08/17/2004

?Arango, J. A., L. V. Cundiff, and L. D. Van Vleck, 2004. Breed comparisons of weight, weight adjusted for condition score, height, and condition score of beef cows. Professional Animal Scientist. p. 15-26.

Arango, J. A., L. V. Cundiff, and L. D. Van Vleck, 2004. Comparisons of Angus, Charolais, Galloway, Hereford, Longhorn, Nellore, Piedmontese, Salers, and Shorthorn breeds for weight, weight adjusted for condition score, height, and condition score of cows. J. Anim. Sci. 82. p 74-84.

Arango, J. A., L. V. Cundiff, and L. D. Van Vleck, 2004. Covariance functions ? random regression models for cow weight in beef cattle. J. Anim. Sci. p. 54-67.

Brown, M. A., Brown, A. H., and Sandelin, B. 2003. Seasonal weight changes and prepartum weight:height ratio in Angus and Brahman cows grazing common bermudagrass or endophyte-infected tall fescue. Prof. Anim. Sci. 19:342-349.

Casas, E., and L. V. Cundiff. 2003. Maternal grandsire, granddam, and sire breed effects on growth and carcass traits of crossbred cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 81:904-911.

Chase, C. C., Jr., Riley, D. G., Olson, T. A., Coleman, S. W. and Hammond, A. C. Maternal and reproductive performance of Brahman x Angus, Senepol x Angus, and Tuli x Angus cows in the subtropics. J. Anim. Sci. Accepted March, 2004.

Greiner, S. P., G. H. Rouse, D. E. Wilson, L. V. Cundiff, and T. L. Wheeler. 2003. Accuracy of predicting weight and percentage of beef carcass retail product using real-time ultrasound and live animal measures. J. Anim. Sci. 81:466-473.

Greiner, S. P., G. H. Rouse, D. E. Wilson, L. V. Cundiff, and T. L. Wheeler. 2003. Prediction of retail product weight and percentage using real-time ultrasound and carcass measurements in beef cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 81:1736-1742.

Greiner, S. P., G. H. Rouse, D. E. Wilson, L. V. Cundiff, and T. L. Wheeler. 2003. The relationship between real-time ultrasound measurements and carcass fat thickness and longissimus muscle area in beef cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 81:676-682.

Koch, R. M., L. V. Cundiff, K. E. Gregory, and L. D. Van Vleck. 2004. Genetic response to selection for weaning weight or yearling weight or yearling weight and muscle score in Hereford cattle: Efficiency of gain, growth, and carcass characteristics. J. Anim. Sci. 2004. 82. p. 668-682.

Lunstra, D. D., and L. V. Cundiff. 2003. Growth and pubertal development in Brahman-, Boran-, Tuli-, Belgian Blue-, Hereford- and Angus-sired F1 bulls. J. Anim. Sci. 81:1414-1426.

Nephawe, K. A., L. V. Cundiff, M. E. Dikeman, J. D. Crouse, and L. D. Van Vleck. 2004. Genetic relationships between sex-specific traits in beef cattle: Mature weight, weight adjusted for body condition score, height and body condition score of cows, and carcass traits of their steer relatives. J. Anim. Sci. 82:647-653.

Riley, D. G., Gray, J. T., Loneragan, G. H., Barling, K. S. and Chase, C. C., Jr. 2003. Escherichia coli O157:H7 prevalence in fecal samples of cattle from a southeastern beef cow-calf herd. J. Food Prot. 66:1778-1782.

Riley, D. G., Chase, C. C., Jr., Olson, T. A., Coleman, S. W. and Hammond, A. C. 2004. Genetic and non-genetic influences on vigor at birth and preweaning mortality of purebred and high percentage Brahman calves. J. Anim. Sci. 82:1581-1588.

Riley, D. G., Chase, C. C., Jr., Pringle, T. D., West, R. L., Johnson, D. D., Olson, T. A., Hammond, A. C. and Coleman, S. W. 2003. Effect of sire on ?- and m-calpain activity and rate of tenderization as indicated by myofibrillar fragmentation indices of steaks from Brahman cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 81:2440-2447.

Thrift, F. A., and T. A. Thrift. 2003. Review: Longevity attributes of Bos indicus x Bos taurus crossbred cows. Professional Animal Scientist 19:329-341.

Wheeler, T. L., L. V. Cundiff, S. D. Shackelford, and M. Koohmaraie. 2004. Characterization of biological types of cattle (Cycle VI): Carcass, yield, and longissimus palatability traits. J. Anim. Sci. 82:1177-1189.

ABSTRACTS:

Brown, M. A., Coleman, S. W., and Lalman, D. L., 2004. Relationship of sire estimated progeny differences to milk yield in Brangus cows. J. Anim. Sci. 82(Suppl. 2). 2004 Southern Section Meetings.

Brown, Jr., A. H., Z. B. Johnson, J. A. Hornsby, B. A. Sandelin, and R. T. Baublits. 2004. Postpartum maternal behavior score and preweaning calf performance in six breed groups of beef cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 82(Suppl. 2):6.

Coleman, S. W., Riley, D. G., Chase, C. C., Jr., Phillips, W. A., Horne, W. J. and Byrd, J. H. 2004. Evaluation of Romosinuano as straightbreds and crossbreds with Angus and Brahman: Carcass traits. J. Anim. Sci. 82(Suppl. 2):5(Abstr.).

Cundiff, L. V. 2003. Maternal performance of Hereford, Angus, Red Angus, Simmental, Gelbvieh, Limousin, and Charolais sired two-year-old crossbred females. J. Anim. Sci. 81 (Suppl. 1). p. 86.

Cundiff, L. V. 2003. Birth and weaning traits of topcross progeny of Hereford, Angus, Brangus, Beefmaster, Bonsmara, and Romosinuano sires. J. Anim. Sci. 81(Suppl. 2):8. (Abstract No. 32.)

Cundiff. L. V., T. L. Wheeler, S. D. Shackelford, and M. Koohmaraie. Feed efficiency of F1 cross steers by British and Continental European sire breeds. J. Anim. Sci. 82 (Supp.1) p. 6. (Abstract No. 21)

DeRouen. S. M. and F. A. Thrift. 2004. Maternal and reproductive performance of crossbred cows mated to moderate or high weaning weight EPD sires. J. Anim. Sci. 82 (Suppl. 1): (Abstr.).

Ellis, R. W., G. P. Rupp, P. J. Chenoweth, L. V. Cundiff, and D. D. Lunstra. 2003. Effects of testicular and seminal changes on fertility of yearling beef bulls. Proc. Soc. Theriogenology Ann. Conf. (Abstract)

Ellis, R. W., G. P. Rupp, P. J. Chenoweth, L. V. Cundiff, and D. D. Lunstra. 2003. Marked physical changes occur in yearling beef bulls during natural breeding. J. Anim. Sci. 81(Suppl. 1):144. (Abstract No. 568)

Gargantini, G., L. V. Cundiff, D. D. Lunstra, L. D. Van Vleck. Genetic relationships between male and female reproductive traits in beef cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 82 (Supp.1) p. 6. (Abstract No. 18)

Martinez, G. E., R. M. Koch, L. V. Cundiff, K. E. Gregory, S. D. Kachman, and L. D. Van Vleck. 2003. Estimate of heritability and genetic change for survival of Hereford cows. J. Anim. Sci. 81(Suppl. 2):8. (Abstract No. 31.)

Phillips, W. A., Coleman, S. W., Riley, D. G., Chase, C. C., Jr. and Mayeux, H. S. 2004. Evaluation of Romosinuano as straightbreds and crossbreds with Angus and Brahman: Stocker and feedlot gains. J. Anim. Sci. 82(Suppl. 2):5(Abstr.).

