06/19/2006

WERA 039

Participant Publications
(2004/2006)


Montana

MANUSCRIPTS IN PEER REVIEW

IN PRESS

Surber, L., Roeder, B., P. G. Hatfield, and R. W. Kott. Feedlot performance and carcass characteristics of spring-born wethers finished on an 80% barley diet either in the fall or spring and slaughtered at seven to eight, or fourteen to fifteen months of age, respectively. Small Rum. Res.

Hatfield, P. G., S. L. Blodgett, T. M. Spezzano, H. B. Goosey, A. W. Lenssen, R. W. Kott, and C. B. Marlow. 2006 Incorporating sheep into dryland grain production systems: I Impact on over-wintering larva populations of Wheat stem sawfly, Cephus cintus Norton, (Hymenoptera: Cephidae).

Hatfield, P. G., A. W. Lenssen, T. M. Spezzano, S. L. Blodgett, H. B. Goosey, R. W. Kott, and C. B. Marlow. 2006. Incorporating sheep into dryland grain production systems: II Impact on changes in biomass and weed frequency. . Small Rum. Res

Hatfield, P. G., H. B. Goosey, T. M. Spezzano, S. L. Blodgett, A. W. Lenssen, R. W. Kott, and C. B. Marlow. 2006. Incorporating sheep into dryland grain production systems: III Impact on changes in soil bulk density and soil nutrient profiles. . Small Rum. Res


PEER REVIEWED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

Goosey, H. B., P. G. Hatfield, A. W. Lenssen, S. L. Blodgett, and R. W. Kott. 2005.The potential role of sheep in dryland grain production systems. Agric., Ecosystems & Envir. 111:349-353.

Boles, J. A., R. W. Kott, P. G. Hatfield, J.W. Berman, and C. R. Flynn. 2005. Supplemental safflower oil affects the fatty acid profile, including conjugated linoleic acid, of lamb. J. Anim. Sci. 83: 2175-2181

INVITED PAPERS

Hatfield, P.G. 2006. The Montana sheep ration program. Proc. 55th Annual Montana
Livestock Forum and Nutrition Conference April 11-12, 2006 Ï GranTree Inn, Bozeman.
Track 5, CD proceedings



PROCEEDINGS
Dafoe, J.M., P. G. Hatfield, R. W. Kott, B. F. Sowell, J. G. Berardinelli, and K. C. Davis. 2006 Effects of supplemental safflower and vitamin e during late gestation on lamb growth, serum metabolites and thermogenesis. Proc. 55th Annual Montana Livestock Forum and Nutrition Conference April 11-12, 2006 Ï GranTree Inn, Bozeman. Track 9, CD proceedings

Dafoe, J.M., P. G. Hatfield, R. W. Kott, B. F. Sowell, J. G. Berardinelli, and K. C. Davis. 2006 Effects of supplemental safflower and vitamin e during late gestation on lamb growth, serum metabolites and thermogenesis. West. Sec. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 57:
Kelley, A.L., K.C. Davis, P.G. Hatfield, R.W. Kott, and J.M. Rumph. 2006. Genetic parameters for mature weight and lifetime litter weight weaned in Rambouillet and Targhee ewes. West. Sec. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 57:
Schauer, C.S., J. Held, J.A. Daniel, J.S. Caton, P.G. Hatfield, R. Stobart, and J.O. Hall.2006. Lamb muscle selenium concentration plateaus following 56 days of selenium supplementation. West. Sec. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 57:
Schauer, C. S., J. Held, J. A. Daniel, J. S. Caton, P. G. Hatfield, R. Stobart, L. P. Anderson, and J. O. Hall. 2005. The influence of length of supra-selenium supplementation on selenium status, feedlot performance, and carcass characteristics of finishing lambs. West. Sec. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 56: 356.

RESEARCH AND STATION REPORTS

Development of high selenium lamb as a human health food. 2005 C.S. Schauer, J. Held, J. Daniel, J. Caton, P. Hatfield, R. Stobart, L.P. Anderson, J.O. Hall, D.M. Stecher, D. Pearson, and D. Drolc. Western Dakota Sheep & Beef Day. 46:6-12.

