched with respiratory disease in Holstein calves. American Dairy Science Association, Louisville, Kentucky.
  
  
  • Bradly I. Ramirez, Hudson R. McAllister, Sarah F. Capik, Robert J. Valeris-Chacin, Kelsey M. Harvey, Brandi B. Karisch, Amelia R. Woolums, Paul S. Morley, Lee J. Pinnell, Matthew A. Scott. Update on the molecular epidemiological assessment of beef cattle management systems. Conference for Research Workers in Animal Disease (CRWAD). Chicago, IL. January 18-21, 2025.
  
  
  • Hudson McAllister, Sarah Capik, Robert Larson, Brad White, David Amrine, Brandi Karisch, Kelsey Harvey, Jane Parish, Amelia Woolums, Vinicius Gouvea, Alexis Thompson, Matthew Scott. How does vaccination and marketing impact bovine respiratory disease and inflammatory mediator production in beef calves? Conference for Research Workers in Animal Disease (CRWAD). Chicago, IL. January 18-21, 2025.
  
  
  • Bradly Ramirez, Hudson McAllister, Sarah Capik, Robert Valeris-Chacin, Kelsey Harvey, Amelia Woolums, Brandi Karisch, Lee Pinnell, Paul S. Morley, Matthew Scott. Multiomic investigation in beef cattle characterizes management-associated immune modulation in context of respiratory disease. Conference for Research Workers in Animal Disease (CRWAD). Chicago, IL. January 18-21, 2025.
  
  
  • Enrique Doster, Cory Wolfe, Robert Valeris-Chacin, William B. Crosby, Michael L. Clawson, Amelia R. Woolums, Lee J. Pinnell, Paul S. Morley. Enriching without culture: target enriched metagenomics allows for strain-level characterization of M. haemolytica. Conference for Research Workers in Animal Disease (CRWAD). Chicago, IL. January 18-21, 2025.
  
  
  • Joanna Urbaniec, Peers Davies, John Ellis, Federico Hoffmann, Florencia Meyer, Paul S. Morley, Matt Scott, Amelia Woolums, Noelle Noyes, Joseph Neary. Prevalence of bovine coronavirus in nasal samples collected from beef calves during a controlled commingling event. Conference for Research Workers in Animal Disease (CRWAD). Chicago, IL. January 18-21, 2025.
  
  
  • F. Huertas, M.F. Chamorro, T. Passler, M. Saucedo, S. Taylor, D. Schwartz, J.E. Bayne, J. Stockler, M. Thoresen, A. Woolums. Nasal and bronchoalveolar BRSV IgG-1 transferred from maternal colostrum or a colostrum replacement in dairy calves. Conference for Research Workers in Animal Disease (CRWAD). Chicago, IL. January 18-21, 2025.
  
  
  • Horton V, Hanthorn C, Thackrah A, Renter D, Cernicchiaro N. BRD metaphylaxis survey of consultants and feedlot managers. AABP Annual Conference, Omaha, NE, September 2025.
  
  
  • Horton V, Hanthorn C, Thackrah A, Renter DG, Cernicchiaro N. Understanding metaphylaxis practices for cattle at uncertain risk of BRD. AVC Summer Conference, Norman, OK, August 2025.
  
  
  • Renter DG. Making Treatment Choices for Reducing BRD and Death Loss. 26th K-State Beef Stocker Field Day, Manhattan, Kansas, September 2025.
  
  
  
  


• Non-refereed publications / popular press:
  
  
  
  • “K-State research underscores complexity of treating bovine respiratory disease.” High Plains Journal. October 2025.
  
  
  • “Treating bovine respiratory disease is complex.” BEEF Magazine. October 2025.
  
  
  • “Have a plan for lice control this winter”. Angus Beef Bulletin Extra. January 2025.
  
  
  • “Livestock care not just lip service Veterinarian says”. High Plains Journal. January 2025.
  
  
  • “Setting the foundation for a successful sire”. Kansas Stockman. January 2025.
  
  
  • “Weather swings bring mud and concerns about calf health”. Drovers. February 2025.
  
  
  • “Wanted: Bulls Ready to Work”. Drovers. March 2025.
  
  
  • “Differentiating pasture lameness”. Protein Producers. April 2025.
  
  
  • “Prevent grass tetany with these essential management tips”. Drovers. April 2025.
  
