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2. Anas, M., B. Zhao, H. Yu, C. R. Dahlen, K. C. Swanson, K. A. Ringwall, and L. L. Hulsman Hanna. 2025. Multi-trait phenotypic modeling through factor analysis and Bayesian network learning to develop latent reproductive, body conformational, and carcass-associated traits in admixed beef heifers. Front. Genet. 16:1551967.


3. Andrade, L. É., Filho, M. J., Lucena, H. K., Barreto, C. Y., Oliveira, L. R., Sousa, B. B., Vaz, F. A., Oliveira, D. J., Fonseca, M.A., and L. R. Bezerra. Changes in the fatty acid composition of vegetable oils affect the feeding behavior, feed preference, and thermoregulatory responses of sheep. Ruminants. 4:433-447. doi:10.3390/ruminants4030031


4. Basiel, B. L. Felix, T. L., & Dechow, C. D. 2025. Predictive ability of a commercial mixed-breed genomic test for feedlot performance and carcass traits of beef × Holstein steers. J. Anim. Sci. doi:10.1093/jas/skaf053


5. Basiel, B.L., J.A. Campbell, C.D. Dechow, and T.L. Felix. 2024. The impact of sire breed on feedlot performance and carcass characteristics of beef × Holstein steers. Transl Anim Sci. 23:8. doi: 10.1093/tas/txae043.


6. Baumgaertner, F., G. Ramirez-Zamudio, A. C. B. Menezes, I. M. Jurgens, M. R. Hirchert, J. L. Hurlbert, K. A. Bochantin, W. J. S. Diniz, L. P. Reynolds, A. K. Ward, P. P. Borowicz, S. R. Underdahl, J. D. Kirsch, S. T. Dorsam, K. K. Sedivec, K. C. Swanson, J. S. Caton, and C. R. Dahlen. 2024. Rate of body weight gain during early gestation in F0 beef heifers has effects that extend multigenerationally to the F2 fetuses. J. Anim. Sci. 102: skae295.


7. Beck, M. R. et al. Relationships between individual animal variation in dry matter intake and animal performance and feed efficiency of finishing beef cattle. Applied Animal Science, 40:639-646, 2024.


8. Beck, M. R. et al. Optimization of indigestible neutral and acid detergent fiber measurement protocols. Applied Animal Science, v. 40, n. 2, p. 124-131, 2024.


9. Bello-Bravo, J., D. Pilares, L.F. Brito, A.M. Toro Ospina, L.P.B. Sousa Junior, G.C.M. Mamani, J. Schoonmaker, and J. Richardson. 2024. Social sustainability and genetic biodiversity in Peruvian alpaca production: a review. Pastor. Res. Policy Pract. 14:1-12. doi:10.3389/past.2024.13668


10. Burhoop, J. E., J. L. Sperber, C. J. Bittner, F. H. Hilscher, J. C. MacDonald, and G. E. Erickson. 2024. Impact of partial oil removal on energy content of distillers grains plus solubles for finishing cattle. Animals. 14:2329 1-13. doi:10.3390/ani14162329


11. Carranza-Martin, A. C., D. L. Palmquist, and A. R. Relling. 2024. Symposium review: The impact of fatty acids as bioactive nutrients on the development of offspring. JDS Communications. doi:10.3168/jdsc.2024-0654.


12. Carter, R., Felix, T., Zinn, S., Govoni, K., Emenheiser, J., and Reed, S. 2025. Effects of Milk Replacer Composition on Growth and Development of Beef x Dairy Crossbred Calves. Translational Animal Science. doi:10.1093/tas/txaf005


13. Colin, R. L., J. L. Sperber, K. K. Buse, P. J. Kononoff, A. K. Watson, and G. E. Erickson. 2024. Effect of an algae feed additive on reducing enteric methane emissions from cattle. Transl. Anim. Sci. 8:1-7. doi:10.1093/tas/txae109


14. Cuervo, W., C. Gomez, F. Tarnonsky, I. Fernandez-Marenchino, A. Maderal, F. Podversich, J. J. Vargas, and N. DiLorenzo. 2024. Effect of cashew nutshell extract, saponins and tannins addition on methane emissions, nutrient digestibility and feeding behavior of beef steers receiving a backgrounding diet. Animals 14:3126. doi:10.3390/ani14213126


15. De la Cruz Gómez, A. G., H. Campos-García, G. D. Mendoza, J. C. J. García-López, G. Álvarez-Fuentes, P. A. Hernández-García, J. A. R. Jiménez, O. Cifuentes-Lopez, A.E. Relling, and H.A. Lee-Rangel. 2024. Macroalgae compound characterizations and their effect on the ruminal microbiome in supplemented lambs. Vet. Sci. 11:653. doi:10.3390/vetsci11120653.


16. Dennis, E. J., D. Gertner, and G. E. Erickson. 2024. Economic research on ethanol feed-use coproducts: A review, synthesis, and path forward. Animals. 14:1551 1-21. doi:10.3390/ani14111551


17. Eckhardt, E. P., Kim, W., Jaborek, J. R., Garmyn, A. J., Kang., D., Kim, J. 2024. Evaluation of Guanidinoacetic Acid Supplementation on Finishing Beef Steer Growth Performance, Skeletal Muscle Cellular Response, and Carcass Characteristics. J. Anim. Sci. 102:skae337.


18. Messersmith, E. and S. L. Hansen. 2024. Effects of increasing supplemental zinc to non-implanted and implanted finishing steers, J. Anim. Sci. 102. doi:10.1093/jas/skae365


19. Feitosa, T., Bezerra, L. R., Silva, A. C., Oliveira, D., Mazzetto, S., Cavalcanti, M., Pereira Filho, J. M., Oliveira, R., Oliveira, J., Fonseca, M., A. Silva. 2024. New manufacturing technology for rumen-protected fat using Apis mellifera beeswax: yield, characterization, and ruminant feeding. Trop Anim Health Prod 57. doi:10.1007/s11250-024-04261-y


20. Fernandes, I., Welk, A., Ranaud, D., Sockett, D., Felix, T., and Cantor, M. 2025. The association of lung consolidation and respiratory pathogens isolated at weaning on the growth performance of beef on dairy calves. J. Dairy. Sci. 108:39380-3990. doi: 10.3168/jds.2024-25617.