Riley, D. G., Chase, C. C., Jr., Coleman, S. W., and Olson, T. A. 2004. Evaluation of Romosinuano as straightbreds and crossbreds with Angus and Brahman: Preweaning calf traits. J. Anim. Sci. 82(Suppl. 2):4(Abstr.).

Snowder, G. D., L. V. Cundiff, R. M. Koch, and K. E. Gregory. 2003. Germplasm evaluation in beef cattle: Cycle IV: Post weaning growth and feed efficiency. J. Anim. Sci. 81(Suppl. 2):9. (Abstract No. 34.)

Snowder, G., L. D. Van Vleck, L. V. Cundiff, K. E. Gregory, and G. Bennett, 2003. Estimates of genetic parameters for respiratory disease in beef calves before weaning. J. Anim. Sci. 81 (Suppl.1). p. 88-89.

Vann, R. C., and R. D. Randel. 2003. Breed of sire and gender effects on chute exit velocity and chute temperament score in beef calves. J. Anim. Sci. (Suppl. 1) 81:121; Presented at the American Society of Animal Science Joint ADSA-ASAS National Annual Meeting in Phoenix, AZ, June 22-26, 2003.

Vann, R. C., J. F. Baker, and R. D. Randel. 2004. Relationships between measures of cow and calf temperament and live animal body composition traits in calves at weaning. J. Anim. Sci. 82:24(Suppl. 1); Presented at American Society of Animal Science-Southern Section, Feb. 14-18, 2004.

Vann, R. C. and R. D. Randel. 2004. Relationship between measures of temperament and carcass traits in feedlot steers. J. Anim. Sci. (TBA); Presented at American Society of Animal Science, St. Louis, MO, July 25-29, 2004.

Vann, R. C., B. Macoon, J. D. Perkins, and R. D. Randel. 2004. Relationships between temperament and growth traits in crossbred steers. J. Anim. Sci. 82:25(Suppl. 1); Presented at American Society of Animal Science-Southern Section, Feb. 14-18, 2004.

Wheeler, T. L., S. D. Shackelford, L. V. Cundiff, and M. Koohmaraie. Carcass yield, and palatability traits of steer progeny of Hereford,k Angus, Brangus, Beefmaster, Nonsmara, and Romsinuano sires. Proc. 56th Annual Reciprocal Meat Conference. Columbia, MO. p.113.

PROCEEDINGS:

Cundiff, L. V. 2003. Implications of breed evaluations. Page p. M-7-M-28. in Proc. 49th Ann. Beef Cattle Short Course, Texas A&M Univ., College Station, TX. August 4-6, 2003. (Proceedings)

Snowder, G., D. Van Vleck, L. Cundiff, K. Gregory, and G. Bennett. 2003. Estimates of genetic parameters for respiratory disease in beef calves before weaning. J. Anim. Sci. 81(Suppl. 1):88-89. (Abstract No. 351)

Van Vleck, L. D. and L. V. Cundiff. 2003. Across-breed EPD tables for the year 2003 adjusted to breed differences for birth year of 2001. Pages 55-63 in Proceedings Beef Improvement Federation 35th Research Symposium & Annual Meeting, Lexington, KY. (Conference Proceedings)

Vann, R. C., and R. D. Randel. 2004. Relationships between temperament and growth performance in beef cattle. TAMU-Overton, Forage-Livestock Field Day Report, April 2004, Research Center Technical Report No. 2004-01:93-94.

Vann, R. C., and R. D. Randel. 2004. Relationships between cow and calf temperament and live animal body composition traits in beef calves. TAMU-Overton, Forage-Livestock Field Day Report, April 2004, Research Center Technical Report No. 2004-01:95-96.

Vann, R. C., and R. D. Randel. 2004. Relationships between temperament and live animal body composition traits in crossbred stocker steers. TAMU-Overton, Forage-Livestock Field Day Report, April 2004, Research Center Technical Report No. 2004-01:97-98.

PROGRESS REPORTS:

Cundiff, L. V., T. L Wheeler, K. E. Gregory, S. D. Shackelford, R. M. Thallman, G. D. Snowder, and L. D. Van Vleck. Preliminary results from Cycle VII of the Cattle Germplasm Evaluation Program at the Roman L. Hruska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center. Available www.marc.usda.gov. online information. USDA, ARS. 2004. Germplasm Evaluation Program Progress Report No. 22. p. 01-15.

Vann, R. C., R. D. Randel, and J. F. Baker. 2003. Interrelationships between temperament and productive traits in beef cattle. MAFES Information Bulletin 399:28.

Vann, R. C., B. Macoon, J. D. Perkins, and R. D. Randel. 2004. Relationships between temperament and growth traits in crossbred steers grazing forages in central Mississippi. MAFES Information Bulletin, March 2004, 406:30(Abstr.).

Vann, R. C. and R. D. Randel. 2004 Breed of sire and gender effects on chute exit velocity and chute temperament score in crossbred beef calves. MAFES Information Bulletin, March 2004, 406:31(Abstr.).

09/14/2005

Brown, M. A., Coleman, S. W., and Lalman, D. L., 2005. Relationship of sire expected progeny differences to milk yield in Brangus cows. J. Anim. Sci. 83: 1194-1201.

Casas, E., White, S. N., Riley, D. G., Smith, T. P. L., Brenneman, R. A., Olson, T. A., Johnson, D. D., Coleman, S. W., Bennett, G. L. and Chase, C. C., Jr. Assessment of single nucleotide polymorphisms in genes residing on chromosomes 14 and 29 for association with carcass composition traits in Bos indicus cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 83:1315. 2005.

Liu, X.H., Marquez, A.P., Cundiff, L.V., and Van Vleck, L.D. Comparison of Longhorn- and Red Poll-sired calves from crossbred dams calving at 2 or 3 years of age. Prof. Anim. Sci. 2004. 20:330-335.

Riley, D. G., Johnson, D. D., Chase, C. C., Jr., West, R. L., Coleman, S. W., Olson, T. A. and Hammond, A. C. Factors influencing tenderness in steaks from Brahman cattle. Meat Sci. 70:347356. 2005.

Thrift, F. A. and S. M. DeRouen. 2005. Impact of weaning productivity, as mediated through sire selection, on subsequent pregnancy rate of the cow herd. Prof. Anim. Sci. 21:81-87.

Amen, T.S., A.D. Herring, C.A. Gill, and J.O. Sanders. 2004. Investigation of birth weight and gestation length in Bos indicus  Bos taurus cross calves produced through embryo transfer. 2004 Beef Cattle Research in Texas. Pp 1-3.

Brown, M. A., and Brown, Jr., A. H. 2005. Genotype x environment interactions in Brahman, Angus, and reciprocal-cross cows and their calves. Proceedings of the Symposium on Tropically Adapted Breeds, American Society of Animal Science Southern Section Meeting, Little Rock, AR, Feb. 8, 2005. Pp 166-181.

Chase, C. C, Jr., Riley, D. G., Olson, T. A. and Coleman, S. W. Evaluation of Brahman and tropically adapted Bos taurus breeds in the humid subtropics. In: Symposium on Tropically Adapted Breeds. Regional Project S-1013. ASAS Southern Section. Little Rock, AR, February 8, 2005. pp. 100109. 2005. (Conference Proceedings)

Cunningham, S.F., K.L. Key, A.E. Ducoing, J.O. Sanders, A.D. Herring, and D.K. Lunt. 2004. Evaluation of F1 cows sired by Brahman, Boran, and Tuli for reproductive performance and maternal performance. 2004 Beef Cattle Research in Texas. Pp 5-7.

DeRouen, S. M. 2005. Impact of moderate and high weaning weight EPD sires on cow productivity. 2005 Louisiana Beef Rep., Louisiana Agric. Exp. Sta. 33.