  
  • “Don’t bring home more than ribbons. Biosecurity tips for livestock shows”. Kansas Farmer. April 2025.
  
  
  • “Functional facilities reduce stress and boost efficiency”. Drovers. May 2025.
  
  
  • “Handling the Heat”. Angus Journal. May 2025.
  
  
  • “Five Pre-Pasture Turnout Tips”. Drovers. May 2025.
  
  
  • “Pasture Turnout Tips: Optimum Forage Strategies”. Drovers. May 2025.
  
  
  • “K-State beef extension veterinarian provides solutions for managing heat stressed cattle”. Sunflower State Radio. June 2025.
  
  
  • “How to prevent grass tetany”. Bovine Veterinarian. May/June 2025.
  
  
  • “Its Fair Season: Keeping animal cool at county shows”. JC Post. June 2025.
  
  
  • “Simple changes make the difference in cooling off cattle”. High Plains Journal. June 2025.
  
  
  • “K-State beef veterinarian provides solutions for managing heat stressed cattle”. The Manhattan Mercury. June 2025.
  
  
  • “Cattle Industry monitors latest on New World Screwworm”. High Plains Journal. June 2025.
  
  
  • “5 Strategies to help cattle cope with heat”. Drovers. June 2025.
  
  
  • “Establish a biosecurity plan to keep animals healthy beyond barn”. Kansas Farmer. June 2025.
  
  
  • “Disease concerns with new herd introductions”. Protein Producers. July 2025.
  
  
  • “Raising the Steaks”. Angus Beef Bulletin. July 2025.
  
  
  • “Creepy Crawlies and spooky encounters from the field”. Bovine Veterinarian. October 2025.
  
  
  • “Weathering the Winter”. Kansas Stockman. November 2025.
  
  
  • “K-State vet helps hundreds earn Beef Quality Assurance certification”. KSNT News. November 2025.
  
  
  • “Make everyday count: Cold Stress Management”. Protein Producers. December 2025.
  
  
  
  


• Extension, education, and outreach:
  
  
  
  • 3/7/2025 — Manhattan, KS — Cattlemens Day (500 attendees).
  
  
  • 3/12/2025 — McPherson, KS — BQA (70 attendees).
  
  
  • 3/27/2025 — St. Marys, KS — BQA (30 attendees).
  
  
  • 4/22/2025 — Garden City, KS — BQA (20 attendees).
  
  
  • 5/30/2025 — Linn, KS — Calving Management, bilingual dairy training (15 attendees).
  
  
  • 6/13/2025 — Manhattan, KS — BQA: USA's path toward continuous improvement in the beef industry, group from Argentina (40 attendees).
  
  
  • 7/30/2025 — Ames, IA — Feedlot Short Course: Rumen Roundtable (30 attendees).
  
  
  • 7/30/2025 — Ames, IA — Feedlot Short Course: Managing foot health and lameness (30 attendees).
  
  
  • 7/30/2025 — Ames, IA — Feedlot Short Course: Chronic pen care (30 attendees).
  
  
  • 7/31/2025 — Ames, IA — Feedlot Short Course: Chuteside management tips (30 attendees).
  
  
  • 7/31/2025 — Ames, IA — Feedlot Short Course: Feeding cattle to heavier weights (30 attendees).
  
  
  • 8/7/2025 — Wichita, KS — BQA (HPJ Live) (20 attendees).
  
  
  • 8/20/2025 — Cimmaron, KS — Stocker calf health considerations (20 attendees).
  
  
  • 8/24/2025 — Manhattan, KS — 4-H Sweepstakes moderator/judge (50 attendees).
  
  
  • 8/28/2025 — Gridley, KS — KLA Field Day: ALT and Theileria (150 attendees).
  
  
  • 9/30/2025 — Ellsworth, KS — BQA (30 attendees).
  
  
  • 10/8/2025 — St. Louis, MO — BxD Summit: Raising cattle with intent (75 attendees).
  
  
  • 10/22/2025 — Holton, KS — BQA (65 attendees).
  
  
  • 10/28/2025 — Ottawa, KS — BQA (55 attendees).
  
  
  • 10/31/2025 — Kansas City, MO — BQA (60 attendees).
  
  
  
  


• Other activities:
  
  
  
  • Members continued planning for multistate project renewal and broader ruminant respiratory disease objectives for the next reporting cycle.