21. Ferrari, V. B., R. G. Bondurant, G. E. Erickson, K. H. Wilke, and J. C. MacDonald. 2024 Effects of displacing modified distillers grains with dry rolled corn on the performance of growing beef steers consuming cornstalk residue from different harvest methods. Appl. Anim. Sci. 40:717-724 doi:10.15232/aas.2024-02551


22. Franco, C.E., E. L. Rients, F. E. Diaz, F.E, S. L. Hansen and J. McGill. 2024. Dietary Zinc Supplementation in Steers Modulates Labile Zinc Concentration and Zinc Transporter Gene Expression in Circulating Immune Cells. Biol Trace Elem Res doi:10.1007/s12011-024-04123-6


23. Garcia Ascolani, M. E., F. Tarnonsky, S. Roskopf, F. Podversich, G. M. Silva, Tessa M. Schulmeister, M. Ruiz-Moreno,| T. J. Hackmann, J. C. B. Dubeux Jr., N. DiLorenzo. 2024. Supplementation with avian-derived polyclonal antibodies against Methanobrevibacter gottschalkii and M. ruminantium decreases ex vivo methane production and modifies ruminal fermentation in Angus crossbred steers. J. Anim. Sci. 102:1-10. doi:10.1093/jas/skae213


24. Giotto, F., Gamage, N. H., Macias Franco, A., Gerrard, D. G., Fonseca, M.A., A. S. Mello. 2024. Effects of liquid-based diets with breweries grains enriched with isolated starch and fish oil on veal quality. Meat Sci. 216:109594. doi:10.1016/j.meatsci.2024.109592


25. Gouvea, Vinícius N. et al. Methionine supply during mid-gestation modulates the bovine placental mTOR pathway, nutrient transporters, and offspring birth weight in a sex-specific manner. J. Anim. Sci. v. 102, p. skae305, 2024.


26. Haimon, M. L. J., E. Estrada-Cortes, T. F. Amaral, H. Martin, S. Jeensuk, J. Block, D. Heredia, M. Venturini, C. Santos Rojas, A. M. Gonella-Diaza, N. DiLorenzo, T. L. Scheffler, P. Dufour, M. A. Sirard, G. Dalmaso de Melo, K. G. Pohler, and P. J. Hansen. 2024. Provision of choline chloride to the bovine preimplantation embryo alters postnatal body size and DNA methylation. Biology of Reproduction 111:567–579. doi:10.1093/biolre/ioae092


27. Holton, G., Macias Franco, A., Richardson, W.; Stringham, T.; M. A. Fonseca. 2024. Evaluating the Effects of Ruminal Incubation and Abomasal Enzymatic Digestion on the Germination Potential of Bromus tectorum. Rangelands. 46:132-136. doi:10.1016/j.rala.2024.05.001


28. Hong, S., E. L. Rients, E.L., C. E. Franco, S.L. Hansen and J. McGill. 2024. Impact of an Injectable Trace Mineral Supplement on the Immune Response and Outcome of Mannheimia haemolytica Infection in Feedlot Cattle. Biol Trace Elem Res doi:10.1007/s12011-024-04251-z


29. Hurlbert, J. L., A. C. B. Menezes, F. Baumgaertner, K. A. Bochantin-Winders, I. M. Jurgens, J. D. Kirsch, S. Amat, K. K. Sedivec, K. C. Swanson, C. R. Dahlen. 2024. Vitamin and mineral supplementation to beef heifers during gestation: impacts on morphometric measurements of the neonatal calf, vitamin and mineral status, blood metabolite and endocrine profiles, and calf organ characteristics at 30 h after birth. J. Anim. Sci. 102:skae116.


30. Jero, N. P., Meiman, P. J. Stringham, T. K., Fonseca, M. A., T. Parker. 2024. Virtual Fences Successfully Contain Cattle Over a Wide Range of Stocking Densities and at Stubble Heights Below Common Riparian Management Targets. Rangeland Ecology & Management. doi:10.1016/j.rama.2024.11.002


31. Lobo, R. R., J. J. Vargas, A. Monteiro, S. S. Silva, G. K. Salas-Solis, K. G. S. Silva, J. A. Arce-Cordero, D. Vyas, N. DiLorenzo, J. O. Sarturi, and A. P. Faciola. 2024. SF6 tracer technique to estimate CH4 emission in a dual-flow continuous culture system: Test and application. Fermentation. 10:394; doi:10.3390/fermentation10080394


32. Lucena, K. H. O. S., Mazza, P. H. S., Oliveira, R. L., Barbosa, A. M., Perreira Filho, J. M., Bessa, R. J. B., Alves, S. P., Edvan, R. L., Pereira, E. S., Fonseca, M., Silva Filho, E. C., L. R. Bezerra. 2024. Slow-releasing urea coated with low-trans vegetable lipids: Effects on lamb performance, nutrient digestibility, nitrogen balance, and blood parameters. Animal Feed Science and Technology. V: 310.115925. doi:10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2024.115925


33. Macias Franco, A., Silva, A. E. M., Holton, G., Brody, T., M. A. Fonseca. 2024. Establishing the relationship between wildfire smoke and performance metrics on finished beef cattle in Western Rangelands. Translational Animal Science. 8:txae022. doi:10.1093/tas/txae022


34. Magossi, G., K. Schmidt, T. Winders, Z. Carlson, D. B. Holman, S. Underdahl, K. Swanson, and S. Amat. 2024. A single intranasal dose of essential oil spray confers modulation of the nasopharyngeal microbiota and short-term inhibition of Mannheimia in feedlot cattle: a pilot study. Sci. Rep. 14:823.


35. McDermott, R. L., B. C. Troyer, M. E. Youngers, R. A. Stock, G. E. Erickson, and J. C. MacDonald. 2024. Interaction of Sweet Bran inclusion and corn processing method in beef finishing diets. Transl. Anim. Sci. 8:1-8 doi:10.1093/tas/txae023


36. Mia, G. K., E. Hawley, M. Yusuf, S. Amat, A. K. Ward, W. L. Keller, G. Dorsam, and K. C. Swanson. 2024. The impact of exogenous vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP) on inflammatory responses and mRNA expression of tight junction genes in lambs fed high-grain diets. J. Anim. Sci. 102:skae309.


37. Mia, G. K., E. Hawley, M. Yusuf, G. Dorsam, and K. C. Swanson. 2024. Influence of vasoactive intestinal polypeptide on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, nitrogen balance, and digestive enzyme activity in lambs. J. Anim. Sci. 102:skae112.