DeRouen, S. M. 2005. Impact of weaning weight EPDs on cow-calf productivity. The Louisiana Cattleman. 38(2):5, 13.

Gill, C.A., T.S. Amen, J.O. Sanders, and A.D. Herring. 2005. Reciprocal differences in gestation length and birth weight in Bos indicus/Bos taurus crosses. Proceedings of the Symposium on Tropically Adapted Breeds, American Society of Animal Science Southern Section Meeting, Little Rock, AR, Feb. 8, 2005. Pp 75-80.

Herring, A. D., S. F. Cunningham, L. V. Cundiff, J. O. Sanders, C. C. Chase, Jr., W. A. Phillips, J. F. Baker, J. W. Holloway, B. G. Warrington and S. W. Coleman. 2005. Varying differences between sexes in birth weight and weaning weight of calves sired by tropically adapted breeds at six diverse U.S. locations. Proceedings of the Symposium on Tropically Adapted Breeds, American Society of Animal Science Southern Section Meeting, Little Rock, AR, Feb. 8, 2005. Pp 182-188.

Key, K.L. 2004. Heterosis and heterosis retention for reproductive and maternal
traits in Brahman - British crossbred cows. Ph.D. Dissertation, Texas A&M
University, College Station.

Key, K.L., M.C. Meuchel, J.O. Sanders, and D.K. Lunt. 2004. Heterosis
retention in Brahman-Angus and Brahman-Hereford F2 cows for
reproductive traits and maternal effects on survival and weight traits of
their calves. 2004 Beef Cattle Research in Texas. Pp 9-10.

Riley, D. G., Hansen, G. R., Crockett, J. R., Olson, T. A., Chase, C. C., Jr. and Franke, D. E. Florida Crossbreeding Research. In: Symposium on Tropically Adapted Breeds. Regional Project S-1013. ASAS Southern Section. Little Rock, AR, February 8, 2005. pp. 1423. 2005. (Conference Proceedings)

Sanders, J.O., K.L. Key, D.G. Riley, and D.K. Lunt. 2005. Evaluation of heterosis retention for cow productivity traits in Bos indicus/Bos taurus crosses. Proceedings of the Symposium on Tropically Adapted Breeds, American Society of Animal Science Southern Section Meeting, Little Rock, AR, Feb. 8, 2005. Pp 196-203.

Sanders, J.O., S.F. Cunningham, A. Ducoing, A.D. Herring, and D.K. Lunt. 2005. Evaluation of the F1 crosses of the Tuli, Boran, and Brahman with Hereford and Angus for birth, growth, carcass, cow productivity and longevity characteristics. Proceedings of the Symposium on Tropically Adapted Breeds, American Society of Animal Science Southern Section Meeting, Little Rock, AR, Feb. 8, 2005. Pp 118-122.

Sanders, J.O., D.G. Riley, J. Paschal, and D.K. Lunt. 2005. Evaluation of the F1 crosses of five Bos indicus breeds With Hereford for birth, growth, carcass, cow productivity and longevity characteristics. Proceedings of the Symposium on Tropically Adapted Breeds, American Society of Animal Science Southern Section Meeting, Little Rock, AR, Feb. 8, 2005. Pp 88-99.

Arthington, J. D., Riley, D. G., Chase, C. C., Jr., Phillips, W. A. and Coleman, S. W. Acute phase protein response to weaning and transport in calves produced by matings of Romosinuano, Angus, and Brahman. J. Anim. Sci. 82(Suppl. 1):59. 2004.

Casas, C. F., and Cundiff, L. V. Growth and carcass traits in crossbred cattle
from Hereford, Angus, Norwegian Red, Swedish Red and White, Friesian, and
Wagyu maternal grandsires. J. Anim. Sci. 83(Suppl. 1). 2005.

Chase, C. C., Jr., Riley, D. G., Elsasser, T. H., Spicer, L. J., Lucy, M. C., Coleman, S. W. and Olson, T. A. Effect of insulin and growth hormone administration to mature miniature Brahman cattle on circulating concentrations of metabolic hormones and metabolites. J. Anim. Sci. 82(Suppl. 1):193. 2004.

Chase, C. C., Casas, E., White, S. N., Riley, D. G., Smith, T. P. L., Brenneman, R. A., Olson, T. A., Johnson, D. D., Coleman, S. W. and Bennett, G. L. Assessment of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) in genes residing on chromosomes 14 and 29 for association with carcass composition traits in Bos indicus cattle. P529. Int. Plant Anim. Genomes XIII Conf. Jan. 13-15, 2005. San Diego, CA, p. 203. 2005.

Cundiff, L. V., Wheeler, T. L., Shackelford, S. D. and Koohmaraie, M. Feed efficiency of Fl cross steers by British and Continental European sire breeds. American Society of Animal Science. Midwestern Section 82(Suppl. 2):38. 2004. (Abstract No. 21)

DeRouen. S. M. and F. A. Thrift. 2004. Maternal and reproductive performance of crossbred cows mated to moderate or high weaning weight EPD sires. J. Anim. Sci. 82 (Suppl. 1):5 (Abstr.).

Gargantini, G., Cundiff, L. V., Lunstra, D. D. and Van Vleck, L. 0. Genetic relationships between male and female reproductive traits in beef cattle. American Society of Animal Science. Midwestern Section 82(Suppl. 2):37. 2004. (Abstract No. 18.)

Horne, W. J., Brooks, J. C., Coleman, S. W., Phillips, W. A., Riley, D. G., Chase, C. C., Jr. and Miller, M. F. Characterization of Romosinuano breeding on palatability traits and shelf life of beef steaks. J. Anim. Sci. 82(Suppl. 1):18. 2004.

Nephawe, K. A., Cundiff, L. V., Dikeman, M. F., Crouse, J. D. and Van Vleck, L. D. Genetic relationships between sex-specific traits in beef cattle: Mature weight, weight adjusted for body condition score, height and body condition score measurement of cows and carcass traits of their steer relatives. J. Anim. Sci, 82:647-653. 2004.

Riley, D. G., and Sigua, G. C. Beef cattle research in West Central Florida. Florida Scientist 68(Suppl. 1):5. 2005.

Riley, D. G., C. C. Chase, Jr., S. W. Coleman, R. D. Randel and T. A. Olson. 2004. Assessment of temperament at weaning in calves produced from diallel matings of Angus, Brahman and Romosinuano. J. Anim. Sci. 83(Suppl. 1):6.

Riley, D. G., Chase, C. C., Jr., Coleman, S. W., Randel, R. D. and Olson, T. A. Assessment of temperament at weaning in calves produced from diallel matings of Angus, Brahman, and Romosinuano. J. Anim. Sci. 82(Suppl. 1):6. 2004.

Rios-Utrera, A., Cundiff, L. V., Gregory, K. E., Koch, R. M., Dikeman, M. F., Koohmaraie, M. and Van Vleck, L. D. Estimates of genetic correlations among carcass traits adjusted to different end points. J. Anim. Sci. 82(Suppl. 1):450. Abstract No. 888. 2004. (Abstract)

Rios-Utrera, A., Cunditf, L. V., Gregory, K. E. and Van Vleck, L. D. Heritability estimates for carcass traits adjusted to an age, weight or tat constant basis. American Society of Animal Science. Midwestern Section 82(Suppl. 2):37.2004(Abstract No. 20).

Snowder, G. D., Van Vleck, L. D., Cundiff, L. V., Gregory, K. E. and Bennett, G. L. Effect of heterozygosity on the incidence of bovine respiratory disease.
American Society of Animal Science. Midwestern Section 82(Suppl. 2):36.
2004. (Abst. No. 16)

Vann, R. C., J. F. Baker and R. D. Randel. 2004. Relationship between measures of cow and calf temperament and live animal body composition traits in calves at weaning. J. Anim. Sci. 82(Suppl. 2):24.