POPULAR PRESS
Hatfield, P., H. Goosey, S. Blodgett, and R. Kott. 2005. Montana State University Research update. 2005. Integrating sheep into grain production systems achieves 74% reduction in wheat stem sawfly. Montana Woolgrower Bulletin. Feb. Mar Page 9.

Flaherty, C. Environment and grain growers friend: sheep. 2005 MSU new service



New Mexico State University

Hernandez, L. L., G. S. Bell, T. T. Ross, R. A. Halasheh, A. S. Carman, and C. A. Loest. 2005. Comparative hepatotoxicity of metabolites associated with snakeweed (Gutierrezia spp.). Proc., West. Sec., Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 56:45-47.

Hernandez, L. L., G. S. Bell, T. T. Ross. 2005. Comparative hepatotoxicity of plant extracts, pure compounds, and gastrointestinal fluids associated with snakeweed (Gutierrezia spp.). Proc., West. Sec., Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 56:163-166.

Redden, R. R., S. H. Cox, T. T. Ross. 2005. Breeding Suffolk rams to western white face ewes on New Mexico rangelands increases weaning weight of lambs. Proc., West. Sec., Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 56:167-169...







North Dakota

Carpinelli, M.F., C.S. Schauer, D.W. Bohnert, S.P. Hardegree, S.J. Falck, and T.J. Svejcar. 2005. Effect of ruminal incubation on perennial pepperweed germination. Rangeland Ecol. Manage. 58:632-636.

Schauer, C.S., D.W. Bohnert, D.C. Ganskopp, C.J. Richards, and S.J. Falck. 2005.
Influence of protein supplementation frequency on cows consuming low-quality forage: Performance, grazing behavior, and variation in supplement intake. J. Anim. Sci. 83:1715-1725.

C.S. Schauer, J. Held, J.A. Daniel, J.S. Caton, P.G. Hatfield, R. Stobart, L.P. Anderson, and J.O. Hall. 2005. The influence of length of supra-selenium supplementation on selenium status, feedlot performance, and carcass characteristics of finishing lambs. J. Anim. Sci. Proc. 56:356-359.

K.L. Nelson, K. Sedivec, C.S. Schauer, J. Olson, M. Faulkner, and T. Faller. 2006. Effects of dormant season grazing on herbage production and plant growth. Soc. Range. Manage. 59:263.

J. Evoniuk, P. Berg, M. Johnson, C. Stoltenow, C.S. Schauer, K. ORourke, and D. Redmer. 2005. Analysis of associations between genotypes at codon 171 and 136 of the prion protein gene and production traits in a survey of market lambs. J. Anim. Sci. 83(Suppl. 1): #9586.

Schauer, C.S., J. Caton, D. Drolc, D. Pearson, D. Stecher, and M. Stamm. 2006. Protein
supplementation: Daily, once every 5 days, or once every 10 days. Western Dakota Sheep & Beef Day. 47:6-13.

Nelson, K.L., K.K. Sedivec, J. Olson, M. Faulkner, T. Faller, and C.S. Schauer. 2006. Effects of dormant season grazing on herbage production and plant growth. Western Dakota Sheep & Beef Day. 47:14-25.

C.S. Schauer, J. Held, J. Daniel, J. Caton, P. Hatfield, R. Stobart, J.O. Hall, D.M. Stecher, D.Pearson, and D. Drolc. 2006. Lamb muscle selenium concentration plateaus following 56 days of selenium supplementation. Western Dakota Sheep & Beef Day. 47:26-33.

C.S. Schauer, P.B. Berg, M. Stamm, D.M. Stecher, D. Pearson, and D. Drolc. 2006. Influence of dried distillers grains on feedlot performance and carcass characteristics of finishing lambs. Western Dakota Sheep & Beef Day. 47:34-37.

C.S. Schauer, P.B. Berg, D. Nudell, T.C. Faller, D.M. Stecher, D. Pearson, and D. Drolc. 2006. Influence of Katahdin breeding on feedlot performance and carcass characteristics of finishing lambs. Western Dakota Sheep & Beef Day. 47:38-42.

C.S. Schauer, K.K. Sedivec, T.C. Faller, S. Kronberg, and D.M. Stecher. 2006. Multi-species grazing and single species grazing on leafy spurge infested rangeland. Western Dakota Sheep & Beef Day. 47:43-49.