38. Miller, J. L., N. R. Meier, K. H. Wilke, G. E. Erickson, and P. L. Loza. 2024. Effect of corn silage inclusion with different corn processing on finishing steer performance and carcass characteristics. Transl. Anim. Sci. 8:1-6 doi:10.1093/tas/txae101


39. Miqueo, E., G.A. Mattioli, D. P. Moore, M. G. Bilbao, K. D. Moran, and A. E. Relling. 2024. Impact of parenteral maternal supplementation with trace minerals and vitamins on neonatal calf antioxidant system and growth in a dairy herd. Animals. 14:1868. doi.org/10.3390/ani14131868.


40. Mirzaei, A., M, C. Londoño-Mendez, S. Lasso, P. E. Adams, Z. K. Seekford, J. J. Bromfield, D. Heredia, N. DiLorenzo, R. C. Chebel, A. M. Gonella-Diaza. 2024. Embryo production by Holstein heifers superovulated with a recombinant long-acting follicle stimulating hormone analog. J. Anim. Sci. 102:1-10. doi:10.1093/jas/skae326


41. Nicholls, G.T., B.J. Funnell, K.R. Stewart, R.P. Lemenager, N.G. Briggs, and J.P. Schoonmaker. 2024. Effect of supplementing algae to breeding and early gestation first calf heifers on growth and reproduction. J. Anim. Sci. 102:1-11. doi:10.1093/jas/skae282


42. N Genther-Schroeder, D T Smerchek, G B Penner, S L Hansen. 2025. Examination Of The Role Of The Rumen In Zinc Metabolism. J. Anim. Sci. doi:10.1093/jas/skaf052


43. Ojo, A.O., H.A. Mulim, G.S. Campos, V.S. Junqueira, R.P. Lemenager, J.P. Schoonmaker, and H.R. Oliveira. 2024. Exploring Feed Efficiency in Beef Cattle: From Data Collection to Genetic and Nutritional Modeling. Animals. doi:10.3390/ani14243633


44. Pereira Nieto, J. D., J. C. B. Dubeux, N. DiLorenzo, I. L. Bretas, M. V. F. dos Santos, M. Ruiz-Moreno, P. J. R. da Cruz, E. R. S. Santos, L. M. D. Queiroz, K. T. Oduor, and M. M. Vieira. 2024. Limpograss silage and protein supplementation as an alternative feed option to growing heifers in North Florida. Animals 14:2398. doi: 10.3390/ani14162398


45. Pittaluga, A. M., F. E. Miccoli, L. D. Guerrero, and A. E. Relling. 2024. Effect of multispecies fungal extract supplementation on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, ruminal fermentation, and the rumen microbiome composition of beef cattle fed forage-based diets. J. Anim. Sci. doi:10.1093/jas/skae387.


46. Podversich, F., L. O. Abdelhadi, S. Roskopf, G. M. Silva, E. Angeli, G. J. Hein, H. H. Ortega, M. Ruiz-Moreno, J. C. B. Dubeux Jr, and N. DiLorenzo. 2025. Evaluation of kernel processing and processor type in whole plant sorghum silage: Effects on nutrient digestibility and animal performance in backgrounding beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 103:1-12. doi:10.1093/jas/skae369


47. PROCTOR, Jarret A. et al. Utilizing gas flux from automated head chamber systems to estimate dietary energy values for beef cattle fed a diet. J. Anim. Sci. v. 102, p. skae167, 2024.


48. Pucetti, P., P. S. C. Valadares Filho, J. Travassos da Silva, G. A. P. Souza, F. A. Cidrini, L. G. Hollerbach, B. de Castro Silva, L. N. Renno, C. B. Sampaio, K. C. Swanson. 2024. Effects of different concentrate levels in AGRI-002E sorghum silage-based diets on nutrient intake and digestibility in beef cattle. Anim. Feed Sci. Technol. 315:116026.


49. Pucetti, P. S. C. Valadares Filho, J. V. Roque, J. T. Silva, K. R. Oliveira, F. A. S. Silva, V. J. Cardoso, F. F. Silva, and K. C. Swanson. 2024. Predicting ruminal degradability and chemical composition of corn silage using near-infrared spectroscopy and multivariate regression. Plos One 19:e0296447.


50. Rebelo, L. R., K. L. Clark, A. R. Relling, and C. Lee. 2024. Effects of feeding α-amylase-expressed corn silage and grain on performance, enteric methane production, and carcass characteristics in beef steers. T. Anim. Sci. txae080.


51. Rients, E., C. Franco, F. Diaz, J. McGill, and S. Hansen. 2024. Effects of zinc supplementation and implant abscess on the immune system and growth performance of growing beef steers, Translational Animal Science, 8, txae075, doi:10.1093/tas/txae075


52. Rosa-Velazquez, M., J. Ahn, K. Lee, and A. E. Relling. 2024. Transcriptomic analysis of sheep hypothalamus discloses regulatory genes potentially involved in sex-dependent differences in body weight of progeny born to dams supplemented with omega-3 fatty acids or methionine during late-gestation. J. Anim Sci. 102: skae160, doi:10.1093/jas/skae160.


53. Safain, K. S., M. S. Crouse, J. G. Syring, Y. L. Entzie, L. E. King, A. K. Ward, L. P Reynolds, P. P. Borowicz, C. R. Dahlen, K. C. Swanson, and J. S. Caton. Early gestational hepatic lipidomic profiles are modulated by one-carbon metabolite supplementation and nutrient restriction in beef heifers and fetuses. Metabolites. 15:302.


54. Safain, K. S., M. S. Crouse, J. G. Syring, Y. L. Entzie, L. E. King, M. R. Hirchert, A. K. Ward, L. P. Reynolds, P. P. Borowicz, C. R. Dahlen, K. C. Swanson, and J. S. Caton. 2024. One-carbon metabolites supplementation and nutrient restriction alter the fetal liver metabolomic profile during early gestation in beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 102:skae258.