Vann, R. C., B. Macoon, J. D. Perkins and R. D. Randel. 2004. Relationship between temperament and growth traits in crossbred steers. J. Anim. Sci. 82(Suppl. 2):25.

Wheeler, T. L., Cundiff, L. V., Shackelford, S. D. and Koohmaraie, M. Characterization of biological types of cattle (Cycle VI): Carcass. yield, and longissimus palatability traits. J. Anim. Sci. 82:1177-1189. 2004.

White, S. N., Casas, E., Wheeler, T. L., Shackelford, S. D., Koohmaraie, M., Riley, D. G., Chase, C. C., Johnson, D. D., Keele, J. W. and Smith, T. P. L. New SNP marker in CAPN1 is associated with tenderness in cattle of Indicine, Taurine, and admixed descent. W058, P528. Int. Plant Anim. Genomes XIII Conf. Jan. 13-15, 2005. San Diego, CA., Final Abstracts Guide, p. 17, 203. 2005.

07/07/2006

Amen, T.S., A.D. Herring, C.A. Gill, and J.O. Sanders. 2006. Birth and weaning traits in Bos indicus  Bos taurus reciprocal backcross calves produced through embryo transfer. J. Anim. Sci. (accepted for publication).

Amen, T.S., A.D. Herring, C.A. Gill, and J.O. Sanders. 2006. Post weaning, carcass, and meat traits in Bos indicus  Bos taurus reciprocal backcross calves produced through embryo transfer. J. Anim. Sci. (accepted for publication).

Beauchemin, V. R., M. G. Thomas, D. E. Franke, G. A. Silver. 2006. Evaluation of DNA polymorphisms involving growth hormone relative to growth and carcass characteristics in Brahman steers. Gen. and Mol. Res. (In Press).

Casas, E., and L. V. Cundiff. 2006. Postweaning growth and carcass traits in crossbred cattle from Hereford, Angus, Norwegian Red, Swedish Red and White, Friesian, and Wagyu maternal grandsires. J. Anim. Sci. 84:305310.

Casas, E., S. N. White, T. L. Wheeler, S. D. Shackelford, M. Koohmaraie, D. G. Riley, C. C. Chase, Jr., D. D. Johnson, and T. P. L. Smith. 2006. Effects of calpastatin and µ-calpain markers in beef cattle on tenderness traits. J. Anim. Sci. 84:520525.

Cundiff, L. V. 2006. The impact of quantitative genetics on productive, reproductive, and adaptive traits in beef cattle. Pages 2946 in Proc. Aust. Beefthe leader! The impact of science on the beef industry. CRC for Beef Tech., Univ. New England, Armidale, NSW 2351, Australia. March 7-8.

Cundiff, L. V., and D. E. Franke. 2006. Growth and puberty characteristics of topcross females by tropically adapted sire breeds in temperate and subtropical regions of the United States. 8th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production 32:__. Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

Cunningham, S.F. 2005. Evaluation of F1 cows sired by Brahman, Boran, and Tuli for reproductive and maternal performance and cow longevity. M.S. Thesis, Texas A&M Univ., College Station.

Cunningham, S.F., K. L. Key, A. E. Ducoing, J. O. Sanders, A. D. Herring, and D. K. Lunt. 2005. Evaluation of F1 cows sired by Brahman, Boran, and Tuli for reproductive and maternal performance and cow longevity. Pages 14 in 2005 Beef Cattle Research in Texas.

Daniels, E. R. T. D. Bidner, M. A. Persica, III, and D. E. Franke. 2006. Influence of postmortem aging treatments on tenderness of beef steaks from three beef types. J. Anim. Sci. 84:(Southern Section ASAS meeting, Orlando FL. Undergraduate student competition).

DeRouen, Sidney M. 2006. Using sire EPDs in cow-calf production. Louisiana Agriculture. 49:26-27.

Franke, D. E., and L. V. Cundiff. 2006. Reproduction and maternal performance of two-year-old topcross females by tropically adapted sire breeds in temperate and subtropical regions of the United States. 8th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production 32:__. Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

Franke, D. E., D. G. Riley, J. C. Paschal, and C. C. Chase, Jr. American Brahman Breeders Association, 2005 Brahman Performance Special, Carcass Sire Summary. 2005.

Gargantini, G., L. V. Cundiff, D. D. Lunstra, and L. D. Van Vleck. 2005. Genetic relationships between male and female reproductive traits in beef cattle. Prof. Anim. Sci. 21:195199.

Guerra, J. L. L., D. E. Franke, and D. C. Blouin. 2006. Genetic parameters for calving rate and calf survival from linear, threshold, and logistic models in a multi-breed cattle population. J. Anim. Sci. 84: (Accepted for publication; in revision).

Herring, A. D., J. O Sanders, D. K. Lunt, J. E. Sawyer, M. A. Wegenhoft, and C.A. Gill. 2005. Segregation of disposition scores among families of Bos indicus-Bos taurus crosses. Proc. Western Section Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 56: 91-94.

Holloway, J. W., B. G. Warrington, and M. K. Owens. 2005. Phenotype x herbage allowance interactions in reproduction of calf heifers grazing semiarid rangeland. Page 137 in XX International Grassland Congress, Ed. F. P. OMara et al. Ireland and United Kingdom.

King, D. A., F. E. Espitia, C. E. Schuehle, R. D. Randel, T. H. Welsh, Jr., R. A. Oliphint, R. C. Vann, and J. W. Savell. 2005. Health status effects on carcass quality and beef tenderness in feedlot steers. Pages 125128 in 2005 Beef Cattle Research in Texas.

King, D.A., W.W. Morgan, R.K. Miller, J.O. Sanders, D.K. Lunt, J.F. Taylor, C.A. Gill, and J.W. Savell. 2006. Carcass merit between and among family groups of Bos indicus crossbred steers and heifers. Meat Sci. 72: 496-502.

King, D. A., C. E. Schuehle, R. D. Randel, T. H. Welsh, Jr., R. A. Oliphint, K.O. Curley, Jr., R. C. Vann, and J. W. Savell. 2005. Influence of animal temperament on the tenderness of beef M. Longissimus Lumborum steaks. Pages 129134 in 2005 Beef Cattle Research in Texas.

King, D.A., C. E. Schuehle-Pfeiffer, R. D. Randel, T. H. Welsh, Jr., R. A. Oliphint, B. E. Baird, K. O. Curley Jr., R. C. Vann, D. S. Hale, and J. W. Savell. 2006. Influence of animal temperament and stress responsiveness on the carcass quality and beef tenderness of feedlot cattle. Meat Sci. (Accepted-In Press).

Martinez, G. E., R. M. Koch, L. V. Cundiff, K. E. Gregory, S. D. Kachman, and L. D. Van Vleck. 2005. Genetic parameters for stayability, stayability at calving and stayability at weaning to specified ages for Hereford cows. J. Anim. Sci. 83:20332042.

Meuchel, M. C. 2005. Evaluation of heterosis and heterosis retention in Bos taurus  Bos indicus crossbred cattle for productivity traits in cows. M. S. Thesis, Texas A&M Univ., College Station.

Phillips, W. A., S. W. Coleman, D. G. Riley, C. C. Chase, Jr. and H. S. Mayeux. 2006. Stocker and feedlot performance and carcass characteristics of purebred Angus and Romosinuano steers. Prof. Anim. Sci. 22:813.

Riley, D. G., and J. R. Crockett. 2006. Heterosis retention and the dominance model in Florida beef research. Florida Cattleman and Livestock Journal 70(6):42, 44, 46.

Rios-Utrera, A., L. V. Cundiff, K. E. Gregory, R. M. Koch, M. E. Dikeman, and L. D. Van Vleck. 2005. Genetic analysis of carcass traits of steers adjusted to age, weight, or fat thickness slaughter end points. J. Anim. Sci. 83:764776.