C.S. Schauer, K.K. Sedivec, T.C. Faller, D.M. Stecher, and S. Kronberg. 2006. Effect of multi-species grazing on leafy spurge infested rangeland using twice-over rotation and season-long grazing treatments. Western Dakota Sheep & Beef Day. 47:50-55.

M.M. Stamm, C.S. Schauer, D.M. Stecher, D. Pearson, and D. Drolc. 2006. Southwest Feeders Project: Backgrounding North Dakota Angus Associations steer calves for the 2006 National Angus Carcass Challenge. Western Dakota Sheep & Beef Day. 47:78-83.

M.M. Stamm, C.S. Schauer, L.M.M. Surber, S.D. Cash, A. Todd, D.M. Stecher, D. Pearson, and D. Drolc. 2006. Preliminary report for Southwest Feeders Project: Profitable calf backgrounding integrating annual forage crops. Western Dakota Sheep & Beef Day. 47:84-89.

D. Nudell, C.S. Schauer, D. Pearson, D. Drolc, and D. Stecher. 2006. Initial observations on electronic identification of sheep at Hettinger Research and Extension Center. Western Dakota Sheep & Beef Day. 47:90-91.


Texas

Angelo State University

Kiker, W.A., M.W. Salisbury, B. Green and G.R. Engdahl. 2005. Effects of protein and energy feeding on ovine oocyte production and developmental capacity. Sheep and Goat Res. J. (Submitted)

Salisbury, M. W., T. T. Ross, C. R. Krehbiel, C. L. Schultz, and L. L. Melton. 2004. Effects of protein type on intake, nitrogen balance, and site, and extent of digestion in whiteface wethers consuming low-quality grass hay. J. Anim. Sci. 82:3567-3576.

Salisbury, M.W. 2005. Goat Reproduction Management. Proceedings:Gathering of Goat Producers IV.

Kiker, W.A., M.W. Salisbury and G.R. Engdahl. 2005. Effects of protein and energy feeding on ovine oocyte production and developmental capacity. J. Anim. Sci. Western Sect. Proc. 56:312-316.

Woolley, D.K., B.J. May and M.W. Salisbury. 2005. Effect of protein level on feedlot performance and carcass characteristics of Texas Rambouillet feeder lambs. J. Anim. Sci. Western Sect. Proc. 56:139-142.

Salisbury, M.W., C.J. Lupton, J.M. Self, and G.R. Engdahl. 2005. Effect of the amount of hair at birth on fiber diameter and staple length at weaning in Rambouillet lambs. WERA Annual Meeting: Houston Texas.

Kiker, W.A., M.W. Salisbury and G.R. Engdahl. 2005. Effects of protein and energy feeding on ovine oocyte production and developmental capacity. J. Anim. Sci. 83:Supp. 2:.

Woolley, D.K., B.J. May and M.W. Salisbury. 2005. Effect of protein level on feedlot performance and carcass characteristics of Texas Rambouillet feeder lambs. J. Anim. Sci. 83:Supp. 2:.

Salisbury, M.W., B.J. May, S.J. Talley, M.A. Carr, and G.R. Engdahl. 2004. Feedlot performance and carcass characteristics of feeder lamb implanted and re-implanted with Zeranol implants. Progress Report, Department of Agriculture, Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX. R  10:114-122.

Kiker, W.A., M.W. Salisbury, B.B. Green, and G.R. Engdahl. 2004. Effects of protein and energy feeding on ovine oocyte production and developmental capacity. Progress Report, Department of Agriculture, Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX. R  10:123-131.

Woolley, D.K., B.J. May, and M.W. Salisbury. 2004. Effect of protein level on feedlot performance and carcass characteristics of Texas feeder lambs. Progress Report, Department of Agriculture, Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX. R  10:132-139.

Dusek, D.C., M.W. Salisbury, C.B. Scott, and F.S. Hartmann. 2004. Effects of bitterweed ingestion on fetal development and reproductive ability in sheep. Progress Report, Department of Agriculture, Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX. R  10:47-57.