55. Salinas-Chavira, J., Arzola, C., Hume, M., Fonseca, M. A., Ruiz-Barrera, O., Castillo-Castillo, Y., Ontiveros, M., Jones, B., Poole, L. T., Crippen, L. T., Zuñiga-Serrano, A., R. C. Anderson. Influence of Medium Chain Fatty Acids on Selected Microbes and on In Vitro Ruminal Fermentation of Air-Exposed Corn Silage. Topic: Functional Nutritional Strategies as Alternatives to Antimicrobials. Front. Vet. Sci. 11:1416695. doi:10.3389/fvets.2024.1416695


56. Silva, E. D., Zervoudakis, J. T., Sousa, O. D., Fonseca, M. A., Pereira, D. S., Dutra, F. O., Monge, E. P., Silva, V. E., Mata, D. D., N. F. De Paula. 2024. Effects of rumen-protected fat on performance, carcass and meat characteristics, and feeding behaviour of Nellore bulls finished in intensive grazing systems. Animal Production Science 64, AN23408. doi:10.1071/AN23408


57. Silva, A. E. M., Macias Franco, A., Ferguson, B. S., M. A. Fonseca. 2024. Influence of previous plane of nutrition on molecular mechanisms regulating the expression of urea and water metabolism related genes in the rumen and kidney of finishing crossbred Angus steers. Animal Nutrition, 17, 232-243. doi:10.1016/j.aninu.2023.12.011


58. Silva, A.E.M., Franco, A.M., Ferguson, B.S., M.A. Fonseca. 2024. Influence of previous plane of nutrition on molecular mechanisms regulating the expression of urea and water metabolism related genes in the rumen and kidney of finishing crossbred Angus steers. Anim. Nutr. 17, 232–243. doi:10.1016/j.aninu.2023.12.011


59. Smerchek, D. T., E. L. Rients, A. M. McLaughlin, K. J. Thornton, S. L. Hansen. 2024 Influence of steroidal implants and zinc sulfate supplementation on growth performance, trace mineral status, circulating metabolites, and transcriptional changes in skeletal muscle of feedlot steers, J. Anim. Sci. 102. skae154, doi:10.1093/jas/skae154


60. Smerchek, D. T., E. L. Rients, A. M. McLaughlin, J. A. Henderson, B. M. Ortner, K. J. Thornton, S. L. Hansen. 2024. The influence of steroidal implants and manganese sulfate supplementation on growth performance, trace mineral status, hepatic gene expression, hepatic enzyme activity, and circulating metabolites in feedlot steers, J. Anim. Sci. 102: skae062. doi:10.1093/jas/skae062


61. Henderson, J.A., E K Niedermayer-Conway, and S L Hansen. 2024. Determination of relative bioavailability of copper from copper glycinate in growing beef steers. Translational Animal Science. 8:txae105. doi:10.1093/tas/txae105


62. Smith, B. I., M. Vasquez Hidalgo, X. Li, K. A. Vonnahme, A. T. Grazul-Bilska, K. C. Swanson, T. E. Moore, S. A. Reed, and K. E. Govoni. 2024. The effects of maternal nutrient restriction during mid- to late- gestation with realimentation on fetal metabolic profiles in liver, skeletal muscle, and blood in sheep. Metabolites. 14:465.


63. Sousa, R. M., Zervoudakis, J. T., Mendonca, B. P. C., Castro, F. G. F., Campos, D. A. O., Teodoro, G. F. S., Martini, L. C. B., Silva, E. P., Fonseca, M. A., N. F. De Paula. 2024. Partial replacement of soybean meal by other protein sources on nutritional characteristics of beef cattle fed a whole corn grain diet. SEMINA. Ciências Agrárias (Online), v. 45, p. 251-269. doi:10.5433/1679-0359.2024v45n1p251


64. Sperber, J. L., E. A. Schumacher, D. J. Jordon, R. J. Cooper, T. L. Scott, S, Bundy, D. B. Burken, G. Sides, R. M. Cleale, and G. E. Erickson. 2024. Comparison of a single extended-release implant and a re-implant strategy on performance and carcass characteristics of beef finishing heifers. Appl. Anim. Sci. 40:661-668 doi:10.15232/aas.2023-02533


65. Sperber, J. L., R. G. Bondurant, G. E. Erickson, K. Bruns, R. N. Funston, and J. C. MacDonald. 2024. Effect of extended days on feed on carcass gain, efficiency, and quality of individually fed beef steers. Transl. Anim. Sci. 8:1-9 doi:10.1093/tas/txae081


66. Thompson, B., A. E. Relling, E. M. Ferreira, and B. J. Campbell. 2024. The effect of processing or concentration of dried distillers grain with solubles on the growth of finishing lambs, T. Anim. Sci. txae157, doi:10.1093/tas/txae157.


67. Torres, R.N.S., C.P. Ghedini, L.A.L. Chardulo, W.A. Baldassini, R.A. Curi, G.L. Pereira, J.P. Schoonmaker, M.T.C. Almeida, C. Costa, and O.R. Machado Neto. 2024. Potential of different strategies to increase intramuscular fat deposition in sheep: A meta-analysis study. Small Rum. Res. 234:107258. doi:10.1016/j.smallrumres.2024.107258


68. Torres, R.N.S., D.A.V. da Silva, L.A.L. Chardulo, W.A. Baldassini, R.A.T. de Almeida, M.T.C. Almeida, J.P. Schoonmaker, O.R. Machado Neto. 2024. The impact of liver abscess on performance and carcass traits in beef cattle: A meta-analysis study. Ruminants. 4:79-89. doi:10.3390/ruminants4010005


69. Trotta, R. J., K. C. Swanson, J. L. Klotz, and D. L. Harmon. 2024. Influence of postruminal casein infusion and exogenous glucagon-like peptide 2 administration on the jejunal mucosal transcriptome in cattle. PlosOne. 19:e0308983.


70. Vargas-Bello-Perez, E., M. A. Alonso-Díaz, A. Fernández-Salas, J. Jarillo-Rodríguez, J. Ku-Vera, L. Corona, N. DiLorenzo, and I. A. García-Galicia. 2024. An overview of techniques for measuring methane emissions in cattle in tropical grazing systems. Veterinaria Mexico OA 11. doi: 10.22201/fmvz.24486760e.2024.1372


71. Wanchuk, M. R., D. A. McGranahan, K. K. Sedivec, M. Berti, K. C. Swanson, T. J. Hovick. 2024. Prescribed fire increases forage mineral content in grazed rangeland. Int. J. Wildland Fire. 33:WF24009.


72. Wanchuk, M. R., D. A. McGranahan, K. K. Sedivec, and K. C. Swanson. 2024. Prescribed fire increases forage mineral content in grazed rangeland. Agr. Ecos. Env. 368:109004.


73. Weiss, W. and S. L. Hansen. 2024. Invited Review: Limitations to current mineral requirement systems for cattle and potential improvements. J. Dairy Sci. 107:12. 10099-10114.


74. Whalin, M., J. A. Roque-Jiménez, M. F. Oviedo-Ojeda, H. A. Lee-Rangel, and A. E. Relling. 2024. Effect of supplementation to offspring during early gestation and the growing phase with different sources of fatty acids on learning and memory ability of postweaning lambs, T. Anim. Sci. txae149, doi:10.1093/tas/txae149.