Sanders, J.O. 2005. Evaluation of heterosis retention for cow productivity traits in Bos indicus / Bos taurus crosses. Pages H19H28 in Proceedings of the 51st Annual Beef Cattle Short Course.

Snowder, G. D., L. D. Van Vleck, L. V. Cundiff, and G. L. Bennett. 2005. Genetic and environmental factors associated with incidence of infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis in preweaned beef calves. J. Anim. Sci. 83:507518.

Snowder, G. D., L. D. Van Vleck, L. V. Cundiff, and G. L. Bennett. 2005. Influence of breed, heterozygosity, and disease incidence on estimates of variance components of respiratory disease in preweaned beef calves. J. Anim. Sci. 83:12471261.

Thrift, F. A., and S. M. DeRouen. 2005. Impact of weaning productivity, as mediated through sire selection, on subsequent pregnancy rate of the cow herd. Prof. Anim. Sci. 21:81-87.

Vann, R. C. 2006. Relationships between carcass quality and temperament in beef cattle. Pages 6872 in Proceedings of the Beef Improvement Federation, 38th Annual Research Symposium and Annual Meeting, April 18-21.

Vann, R. C., J. C. Paschal, and R. D. Randel. 2005. Relationships between measures of temperament and carcass traits in feedlot steers. Central Mississippi Research and Extension Center Annual Report Summary, Information bulletin 420 (June 2005):33-34(Abstr.).

Van Vleck, L. D., and L. V. Cundiff. 2005. Across-breed EPD tables for the year 2005 adjusted to breed differences for birth year 2003. Pages 126-142 in Proc. Beef Improvement Fed. 37th Ann. Res. Symp. and Ann. Meet. Billings, MT, July 6-9.

Warrington, B. G., J. W. Holloway, R. K. Miller, and H. Lippke. 2005. Utilizing forages to program steer growth patterns to achieve consistent quality beef. Page 189 in XX International Grassland Congress, Ed. F. P. OMara et al. Ireland and United Kingdom.

Wegenhoft, M. A., J. O. Sanders, D. K. Lunt, J. E. Sawyer, A. D. Herring, and C. A. Gill. 2005. Evaluation of four component traits of disposition in Bos indicus  Bos taurus cross. Pages 59 in 2005 Beef Cattle Research in Texas.

Wheeler, T. L., L. V. Cundiff, S. D. Shackelford, and M. Koohmaraie. 2005. Characterization of biological types of cattle (Cycle VII): Carcass, yield, and longissimus palatability traits. J. Anim. Sci. 83:196207.

White, S. N., E. Casas, T. L. Wheeler, S. D. Shackelford, M. Koohmaraie, D. G. Riley, C. C. Chase, Jr., D. D. Johnson, J. W. Keele, and T. P. L. Smith. 2005. A new SNP in CAPN1 extends the current tenderness marker test to include cattle of Bos indicus, Bos taurus, and crossbred descent. J. Anim. Sci. 83:20012008.

Williams, C. B., G. L. Bennett, T. G. Jenkins, L. V. Cundiff, and C. L. Ferrell. 2005. Using simulation models to predict feed intake: Phenotypic and genetic relationships between observed and predicted values. J. Anim. Sci. (submitted September, 2005).

Wright, B. A., J. O. Sanders, K. L. Key, D. G. Riley, and D. K. Lunt. 2005. Evaluation of heterosis retention for cow productivity traits in Bos indicusBos taurus crosses. Pages 1115 in 2005 Beef Cattle Research in Texas.

07/24/2007

Amen, T. S., A. D. Herring, J. O. Sanders, and C. A. Gill. 2007. Evaluation of
reciprocal differences in Bos indicus x Bos taurus backcross calves produced
through embryo transfer: I. Birth and weaning traits. J. Anim. Sci. 85:365-372.

Amen, T. S., A. D. Herring, J. O. Sanders, and C. A. Gill. 2007. Evaluation of
reciprocal differences in Bos indicus x Bos taurus backcross calves produced through embryo transfer: II. Postweaning, carcass, and meat traits. J. Anim. Sci. 85:373-379.

Arthington, J. D., Riley, D. G., Chase, C. C., Rae, D. O., Griffin, J. L., Coleman, S. W. 2007. Comparison of Florida-born, embryo-derived Angus calves sourced from Kansas and Florida herds on measures of performance, disposition, and body temperature from birth to weaning. J. Anim. Sci. (Suppl. 2):3.

Beauchemin, VR, MG Thomas, DE Franke, and GA Silver. 2006. Evaluation of DNA polymorphisms involving growth hormone relative to growth and carcass characteristics in Brahman steers. Genet. Mol. Res. 5:438-447.

Brenneman, R. A., Chase, C. C., Jr., Olson, T. A., Riley, D. G. and Coleman, S. W. 2007. Genetic diversity among Angus, American Brahman, Senepol and Romosinuano cattle breeds. Anim. Genetics 38:5053.

Brown, Jr. A. H., T. Z. Yazwinski, A. B. Johnson, J. G. Powell, J. L. Reynolds, S. T. Dewey, and C. W. Rowe. 2006. Sire effects and phenotypic variation for temperament scores and fecal egg counts in Angus cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 85(Suppl. 2):(Abstr. 5).

Chase, C. C., Jr., Riley, D. G., Olson, T. A. and Coleman, S. W. 2007. Brahman ´ Angus F1s excel in growth and reproduction. Florida Cattleman and Livestock Journal 71(7):3233.

Cunningham, S.F., A.H. Maiga, J.O. Sanders, and A.D. Herring. 2006.
Comparison of F1 cows sired by Brahman, Boran, and Tuli for reproductive, maternal, and cow longevity traits. American Society of Ani. Sci., Southern Section Abstracts.

Cundiff, LV and DE Franke. 2006. Growth and puberty characteristics of topcross females by tropically adapted sire breeds in temperate and subtropical regions of the United States. 8th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production 32:#18(4 pages).

Curley, Jr., K. O., J. Lyons, M. S. Brown, T. E. Lawrence, J. A. Carroll, R. C. Vann, S. T. Willard, T. H. Welsh, Jr., and R. D. Randel. 2006. Influence of breed type and temperament on anatomic and endocrinologic parameters of the bovine hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. J. Anim. Sci. 84(Suppl. 1):353(Abstr. W170).

Curley, K. O., Jr., C. E. Schuehle Pfeiffer, D. A. King, J. W. Savell, R. C. Vann, T. H. Welsh, Jr., and R. D. Randel. 2006. Relationships of cattle temperament and physiological responses to handling during typical management situations. J. Anim. Sci. 84(Southern Sectional Suppl. 2):32(Abstr. 97).

Daniels, ER, TD Bidner, MA Percia, and DE Franke. 2006. Influence of postmortem aging treatments on tenderness of beef steaks from three breed types. J. Anim. Sci. 84: Suppl. 2:3 (Abstr.).

DeRouen, S.M. and G.E. Reger. 2007. Evaluation of temperament and production traits of beef replacement heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 85 (Suppl. 2): (Abstr.).

Domingue, JD, MA Persica, TD Bidner, and DE Franke. 2006. Genetic and
environmental factors influencing variation in tenderness of steaks.
Louisiana Cattlemen 39:6:18.

Eenennaam, AL, J. Li, RM Thallman, RL Quass, ME Dikeman, CA Gill, DE
Franke and MG Thomas. 2007. Validation of commercial DNA tests for quantitative beef quality traits. J. Anim. Sci. 85:891-900.

Elzo, M. A., G. R. Hansen, J. G. Wasdin, J. D. Driver and J. L. Jones. 2007.
Evaluation of post-weaning phenotypic residual feed intake in an Angus-Brahman multibreed herd of beef cattle. American Society of Animal Science Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX. July 11, 2007. Poster presentation # W36.