Hart, A.M., M.A. Carr, D.F. Waldron, and M.W. Salisbury. 2004. Using real-time ultrasound to measure lamb carcasses and determine yield. Progress Report, Department of Agriculture, Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX. R  10:77-88.

Lackey, M.R., G.G. Hilton, M.A. Carr, J.D. Kellermeier, W.R. Hartnett, and M.W. Salisbury. 2004. Progress Report, Department of Agriculture, Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX. R  10:105-113.

Salisbury, M.W. 2006. Meat Goat Reproduction Strategies for Profit Minded Producers. Meat Goat Producers Workshop, Four Locations in Missouri Via Web Conferencing.

Salisbury, M.W. 2005. Management Practices to Insure Reproductive Efficiency in Sheep. Missouri Livestock Symposium. Kirksville, Missouri.

Salisbury, M.W. 2005. Meat Goat Reproduction Strategies for Profit Minded Producers. Missouri Livestock Symposium. Kirksville, Missouri.

Salisbury, M.W. 2005. Sheep and Meat Breeding and Reproduction. Missouri Sheep and Meat Goat Training Program. Kirksville, Missouri.

Salisbury, M.W. 2005. Goat reproduction management to assure a successful kid crop. The 4th Gathering of Goat Producers. Seguin, Texas.


Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, San Angelo

Lupton, C.J., A. McColl, and R.H. Stobart. 2005. Fiber characteristics of Huacaya alpacas in the United States of America. Small Rumin. Res. (In press).

Rodgers, A.D., C.J. Lupton, and S.D. Lukefahr. 2005. Fiber production and properties of rabbits with and without the recessive furless gene. J. Anim. Sci. (In press).

Lupton, C.J. and R. Elvestad. 2005. A North American alpaca research project. Where in the world? Alpaca World Mag. Issue 14, Summer:14-17.

Lupton, C.J., A. McColl, F.A. Pfeiffer, and R.H. Stobart. 2005. Fiber characteristics of U.S. Huacaya alpacas. J. Anim. Sci. 83(Suppl. 1):173.

Walker, J.W., E.S. Campbell, B.S. Engdahl, C.J. Lupton, C.B. Scott, C.A. Taylor, D.F. Waldron, and W.R. Whitworth. 2005. Considerations for using fecal NIRS for predicting botanical composition of diets. Western Extension, Research and Academic Coordinating Committee 039 (WERA 039) Ann. Rep. Houston, TX:18-19.

Campbell, E.S., B.S. Engdahl, C.J. Lupton, C.B. Scott, C.A. Taylor, D.F. Waldron, J.W. Walker, and W.R. Whitworth. 2005. The use of fecal NIRS to identify levels of consumption of the toxic shrub juniper in a selective breeding program with goats. WERA 039 Ann. Rep. Houston, TX:20-21.

Salisbury, M.W., C.J. Lupton, J.M. Self, and G.R. Engdahl. 2005. Effect of the amount of hair at birth on fiber diameter and staple length at weaning in Rambouillet lambs. WERA 039 Ann. Rep. Houston, TX:37.

Lupton, C.J., J.W. Walker, B.S. Engdahl, and F.A. Pfeiffer. 2005. Prediction of greasy wool and mohair characteristics using near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIRS). WERA 039 Ann. Rep. Houston, TX:38-39.

Campbell, E.S., B.S. Engdahl, C.J. Lupton, C.B. Scott, C.A. Taylor, Jr., D.F. Waldron, J.W. Walker, and W.R. Whitworth. 2005. The use of fecal NIRS to identify levels of consumption of the toxic shrub juniper in a selective breeding program with goats. Proc. 7th. Int. Symp. Poisonous Plants, Logan, UT. June 6-10.

Lupton, C.J. 2004. Angora goats: production and management. IN Encyclopedia of Animal Science, Pond, W.G. and A.W. Bell, Eds. Marcel Dekker, Inc. New York:13-15.

Lupton, C.J. 2004. Mohair: biology and characteristics. IN Encyclopedia of Animal Science, Pond W.G. and A.W. Bell, Eds. Marcel Dekker Inc., New York: 645-648.

Lupton, C.J. 2004. Mohair: production and marketing. IN Encyclopedia of Animal Science, Pond, W.G. and A.W. Bell, Eds. Marcel Dekker Inc., New York: 649-652.