75. Winders, T. M., S. Amat, and K. C. Swanson. 2024. Evaluation of the effects of hempseed cake on plasma metabolites and cytokines in response to an LPS challenge in finishing steers. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 104:384-389.

07/02/2026

1. and Hansen, S. L. 2025. Zinc supplementation prior to transit and transit duration effects on inflammation and oxidative stress of beef steers. J. Anim. Sci.


2. Eekhoff, M. K., D. T. Smerchek, E. L. Rients, J. A. Henderson, B. M. Ortner, A. M. Baumhover, J. McGill, and S. L. Hansen. 2025. Enhancing steer growth and producer environmental stewardship through growth promoting technologies. J. Anim. Sci. 103(Suppl. 1): 228–229.


3. Henderson, J.A., J.L McGill, S.L. Hansen. 2025. Effect of excess liver copper concentration on response to bovine respiratory disease challenge in dairy-beef steers. Plains Nutrition Council Meeting.


4. Baumhover, A. M., Ortner, B. M., Thomson, D. U., Schwartzkopf-Genswein, K. S., and Hansen, S. L. 2025 Zinc supplementation prior to transit and transit duration effects on receiving performance of beef steers. Plains Nutrition Council Meeting.


5. Hansen, S. L. 2025. Ethical considerations and AI education in animal science. J. Anim. Sci. 103(Suppl. 3): 108–109.


6. Hansen, S. L. 2025. Strategies to tailor mentoring to the individual. J. Anim. Sci. 103(Suppl. 3): 330.


7. Steph Hansen and Mary Drewnoski. 2025. The Graduate Mentor’s Trail Map: A practical guide for faculty.


8. Smith Z.KF., Rusche W.C., Smerchek, D.T. Implant Strategies for Different Cattle Groups. Vet Clin North Am Food Anim Pract. 2026 Mar;42(1):43-58. doi: 10.1016/j.cvfa.2025.10.001. Epub 2026 Jan 12. PMID: 41530014.


9. Bemisderfer, M.L., C.J. Schneider, L.R. Thompson, and H.E. Larson. 2026. Effects of 28-day rotation of monensin and laidlomycin propionate on commercial cattle performance during the growing phase. Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports 12(1):1–8.


10. Bemisderfer, M.L., P. Ruiz Gonzalez, C.J. Schneider, and H.E. Larson. 2027. Sampling considerations for fecal starch and fecal pH assessment in commercial feedlot cattle. Kansas State University Cattlemen’s Day Research Reports 13(1):1–7.


11. Diller, L.E., L.R. Thompson, D.A. Blasi, and H.E. Larson. 2026. Use of unmanned aerial vehicle thermal imagery to assess the nutrient landscape of cattle pens. Kansas State University Cattlemen’s Day Research Reports 12(1):1–6.


12. Diller, L.E., L.R. Thompson, C.J. Schneider, and H.E. Larson. 2027. Association of feedlot pen-surface moisture, pH, and temperature with unmanned aerial vehicle thermal imagery. Kansas State University Cattlemen’s Day Research Reports 13(1):1–7.


13. Diller, L.E., L.R. Thompson, B.W. Auvermann, and H.E. Larson. 2027. Use of unmanned aerial vehicle technologies to evaluate cattle dust exposure at the bunk from feed truck traffic. Kansas State University Cattlemen’s Day Research Reports 13(1):1–6.


14. Diller, L.E., M. Shelor, and H.E. Larson. 2027. Comparing UAV imagery for cattle headcounts to conventional headcount practices in a commercial feedyard. Kansas State University Cattlemen’s Day Research Reports 13(1):1–5.


15. Weir, C., Z. Smith, H.E. Larson, D.A. Blasi, and L.R. Thompson. 2025. Effects of programmed feeding strategies on growth performance, carcass characteristics, and enteric emissions of finishing beef heifers. Kansas State University Cattlemen’s Day Research Reports 11(1):1–9.


16. Weir, C., Z. Duncan, C. Ellis, M. Weigand, W.B. Hollenbeck, E.C. Titgemeyer, and D.A. Blasi. 2025. Use of fiber recovered from dairy manure as a roughage source in finishing beef cattle diets. Journal of Animal Science 103(Suppl. 2):45–46.


17. Weir, C., Z. Duncan, C. Ellis, M. Weigand, W.B. Hollenbeck, E.C. Titgemeyer, and D.A. Blasi. 2025. Evaluation of lignin fiber recovered from dairy manure as a roughage source in finishing beef cattle diets. Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports 11(1):1–8.


18. Bemisderfer, M.L., C.J. Schneider, L.R. Thompson, and H.E. Larson. Effects of 28-day rotation of monensin and laidlomycin propionate on commercial cattle performance during the growing phase. Presented at the 2025 ASAS National Meeting, Hollywood, FL; 2026 Plains Nutrition Council Spring Conference; 2025 K-State Stocker Day; 2025 UNL Husker Nutrition Conference; and 2025 K-State Olathe Animal Health Regulatory Affairs Conference.


19. Diller, L.E., L.R. Thompson, D.A. Blasi, and H.E. Larson. Use of unmanned aerial vehicle thermal imagery to assess the nutrient landscape of cattle pens. Poster presentations at 2025 Midwest ASAS; 2025 Plains Nutrition Council Spring Conference; 2025 K-State Stocker Day; 2025 UNL Husker Nutrition Conference; and 2025 K-State Olathe Animal Health Regulatory Affairs Conference.


20. Diller, L.E., L.R. Thompson, C.J. Schneider, and H.E. Larson. Association of feedlot pen-surface moisture, pH, and temperature with unmanned aerial vehicle thermal imagery. Poster presentation at Midwest ASAS annual meeting.


21. Ruiz Gonzalez, P., M.L. Bemisderfer, C.J. Schneider, and H.E. Larson. Quantifying fecal starch variation in a commercial feedyard to inform sample size requirements for pen-level assessment. Poster presentation at Plains Nutrition Council Spring Conference.


22. Shelor, M., L.E. Diller, and H.E. Larson. Comparing UAV imagery for cattle headcounts to conventional headcount practices in a commercial feedyard. Poster presentation at the Kansas State University Undergraduate Research Symposium.


23. Weir, C., Z. Smith, H.E. Larson, D.A. Blasi, and L.R. Thompson. Effects of programmed feeding strategies on growth performance, carcass characteristics, and enteric emissions of finishing beef heifers. Presented at Kansas State University Cattlemen’s Day.