Franke, DE and LV Cundiff. 2006. Reproduction and maternal performance of two-year-old females by tropically adapted sire breeds in temperate and subtropical regions of the United States. 8th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production 32:#6(4 pages).

Guerra, JLL, DE Franke and DL Blouin. 2006. Genetic parameters for calving rate and calf survival from linear, threshold, and logistic models in a multibreed beef cattle population. J. Anim. Sci. 84:3197-3203.

Guerra, JLL, DE Franke and DL Blouin. 2006. Heritability and EPD for calving rate and calf survival in a multi-breed population. J. Anim. Sci. 84: Suppl 2:9 (Abstr.).

Guerra, JLL and DE Franke. 2006. Sire expected progeny difference (EPD) for daughter calving rate. Louisiana Cattleman 39:9:6.

Hansen, G. R., M. A. Elzo, D. G. Riley, S. W. Coleman and J. C. Paschal. 2007.
Growth and Feed Efficiency: Utilization of Bos indicus Cattle in Florida Beef Enterprises. Proceeding 56th Annual Beef Cattle Short Course. Gainesville, Florida. 56:41-64.

King, D. A., C. E. Schuehle-Pfeiffer, R. D. Randel, T. H. Welsh, Jr., R. A. Oliphint, B. E. Baird, K. O. Curley, Jr., R. C. Vann, D. S. Hale, and J. W. Savell. 2006. Influence of animal temperament and stress responsiveness on the carcass quality and beef tenderness of feedlot cattle. Meat Sci. 74:546-556.

Maiga, A.H. 2006. Comparison of F1 cows sired by Brahman, Boran, and Tuli for reproductive, maternal, and cow longevity traits. M.S. Thesis, Texas A&M Univ., College Station.

Neufeld Arce R.O. 2006. Evaluation of heterosis and heterosis retention in Bos
taurus-Bos indicus crossbred cattle for reproductive and maternal traits in cows. M.S. Thesis, Texas A&M Univ., College Station.

Oliphint, R., N. Burdick, J. Laurenz, K. Curley, R. Vann, R. Randel, and T.
Welsh. 2006. Relationship of temperament with immunization response and lymphocyte proliferation in Brahman bulls. J. Anim. Sci. 84(Southern Sectional Suppl. 2):32(Abstr. 98).

Riley, D. G., Coleman, S. W., Chase, C. C., Jr., Olson, T. A. and Hammond, A. C. 2007. Genetic parameters for weight, hip height, and the ratio of weight to hip height from random regression analyses of Brahman feedlot cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 85:4252.

Riley, D. G., Chase, C. C., Jr., Coleman, S. W., and Olson, T. A. 2007. Evaluation of birth and weaning traits of Romosinuano calves as purebreds and crosses with Brahman and Angus. J. Anim. Sci. 85:289298.

Riley, D. G., Coleman, S. W., Chase, C. C., Jr., and Olson, T. A. 2006. Brahman adaptation research in West Central Florida. Brahman Journal 35(11):18, 26, 43.

Riley, D. G., Chase, C. C., Jr., Johnson, D. D., Olson, T. A., West, R. L., Coleman, S. W., Phillips, W. A., Franke, D. E. and Casas, E. 2007. Carcass traits and merit. Pages 71-80 in 56th Annual Beef Cattle Short Course Proceedings, "Utilization of Bos indicus cattle in Florida beef enterprises," University of Florida, Gainesville, 98 pp.

Riley, D. G., Chase, C. C., Jr., Coleman, S. W., Olson, T. A. 2007. Heterosis for reproductive traits in young F1, Romosinuano, Brahman, and Angus cows. J. Anim. Sci. (Suppl. 2):4.

Riley, D. G., G. R. Hansen, S.W. Coleman and C.C. Chase, Jr. 2007. Residual
feed intake and temperament breed differences among Florida heifers. American Society of Animal Science Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX. July 11, 2007. Poster presentation # T71.

Sanders, J.O., A.D. Herring, D.K. Lunt, J.E. Sawyer, and C.A. Gill. 2006.
Investigation of mechanisms influencing disposition in Bos indicus British crossbred cattle. 2006 Beef Cattle Research in Texas. Pp 1-6.

Smith, T., JD Domingue, JC Paschal, DE Franke, TD Bidner, and G Whipple.
2007. Genetic parameters for growth and carcass traits of Brahman steers. J. Anim. Sci. 85:1377-1384.

Thrift, F. A., and T. A. Thrift. 2006. Review: Expected versus realized progeny differences for various beef cattle traits. Prof. Anim. Sci. 22:413-423.

Vann, R. C., R. D. Randel, T. H. Welsh, Jr., S. T. Willard, J. A. Carroll, M. S. Brown, and T. E.Lawrence. 2006. Influence of breed type and temperament on feedlot growth and carcass characteristics of beef steers. J. Anim. Sci. 84(Suppl 1):396(Abstr. 468).

Vann, R. C., J. A. Parish, W. B. McKinley, B. J. White, and S. T. Willard. 2006. An evaluation of breeding soundness exam administration on subsequent ultrasound body composition traits in yearling beef bulls. J. Anim. Sci. 84(Southern Sectional Suppl. 2):37(Abstr. 114).

Vann, R. C. 2006. Relationships between carcass quality and temperament in beef cattle. Proceedings of the Beef Improvement Federation, 38th Annual Research Symposium and Annual Meeting, April 18-21, 2006, Pps. 68-72.

Wright, B.A., 2006. Reciprocal cross differences in Brahman-Hereford F2 cows: Reproductive and maternal traits. M.S. Thesis, Texas A&M Univ., College Station.

Wyatt, W., J. Miller, D. Franke and D. Blouin. 2007. Sire effects on liveweight,temperament, and parasite resistance traits in Angus replacement heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 85(Suppl. 2):2(Abstr. 6).

08/07/2008

Brown, M. A. and D. L. Lalman. 2008. Preweaning performance of calves from Bonsmara, Brangus, Charolais, Gelbvieh, Hereford, and Romosinuano sires bred to Brangus cows managed on native rangeland or improved forages. Prof. Anim. Sci. 24: 67-75.

Brown, M. A., X. Z. Wang, F. Q. Gao, J. P. Wu and D. L. Lalman. 2008. Postweaning gains in calves sired by six sire breeds evaluated on two preweaning forages and two postweaning management systems. Prof. Anim. Sci. (Accepted 3/5/2008).

Brown, M. A., X. Z. Wang, F. Q. Gao, J. P. Wu, and D. L. Lalman, 2008. Postweaning gains in calves sired by six sire breeds evaluated on two postweaning management systems. J. Anim. Sci. 86 (Suppl. 1):1.

Carroll, J. A., Arthington, J. D., Chase, C. C., Jr., Coleman, S. W., Riley, D. G., Spiers, D. E., and Reuter, R. R. Genetic influences on the bovine acute phase protein response following an endotoxin challenge. J. Anim. Sci. 86(Suppl. 2):21(Abstr.). 2008.

Chase, C. C., Jr., Randel, R. D., Riley, D. G., Coleman, S. W., and Olson, T. A. Genetic effects on circulating concentrations of cortisol at and after weaning in breed-types adapted to the subtropics. J. Anim. Sci. 86(Suppl. 2):2(Abstr.). 2008.

Coleman, S. W., Phillips, W. A., Chase, C. C., Jr., and Riley, D. G. Feed efficiency of tropically adapted breed and breed cross steers when fed in the southern plains. J. Anim. Sci. 85(Suppl. 1):189(Abstr.). 2007.