Lupton, C.J. 2005. Wool: skirting, classing, and marketing. IN Encyclopedia of Animal Science, Pond, W.G. and A.W. Bell, Eds. Marcel Dekker, Inc. New York. Submitted 7-19-05. In press.

Lupton, C.J. and F.A. Pfeiffer. 2004. Application of OFDA2000 technology to wool marketing and other fibers. Texas Agric. Exp. Sta. Ann. Rep. Texas Food & Fibers Comm. 28-34.

Lupton, C.J., J.W. Walker, B.S. Engdahl, and F.A. Pfeiffer. 2004. Near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIRS) for rapid estimation of commercially important characteristics of raw animal fibers. Texas Agric. Exp. Sta. Ann. Rep. Texas Food & Fibers Comm:18-27.

Taylor, C.A., E.S. Campbell, C.J. Lupton, D.F. Waldron, and J.W. Walker. 2004. Improving the use of goats to manage juniper. Texas Agric. Exp. Sta. Ann. Rep. Texas Food & Fibers Comm:8-17.

Waldron, D.F. and C.J. Lupton. 2005. Improvement of sheep through selection of performance-tested and progeny-tested breeding animals. Texas Agric. Exp. Sta. Res. Cen. Tech. Rep. 2005-1.

Waldron, D.F. and C.J. Lupton. 2005. Angora goat performance test report. Texas Agric. Exp. Sta. Res. Cen. Tech. Rep. 2005-3.

Lupton, C.J. 2005. 2004 report on OFDA2000 usage in Texas. Ann. Rep. Amer. Sheep Indus. Assoc. 3/1/05.

Elvestad, R. and C.J. Lupton. 2005. The effects of age, location, nutrition, and season on body weight, fiber production, and fiber quality characteristics of penned alpaca males. Natural Research Council Canada, Industrial Research Assistance Program. 91 pp.

07/31/2007

Participant Publications (2006-2007)


Montana


PEER REVIEWED JOURNAL and BOOK PUBLICATIONS


Hatfield, P. G., S. L. Blodgett, T. M. Spezzano, H. B. Goosey, A. W. Lenssen, R. W. Kott, and C. B. Marlow. 2007 Incorporating sheep into dryland grain production systems: I Impact on over-wintering larva populations of Wheat stem sawfly, Cephus cintus Norton, (Hymenoptera: Cephidae). Small Rum. Res. 67:209-215.


Hatfield, P. G., A. W. Lenssen, T. M. Spezzano, S. L. Blodgett, H. B. Goosey, R. W. Kott, and C. B. Marlow. 2007. Incorporating sheep into dryland grain production systems: II Impact on changes in biomass and weed frequency. . Small Rum. Res. 67:216-221.


Hatfield, P. G., H. B. Goosey, T. M. Spezzano, S. L. Blodgett, A. W. Lenssen, R. W. Kott, and C. B. Marlow. 2007. Incorporating sheep into dryland grain production systems: III Impact on changes in soil bulk density and soil nutrient profiles. . Small Rum. Res. 67:222-231.


Hatfield, P. G., H. Goosey, A. Lenssen, and S. Blodgett. 2006. Incorporating Target Grazing into Farming Systems. Chpt 14. IN: TARGETED GRAZING. A natural approach to vegetation management and landscape enhancement. pp 129-140. Copyright 2006 American Sheep Industry Association


Suber, L., Roeder, B., P. G. Hatfield, and R. W. Kott. 2006. Feedlot performance and carcass characteristics of spring-born wethers finished on an 80% barley diet either in the fall or spring and slaughtered at seven to eight, or fourteen to fifteen months of age, respectively. Small Rum. Res. 66:102-107


BOOK CHAPTERS


Hatfield, P. G., H. Goosey, A. Lenssen, and S. Blodgett. 2006. INcroporating Target Graing into Farming Systems. Chpt 14. IN: TARGETED GRAZING. A natural approach to vegetation manatgment and landscape enhancement. pp 129-140. Copyright 2006 American Sheep Industry Association