24. Weir, C., Z. Duncan, C. Ellis, M. Weigand, B. Hollenbeck, E. Titgemeyer, and D.A. Blasi. An evaluation of fiber recovered from dairy manure as a roughage source in finishing beef cattle diets. Presented at Kansas State University Cattlemen’s Day.


25. Cuervo W., Gonella, A., Hackmann, T, J., Gomez, C., Tarnonsky, F., Fernandez-Marenchino, I., Podversich, F., Maderal, A., Dubeux, G., Fernandez-Lehman, A., Foote, A., King, M., Vargas, J., and Nicolas DiLorenzo. (2026). TECHNICAL NOTE: Enhancing the quantification of microbial crude protein synthesis in beef cattle: the combined use of 16S/18S rDNA markers and triple marker technique. Submitted JAS


26. Vasco ACCM, Warren LK, Silva GM, Cuervo-Vivas W, Brandi RA, Silva VP, Lance JM, Dubeux JC Jr, Wickens CL. Blood and fecal metabolic responses of mature horses fed rhizoma peanut hay. J Equine Vet Sci. 2026 Feb 11:105805. doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2026.105805. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41687725. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.105805


27. C.C.M. Vasco, L.K. Warren, G.M. Silva, W. Cuervo-Vivas, R. A. Brandi, V. P. Silva, J.M. Lance, C.L. Wicken (2026). In vitro digestibility of dry matter and fiber components and gas production of hays used in equine diets and incubated in equine cecal inoculum Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - Intended submission - March 2026. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf300.600


28. Venturini, M., Heredia, D., Lopez Duarte, M, C., Joyce, K., Ruiz-Moreno, M., Tarnonsky, F., Cuervo, W., Ashrafi, N., Graham, S., Thatcher, W., Bittar, J., Dubeux, J., Chebel, R., DiLorenzo, N., and Gonella, A. (Submitted on 2026). Plasma molecular biomarkers for residual feed intake prediction in beef bulls. Accepted - Journal of Animal Sciences. https://academic.oup.com/tas/advance-article-pdf/doi/10.1093/tas/txag020/67077443/txag020.pdf


29. Fernandez-Lehmann, A., Gomez-Lopez, C., Tarnonsky, F., Fernandez-Marenchino, I., Maderal, A., Podversich, F., Schulmeister T., Vargas J., Dubeux G., Erazo-Mendes C., Cuervo W., Venturini M., Garcia L., Castillo A., and DiLorenzo N. (2026). Associative effects of external buffers and plant secondary metabolites on ruminal fermentation during an induced subacute ruminal acidosis challenge in beef steers. Journal of Animal Science, skag123. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skag123


30. Vargas, J. D. J., Tarnonsky, F., Maderal, A., Podversich, F., Fernández-Marenchino, I., Cuervo, W., Vanesa Ramirez, Sabina Novo, Andrés Fernández-Lehmann, Martín Ruiz-Moreno, Tessa M Schulmeister, Isabel Ruiz-Ascacibar, Ignacio R Ipharraguerre, and DiLorenzo, N. (2025). Impact of supplementing different sources of non-protein nitrogen on ruminal fermentation, nutrient digestibility, and microbial protein synthesis in beef cattle consuming a corn silage-based diet. Journal of Animal Science, 103, skaf272. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf272


31. Luke, J. R., Jaborek, J. R. 2026. Market price differences between beef-dairy-cross calves and dairy bull calves from Kentucky and Pennsylvania auctions. Appl. Anim. Sci., TBC: 1-10.


32. Pucetti, P., J. T. da Silva, J. A. Baroni, L. M. Gandra, C. S. Bittencort, I. P. Siqueira, L. N. Renno, S. A. Lopes, M. L. Chizzotti, P. V. R. Pauliano, K. C. Swanson, and S. C. V. Filho. Effect of duration of feeding a sorghum silage-based backgrounding diet in an intense postweaning production system for Nellore bulls on growth performance. 2026. Anim. Feed Sci. Technol. 334:116669.


33. Safain, K. S., K. C. Swanson, J. S. Caton. 2026. The interplay of one-carbon metabolism, mitochondrial function, and developmental programming in ruminant livestock. J. Develop. Biol. 14:3.


34. Safain, K. Z., M. S. Crouse, M. R. Hirchert, Y. L. Entzie, J. G. Syring, M. Daneshi, M. Anas, L. E. King, L. P. Reynolds, P. P. Borowicz, C. R. Dahlen, A. K. Ward, J. S. Caton, and K. C. Swanson. 2025. Tissue-specific mitochondrial functionality and mitochondrial-related gene profiles in response to maternal nutrition and one-carbon metabolite supplementation during early pregnancy in heifers. Animals. 15:2689


35. Gullickson, G. J., M. S. Nichols, L. E. Hansen, Y. L. Enzie, J. G. Syring, S. R. Underdahl, L. L. Hulsman Hanna, C. T. Tobin, K. C. Swanson, and Z. E. Carlson. 2025. The effects of replacing dried distillers grains with solubles with heat-treated soybean meal in forage-based diets on growth performance, nutrient flow, and digestibility in steers. J. Anim. Sci. 103:skaf224.


36. Craner, A. J., C. R. Dahlen, J. L. Hurlbert, A. C. B. Menezes, P. Banerjee, F. Baumgaertner, K. A. Bochantin-Winders, S. Amat, K. K. Sedivec, K. C. Swanson, and W. J. S. Diniz. 2025. Early life programming of the neonatal bovine jejunum in response to maternal vitamin and mineral supplementation. J. Dev. Orig. Health Dis. 16:e24.


37. Safain, K. S., M. S. Crouse, J. G. Syring, Y. L. Entzie, L. E. King, A. K. Ward, L. P Reynolds, P. P. Borowicz, C. R. Dahlen, K. C. Swanson, and J. S. Caton. 2025. Early gestational hepatic lipidomic profiles are modulated by one-carbon metabolite supplementation and nutrient restriction in beef heifers and fetuses. Metabolites. 15:302.