Cunningham, S.F., A.H. Maiga, K.L. Key, A.E. Ducoing, J.O. Sanders, A.D. Herring, and D. K. Lunt. 2008. Evaluation of F1 cows sired by Brahman, Boran, and Tuli for reproductive and maternal performance and cow longevity. 2008 Beef Cattle Research in Texas. (in press).

DeRouen, S.M. 2008. Temperament effects on development of replacement heifers. Hill Farm Research Station Field Day Summaries. Louisiana Agriculture Experiment Station.

Franke, D. E., D. H. Fischer, Jr., M. G. Thomas, and T. D. Bidner. 2007. Calpastatin and calpain genetic marker influences on shear force in Brahman steers. J. Anim. Sci. 85 (Suppl. 2): 3 (Abstr.).

Franke, D. E., and L. V. Cundiff. 2007. Tropically adapted F1 beef female and location influences on early performance. J. Anim. Sci. 85 (Suppl. 2): 6 (Abstr.).

Franke, D. E., M. G. Thomas, A. J. Garrett, and T. D. Bidner. 2007. An evaluation of SNP associations with calpastatin enzyme activity and shear force measurements in Brahman steers. J. Anim. Sci. 85 (Suppl. 1): 259 (Abstr.).

Franke, D. E., D. H. Fischer, Jr., M. G. Thomas, and T. D. Bidner. 2007. Calpastatin and calpain genetic marker influences on shear force in Brahman steers. J. Anim. Sci. 85 (Suppl. 2): 3 (Abstr.).

Franke, D. E., and L. V. Cundiff. 2007. Tropically adapted F1 beef female and location influences on early performance. J. Anim. Sci. 85 (Suppl. 2): 6 (Abstr.).

Franke, D. E., M. G. Thomas, A. J. Garrett, and T. D. Bidner. 2007. An evaluation of SNP associations with calpastatin enzyme activity and shear force measurements in Brahman steers. J. Anim. Sci. 85 (Suppl. 1): 259 (Abstr.).

Funkhouser, R.R. 2008. Evaluation of disposition scores in Bos indicus/Bos taurus cross calves at different stages of production. M.S. Thesis, Texas A&M Univ., College Station.

Funkhouser, R.R., J.O. Sanders, A.D. Herring, C.A. Gill, D.K. Lunt, and J.E. Sawyer. 2008. Evaluation of disposition scores in Bos indicus/Bos taurus cross calves at weaning. American Society of Ani. Sci., Southern Section Abstracts.

Godfrey, R. W. and R. C. Ketring. 2007. Temperament and chute exit velocity scores of Senepol calves after weaning. J. Animal Sci. 85(Suppl. 1):95.

Hansen, G. R., Carstens, G. E., and Riley, D. G. Relationship between residual feed intake, water intake and ultrasound body composition traits in Angus bulls. J. Anim. Sci. 85(Suppl. 1):551(Abstr.). 2007.

Murphy, K., S. Reiter, M. Brown, R. Okimoto, H. Brown, Jr., and C. Rosenkrans, Jr. 2008. Identification of genomic polymorphisms in upstream elements of the bovine CYP3A28 gene. . Anim. Sci. 86 (Suppl. 1):36.

Nabhan, I., M. Lamb, S. Reiter, R. Okimoto, M. Brown, H. Brown, Jr., and C. Rosenkrans, Jr. 2008. Relationships among bovine heat shock protein 70 genotype, forage type, and plasma concentrations of HSP-70. J. Anim. Sci. 86 (Suppl. 1):3.

Peng, Yun Shou, Jian Ping Wu, Li Xin Wei, M. A. Brown, Ji Ling Wu, and Duo Zeng Sanbei. 2008. Fatty acid profile in milk fat from Qinghai Plateau yak at different altitudes and parities. Prof. Anim. Sci. (Accepted 4/28/2008).

Phillips, W. A., Coleman, S. W., Chase, C. C., Jr., and Riley, D. G. Predicting back fat thickness in beef cattle using A-mode ultrasound technology. J. Anim. Sci. 86(Suppl. 2):25(Abstr.). 2008.

Qiu, X., Arthington, J. D., Riley, D. G., Chase, C. C., Jr., Phillips, W. A., Coleman, S. W. and Olson, T. A. Genetic effects on acute phase protein response to the stresses of weaning and transportation in beef calves. J. Anim. Sci. 85:23672374. 2007.

Riley, D. G., Loneragan, G. H., Phillips, W. A., Gray, J. T. and Fedorka-Cray, P. J. Fecal shedding of foodborne pathogens by Florida-born heifers and steers in U.S. beef production segments. J. Food Prot. 71:807810. 2008.

Riley, D. G., Hansen, G. R., Coleman, S. W., and Chase, C. C., Jr. Residual feed intake and temperament differences among Florida heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 85(Suppl. 1):263(Abstr.). 2007.

Riley, D. G., Chase, C. C., Miller, M. F., Brooks, J. C., Johnson, D. D., Phillips, S. W., and Olson, T. A. Genetic analyses of crossbred and purebred Romosinuano, Brahman, and Angus steers. J. Anim. Sci. 86(Suppl. 2):2(Abstr.). 2008.

Scharf, B., Wax, L. E., Carroll, J. A., Riley, D. G., Chase, C. C., Jr., Coleman, S. W., Keisler, D. H., and Spiers, D. E. Evaluation of physiological differences in heat tolerant (Romosinuano) and heat susceptible (Angus) Bos taurus cattle during controlled heat challenge. J. Anim. Sci. 85(Suppl. 1):466(Abstr.). 2007.

Van Eenennaam, A.L., J. Li, R. M. Thallman, R. L. Quass, M. E. Dikeman, C. A. Gill, D. E. Franke and M. G. Thomas. 2007. Validation of commercial DNA tests for quantitative beef quality traits. J. Anim. Sci. 85:891-900.

Zhao, D., Starks, P.J., Brown, M.A., Phillips, W.A., and Coleman, S.W. Assessment of forage biomass and quality parameters of bermudagrass using proximal sensing of pasture canopy reflectance. Grassl. Sci. 53:39-49. 2007.

07/23/2009

Bidner, T.D., P.E. Humes, W.E. Wyatt, D.E. Franke, M.A. Persica III, G.T. Gentry, and D.E. Blouin. 2009. Influence of Angus and Belgian Blue bulls mated to Hereford x Brahman cows on growth, carcass traits and longissimus steak shear force. J. Anim. Sci. 87:1167-1173.

Brown, M. A., X. Z. Wang, F. Q. Gao, J. P. Wu and D. L. Lalman. 2008. Postweaning gains in calves sired by six sire breeds evaluated on two preweaning forages and two postweaning management systems. Prof. Anim. Sci. (Accepted 3/5/2008).

Brown, M. A., X. Z. Wang, F. Q. Gao, J. P. Wu, and D. L. Lalman, 2008. Postweaning gains in calves sired by six sire breeds evaluated on two postweaning management systems. J. Anim. Sci. 86 (Suppl. 1): 1.

Caldwell, L. C., Chase, C. C., Jr., Riley, D. G., Coleman, S. W., Phillips, W. A., Welsh, T. H., Jr. and Randel, R. D. 2009. Influence of tropical adaptation on plasma insulin-like growth factor-I and residual feed intake in purebred and crossbred beef cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 87 (Suppl. 2): 20.


Chase, C. C., Waters, L. J., Davis, J. R., Riley, D. G., Coleman, S. W., Carroll, J. A. and Olson, T. A. 2009. Effect of shade on summer body temperature and respiration rate of Angus, Brahman, and Romosinuano heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 87 (Suppl. 2): 1.


Coleman, S. W., Phillips, W. A., Riley, D. G. and Chase, C. C. 2009. Post-weaning growth of tropically-adapted purebred and crossbred calves when finished in a temperate climate. J. Anim. Sci. 87 (Suppl. 2): 2.