38. Antunes, S. L., D. Machado, M. A. P. Mschiatti, I. F. Vicci, V. N. Gouvea, L. O. Tedeschi, J. C. MacDonald, G. E. Erickson, and F. A. P. Santos. 2025. Inclusion of dry or wet fiber plus solubles or high protein distillers grains to replace flint corn, whole cottonseed, and soybean meal in diets for finishing Nellore bulls. Transl. Anim. Sci. 9:txaf079 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txaf079


39. Boyd, B. M., B. W. Neville, K. E. Hales, A. P. Foote, S. D. Shackelford, and G. E. Erickson. 2025. Effects of inclusion of urea and wet distillers with solubles in diets based on dry-rolled corn on heifer performance and carcass characteristics. Appl. Anim. Sci. 41:85-92 https://doi.org/10.15232/aas.2024-02612


40. Galyean, M. L., K. A. Beauchemin, J. S. Caton, N. A. Cole, J. H. Eisemann, T. E. Engle, G. E. Erickson, C. R. Krehbiel, R. P. Lemenager, and L. O. Tedeschi. 2025. Knowledge gaps in the nutrient requirements of beef cattle. Ruminants 5, 29 https://doi.org/10.3390/ruminants5030029


41. Hess, M. K., R. L. McDermott, G. E. Erickson, and M. L. Spangler. 2025. Genomics of liver abscesses in feedlot cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 103:skaf029   https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf029


42. Zhao, B, J. Hiller, T. Awada, B. Wardlow, G. Erickson, and Y. Shi. 2025. Forage biomass estimation using UAV-based remote sensing and machine learning: A tool for assessing management practices. Ecological Informatics 90:103361 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoinf.2025.103361


43. Centeno-Delphia, R.E., N. Glidden, E. Long, A. Ellis, S. Hoffman, K. Mosier, N. Ulloa, J.J. Cheng, J.L. DavidsonG, S. Mohan, M. Kamel, J.I. Szasz, J. Schoonmaker, J. Koziol, J.P. Boerman, A. Ault, M.S. Verma, and T.A. Johnson. 2025. Nasal pathobiont abundance is a moderate feedlot-dependent indicator of bovine respiratory disease in beef cattle. Anim. Microbiome. 7:27 (1-16). https://doi.org/10.1186/s42523-025-00387-y


44. Kamel, M., J.L. Davidson, A. Dextre, A. Ault, D. Pillai, J. Koziol, J. Schoonmaker, T.A. Johnson, and M.S. Verma. 2025. Development and evaluation of novel quantitative PCR (qPCR) and loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assays for bovine adenovirus type 7. bioRxiv 2025.11.06.687058. doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2025.11.06.687058


45. Schoonmaker, J. P. 2025. Gut barrier structure and function. Chapter 15. Pages 163-170 in Rumen Health Compendium. L.O. Tedeschi and T.G. Nagaraja, eds. (2 ed.). Kendall Hunt, Dubuque, IA.


46. Torres, R. de N. S., L.A.L. Chardulo, W. A. Baldassini, R.A. Curi, G.L. Pereira, R. A. T. de Almeida, M. T. C. Almeida, J. P. Schoonmaker, M. Gagaoua, and O.R. Machado Neto. 2025. How different strategies affect intramuscular fat deposition and marbling in meat: A meta-analysis on beef cattle. Anim. Prod. Sci. 65:AN25052. https://doi.org/10.1071/AN25052


47. Waldon NL, Garcia LG, Clevenger D, Relling AE. 2025. Effect of diet mixing strategies on growth performance and carcass characteristics of feedlot cattle. Transl Anim Sci.  doi: 10.1093/tas/txaf159.


48. Sella ME, Campagna AA, Taminelli GL, Fabra MC, Relling A, Nikoloff N, Carranza-Martin AC. 2025. Effects of resolvin D1 on bovine oocytes, cumulus cells, and in vitro embryo development. doi: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2025.117789.


49. Carranza-Martin, A. C., K. R. Nickles, D. Sherlock, and A. E. Relling. 2025. Supplementation with eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids during late gestation alters fatty acid profiles in ewe colostrum, milk, and plasma, and lamb plasma. J. Anim. Sci. skaf366. doi: 10.1093/jas/skaf366/8305180


50. Waldon, N. L., L. G. Garcia., D. D. Clevenger, and A. E. 2025. Effect of diet mixing strategies on growth performance and carcass characteristics of feedlot cattle. Trans. Anim. Sci.10:9:txaf159. doi: 10.1093/tas/txaf159


51. Scott, K. G., B. M. Bohrer, A. E. Relling, and B. J. Campbell. 2025. The effects of castration (ram lambs versus wether lambs) on animal growth, feed efficiency, carcass characteristics, and cutability. T. Anim. Sci. txaf154. doi: 10.1093/tas/txaf154


52. Garcia, B. M. C., B. Bohrer, S. Boyles, J. Rumble, A. E. Relling, and L. G. Garcia (accepted.). Ohio Beef Quality Audit – 2021: Survey of Carcass Characteristics Related to Quality Attributes and the Investigation of Meat Processor Needs. Journal of Extension.


53. Roque Jimenez J. A., L. D. de León-Martinez, G. D. Mendoza-Martínez, R. Flores-Ramírez, G. Espinosa-Reyes, A. E. Relling, U. Macias-Cruz, M. López-Romero, and H. A. Lee-Rangel. 2025 Effects of Salsola tragus as a Forage Source During Fattening on Productivity and Meat Metabolomics of Rambouillet Lambs. Ruminants 5:32. doi:10.3390/ruminants5030032


54. Ahn, J., I. S. Hwang, M. R. Park, M. Rosa-Velazquez, I. C. Cho, A. E. Relling, S. Hwang, and K. Lee. 2025. Evolutionary lineage-specific genomic imprinting at the ZNF791 locus. PLOS Genetics 21: e1011532. doi:10.1371/journal.pgen.1011532.


55. Mu, L., K. V. Almeida, C. A. Nino de Guzman, I. Fernandez-Marenchino, K. G. Arriola, H. Sultana, N. DiLorenzo, W. Li, and D. Vyas. 2026. Effect of exogenous glucoamylase on ruminal in situ and in vitro dry matter and starch degradability of cereal grains in beef cattle. Animal Bioscience. doi: 10.5713/ab.25.0328


56. Vargas, J. J., M. Swenson, M. Gomez Salmoral, L. Garcia, E. M. Paula, L. G. Sitorski, L. M. Campos, P. H. V. Carvalho, K. R. Stackhouse-Lawson, N. DiLorenzo, and S. E. Place. 2025. Use of animal performance and gas flux for estimating dry matter intake in growing steers. Trans. Anim. Sci. 9:1-7. https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txaf111


57. Vargas, J. J., F. Tarnonsky, A. Maderal, F. Podversich, I. Fernández-Marenchino, W. Cuervo, V. Ramirez, S. Novo, A. Fernández-Lehmann, M. Ruiz-Moreno, T. M. Schulmeister, I. Ruiz-Ascacibar, I. R. Ipharraguerre, and N. DiLorenzo. 2025. Impact of supplementing different sources of non-protein nitrogen on ruminal fermentation, nutrient digestibility, and microbial protein synthesis in beef cattle consuming a corn silage-based diet. J. Anim. Sci. 103:1-11. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf272


58. Fernandez-Marenchino, I., L. Garcia, A. Maderal, F. Tarnonsky, F. Podversich, J. J. Vargas, W. Cuervo, C. Gomez-Lopez, T. M. Schulmeister, I. Yoon, and N. DiLorenzo. 2025. Assessing the effects of supplementation with a Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation-derived postbiotic on methane production, ruminal fermentation, and nutrient utilization in beef cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 103:1-9. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf223


59. Silva, G. M., A. E. Moreira da Silva, A. Macias Franco, M. E. Garcia-Ascolani, F. Podversich, and N. DiLorenzo. 2025. Invited review: Utilizing polyclonal antibodies to improve rumen function. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 105:1-12. dx.doi.org/10.1139/cjas-2024-0158


60. DeHaan, E. R., C. W. Dornbach, A. D. Blair, N. C. Burdick Sanchez, J. A. Carroll, P. R. Broadway, W. C. Rusche, K. E. Hales, and Z. K. Smith. 2025. Influence of source of origin and region of finishing on growth performance and carcass characteristics of finishing heifers fed in the United States. Journal of Animal Science 103:skaf013.


61. Francis, F. L., F. Podversich, W. C. Rusche, and Z. K. Smith. 2026. Increasing dietary roughage equivalent from 7 to 12% during the final 28 days on feed does not impact growth performance but may improve ruminal health in feedlot steers. Translational Animal Science doi: 10.1093/tas/txag068


62. Francis, F. L., T. J. Spore, B. Troyer, M. E. Corrigan, D. E. Amrine, D. G. Renter, M. May, C. Booker, T. Bryant, J. Szasz, A. Word, K. Karr, B. Holland, A. Turgeon, M. Theurer, T. Fox, and Z. K. Smith. 2025. A pooled analysis of seven large pen feedlot studies: Influence of Megasphaera elsdenii NCIMB 41125 on late-term mortality and growth performance of feedlot steers and heifers following terminal processing. Journal of Animal Science doi: 10.1093/jas/skaf263


63. Green, K. L., M. R. Kovarna, E. R. Schlegel, C. L. Wright, A. C. Menezes, Z. K. Smith, and J. N. Drum. 2025. Omega-3 supplement alters water consumption and plasma fatty acid profile of beef heifers. Journal of Animal Science 103:skaf312.


64. Johnson, B. J., Z. K. Smith, P. M. Urso, and J. Kim. 2025. International Symposium on Ruminant Physiology: Nutrient signaling to skeletal muscle and adipose tissue. Journal of Dairy Science


65. Maia Ribeiro, T. L., F. L. Francis, W. C. Rusche, F. Podversich, and Z. K. Smith. 2025. Effects of cyclic monensin supplementation: growth performance and carcase evaluation in beef steers fed a finishing diet. Italian Journal of Animal Science 24(1):2137-2145.


66. Maia Ribeiro, T. L., J. S. Heldt, E. H. Wall, B. K. Wilson, N. Owen, S. Davis, W. C. Rusche, F. Podversich, and Z. K. Smith. 2025. Effects of a formulated botanical blend on growth performance and carcass characteristics in feedlot cattle: a pooled analysis. Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica, Section A—Animal Science 74(4):171-181.


67. Podversich, F., J. Bonilla Urbina, C. Coble, Z. K. Smith, W. C. Rusche, R. O’Sullivan, M. J. Leggett, S. L. Parker-Norman, and A. C. B. Menezes. 2026. A Blend of Essential Oils (Blend of Eugenol, Linalool, Anethole, and Cinnamaldehyde) Increases Ruminal Propionate and Improves Total Tract Starch Digestibility in Steers Fed a Dry-Rolled Corn-Based Finishing Diet. Fermentation 12(5):248.


68. Podversich, F., J. E. Griffin, J. S. Heldt, W. C. Rusche, and Z. K. Smith. 2025. Evaluation of feeding a glycerol-based electrolyte solution prior to harvest in beef steers. Translational Animal Science:txaf124.


69. Podversich, F., T. L. M. Ribeiro, F. L. Francis, W. C. Rusche, and Z. K. F. Smith. 2025. Evaluation of dietary inclusion of a blend of essential oils and probiotics for growing beef cattle. Translational Animal Science 9doi: 10.1093/tas/txaf157


70. Podversich, F., W. Rusche, S. Bird, B. Rops, P. Sexton, and Z. Smith. 2025. Hybrid rye grain inclusion strategies as a replacement for corn grain in finishing cattle diets: Effects on growth performance and carcass characteristics1. Translational Animal Science:txaf059.


71. Podversich, F., W. C. Rusche, S. L. Bird, and Z. K. Smith. 2025. Effect of processing method of hybrid rye grain on growth performance, dietary net energy utilization, and carcass characteristics of yearling beef steers fed a finishing diet. Translational Animal Science 9:txaf102.


72. Ribeiro, T. L. M., B. B. Grimes Francis, C. R. Ross, J. J. Delver, F. L. Francis, J. S. Heldt, E. H. Wall, W. C. Rusche, and Z. K. Smith. 2025. Evaluation of a phytogenic blend fed with monensin on post-weaning growth performance, health, and sera metabolite responses during the initial 56 d feedlot receiving period in steer calves. Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica, Section A — Animal Science 74(1):18-26. doi: 10.1080/09064702.2024.2402696


73. Smith, Z. K., and B. J. Johnson. 2026. Introduction to Hormonal Growth Promotants and Mechanism of Action. Veterinary Clinics: Food Animal Practice 42(1):31-41.


74. Smith, Z. K., W. C. Rusche, and D. T. Smerchek. 2026. Implant Strategies for Different Cattle Groups. Veterinary Clinics: Food Animal Practice


75. Tarpoff, A., Z. Smith, and M. Brouk. 2025. Mitigating Impacts of Environmental Extremes in Ruminant Animals. Veterinary Clinics: Food Animal Practice 41(3):379-393.


76. Wehrbein, M. A., F. Podversich, H. M. Menendez, Z. K. F. Smith, W. C. Rusche, and A. C. B. Menezes. 2026. Optimizing Nutrient and Water Utilization During Late Gestation and Early Lactation in Beef Cows: The Power of Limit-Feeding a Precision Energy Diet. AgriEngineering 8(5):196.