Cooper, A.J., J.O. Sanders, A.D. Herring, C.A. Gill, D.K. Lunt, and J.E. Sawyer. 2009. Evaluation of birth weight, weaning weight, and gestation length in Bos indicus/Bos taurus cross calves. American Society of Anim. Sci., Southern Section Abstracts.

Cunningham, S. F., A.H. Maiga, K.L. Key, A.E. Ducoing, J.O. Sanders, A.D. Herring, and D. K. Lunt. 2008. Evaluation of F1 cows sired by Brahman, Boran, and Tuli for reproductive and maternal performance and cow longevity. 2007 Beef Cattle Research in Texas. Pp 23-26.

DeRouen, Sid, Don Franke and Wayne Wyatt. 2009. Louisiana Cattlemen Associations Convention: Tour of Beef Cattle Research at Central Research Station (Temperament of Replacement Heifers). January 10, 2009.

Elzo, M. A., Riley, D. G., Hansen, G. R., Johnson, D. D., Myer, R. O., Rae, D. O., Wasdin, J. G. and Driver, J. D. 2008. Effect of breed composition, temperament, and ELISA scores for paratuberculosis on phenotypic residual feed intake and growth in an Angus-Brahman multibreed herd. J. Anim. Sci. 86 (Suppl. 1): 204.


Elzo, M. A., Riley, D. G., Hansen, G. R., Johnson, D. D., Myer, R. O., Rae, D. O., Wasdin, J. G. and Driver, J. D. 2008. Association between breed composition, phenotypic residual feed intake, temperament, ELISA scores for paratuberculosis, and ultrasound carcass traits in an Angus-Brahman multibreed herd. J. Anim. Sci. 86 (Suppl. 1): 204.



Elzo, M. A., Riley, D. G., Hansen, G. R., Johnson, D. D., Myer, R. O., Rae, D. O., Wasdin, J. G. and Driver, J. D. 2008. Relationship between carcass traits and phenotypic residual feed intake, breed composition, temperament, and ELISA scores for paratuburculosis in an Angus-Brahman multibreed herd. J. Anim. Sci. 86 (Suppl. 1): 205.


Franke, D.E, T.D. Bidner, M.G. Thomas, and B.W. Woodward. 2008. Genetic markers in the leptin gene and association with carcass traits. J. Anim. Sci. 86 (E-Suppl. 3): 2(Abstr.).


Franke, D. E. 2008. Research with Beefmaster Cattle. United Beefmaster Breeders Annual Meeting, December. Shrevport LA.


Franke, D. E., T. D. Bidner, M. A. Persica III, and M. C. Canal. 2009. Polymorphism in E2FB, UASMS1, UASMS2, A1457G, and C963T genetic markers at the leptin locus in Brahman steers and their association with carcass traits. 2009 LSU AgCenter Beef and Forage Research Report. 35:(in press).


Franke, D. E. and M. C. Canal. 2009. A comparision of tropically adapted F1 cows for fertility, maternal ability, and size. 2009 LSU AgCenter Beef and Forage Research Report. 35:(in press).


Franke, D. E. and T. D. Bidner. 2009. Thyroglobulin, calpastatin, and calpain genetic markers in Brahman steers and their association with carcass and tenderness traits. 2009 LSU AgCenter Beef and Forage Research Report. 35:(in press).


Franke, D. E. 2009. Louisiana Beef Cattlemen Association Annual Meeting Tour of Beef Cattle Research Unit (A comparison of tropically adapted F1 beef cattle breeds and the influence of parasite fecal egg count and temperament in beef heifers on growth and first exposure fertility). January.


Funkhouser, R.R. 2008. Evaluation of disposition scores in Bos indicus/Bos taurus cross calves at different stages of production. M.S. Thesis, Texas A&M Univ., College Station.


Funkhouser, R.R., J.O. Sanders, A.D. Herring, C.A. Gill, D.K. Lunt, and J.E. Sawyer. 2008. Evaluation of disposition scores in Bos indicus/Bos taurus cross calves at weaning. American Society of Ani. Sci., Southern Section Abstracts.

Gao, F. Q., M. A. Brown, X. Z. Wang, P. J. Starks, and J. P. Wu. 2008.
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Godfrey, R. W. and R. C. Ketring. 2008. Relationship between temperament and chute exit velocity of Senepol calves after weaning. J. Anim. Sci. 86(E-Suppl. 2):328.

Murphy, K., S. Reiter, M. Brown, R. Okimoto, H. Brown, Jr., and C. Rosenkrans, Jr. 2008. Identification of genomic polymorphisms in upstream elements of the bovine CYP3A28 gene. . Anim. Sci. 86 (Suppl. 1): 36.

Nabhan, I., M. Lamb, S. Reiter, R. Okimoto, M. Brown, H. Brown, Jr., and C. Rosenkrans, Jr. 2008. Relationships among bovine heat shock protein 70 genotype, forage type, and plasma concentrations of HSP-70. J. Anim. Sci. 86 (Suppl. 1): 3.

Rayfield, A. B., A. H. Brown, Jr., Z. B. Johnson, J. G. Powell, J. L. Reynolds, S. T. Reiter, M. L. Looper, C. F. Rosenkrans, Jr. 2009. Relationships between prolactin promoter polymorphisms and Angus calf temperament scores and fecal egg counts. J. of Anim. Sci. 87 (Suppl.).

Riley, D. G., Chase, C. C., Coleman, S. W. and Olson, T. A. 2009. Breed effects and heterosis for rectal temperature and coat score in Brahman, Angus, and Romosinuano pure and crossbred calves. J. Anim. Sci. 87 (Suppl. 2): 1.


Peng, Yun Shou, Jian Ping Wu, Li Xin Wei, M. A. Brown, Ji Ling Wu, and Duo Zeng Sanbei. 2008. Fatty acid profile in milk fat from Qinghai Plateau yak at different altitudes and parities. Prof. Anim. Sci. (Accepted 4/28/2008).


Sanders, J.O. 2008. McGregor Genomics: Background and Procedures. Proceedings of the 54th Annual Beef Cattle Short Course. Pp N7  N-17.

Smith, T., M.G. Thomas, T.D. Bidner, J.C. Paschal, and D.E. Franke. 2009. Single nucleotide polymorphisms in Brahman steers and their association with carcass and tenderness traits. Genet. Mol. Res. 8:39-46.

Wang, X. Z*., M. A. Brown, F. Q. Gao, W. J. Liu, and J. P. Wu. 2008. Relationships of milk production of beef cows to postweaning gain of their calves. Proc. XXI Int. Grass. Cong. Vol. 2: 139.


Wang, X. Z., M. A. Brown, F. Q. Gao, J. P. Wu , D. L. Lalman and W. J. Liu. 2009. Relationships of milk production of beef cows to postweaning gain of their calves. Prof. Anim. Sci. 25: (Accepted March 30, 2009).

Wyatt, W. E., D. E. Franke, J. E. Miller, and D. C. Blouin. 2009. Genetic effects on liveweight gain, hair coat score, temperament, and parasite resistance traits in Angus and Brahman influenced replacement heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 87 (E-Suppl. 1):2 (Abstr.).

Wyatt, Wayne, Don Franke, Sid DeRouen, Jim Miller, and David Blouin. 2009. Breed and genetic effects on internal parasitism, hair coat scores, and postweaning liveweight gains in Angus and Brahman-influenced replacement heifers. 2009 LSU AgCenter Beef and Forage Research Report. 35: 13-16.


Wyatt, Wayne, Don Franke, Sid DeRouen, Jim Miller, and David Blouin. 2009. Breed and genetic effects of temperament traits and postweaning liveweight gains in Angus and Brahman-influenced replacement heifers. 2009 LSU AgCenter Beef and Forage Research Report. 35: 17-20.