INVITED PAPERS


Hatfield, P.G. 2006. The Montana sheep ration program. Proc. 55th Annual Montana Livestock Forum and Nutrition Conference April 11-12, 2006 Ï GranTree Inn, Bozeman. Track 5, CD proceedings


PROCEEDINGS


Dafoe, J.M., P. G. Hatfield, R. W. Kott, B. F. Sowell, J. G. Berardinelli, and K. C. Davis. 2006 Effects of supplemental safflower and vitamin e during late gestation on lamb growth, serum metabolites and thermogenesis. Proc. 55th Annual Montana Livestock Forum and Nutrition Conference April 11-12, 2006 Ï GranTree Inn, Bozeman. Track 9, CD proceedings


Dafoe, J.M., P. G. Hatfield, R. W. Kott, B. F. Sowell, J. G. Berardinelli, and K. C. Davis. 2006 Effects of supplemental safflower and vitamin e during late gestation on lamb growth, serum metabolites and thermogenesis. West. Sec. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 57:


Kelley, A.L., K.C. Davis, P.G. Hatfield, R.W. Kott, and J.M. Rumph. 2006. Genetic parameters for mature weight and lifetime litter weight weaned in Rambouillet and Targhee ewes. West. Sec. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 57:


Schauer, C.S., J. Held, J.A. Daniel, J.S. Caton, P.G. Hatfield, R. Stobart, and J.O. Hall. 2006. Lamb muscle selenium concentration plateaus following 56 days of selenium supplementation. West. Sec. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 57:


POPULAR PRESS


King, Tim, Sheep save soil moisture while ridding bugs. Can they make flockmaster a profit doing it? Sheep! Magazine 2006


New Mexico


Redden, R. R., S. H. Cox, M. R. Rubio, and T. T. Ross. 2006. An evaluation of western whiteface lamb loss on the range. Proc., West. Sec., Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 57: 137-138


Redden, R.R., B.J. Herron, C.H. Martinez, and T.T. Ross. 2006. Effects of hCG and progesterone administered to ewes post breeding on serum concentration of progesterone and estradiol. Proc., West. Sec., Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 57:32-34


North Dakota


C.S. Schauer, K.K. Sedivec, M. Vlaminck. 2007. Effects of multi- and single-species grazing on leafy spurge infested rangeland: A 10 year summary. Soc. Range. Manage. 60:383.


E. Windorski, C.S. Schauer, D. Pearson, A. Wurst, K. Inskeep, and J. Luther. 2007. Effects of melengestrol acetate and PG600 on fertility in Rambouillet ewes outside the normal breeding season. Western Dakota Sheep & Beef Day. 48:30-34.


C.S. Schauer, M.M. Stamm, D.W. Bohnert, and J.S. Caton. 2006. Protein supplementation of low-quality forage: Influence of frequency of supplementation on ruminant performance and nutrient utilization. J. Anim. Sci. Proc. 57:335-338.


C.S. Schauer, J. Held, J.A. Daniel, J.S. Caton, P.G. Hatfield, R. Stobart, and J.O. Hall. 2006. Lamb muscle selenium concentration plateaus following 56 days of selenium supplementation. J. Anim. Sci. Proc. 57:339-342.


Oregon


Bohnert, D.W., C.S. Schauer, M.F. Carpinelli, and S.J. Falck. 2006. A nutritional calendar for Forage Kochia. Research Progress Report 2005: Eastern Oregon agricultural Research Center. SR 1057:52-53.


Bohnert, D.W., T.A. Currier, C.S. Schauer, and S.J. Falck. 2006. Daily and alternate-day supplementation of natural protein and non-protein nitrogen to ruminants consuming low-quality forage. Research Progress Report 2005: Eastern Oregon agricultural Research Center. SR 1057:55-56.


Texas


Angelo State University


Kiker W.A., M.W. Salisbury, B. Green and G.R. Engdahl. 2007. Effects of protein and energy feeding on ovine oocyte production and developmental capacity. Texas Journal of Agriculture and Natural Resource. (Accepted)


Sluiter, R.S., B.J. May, M.W. Salisbury, C.B. Scott, G.R. Engdahl and B.F. Craddock. 2007. Feedlot Performance and Carcass Traits of Texas Rambouillet Feeder Lambs Implanted with Growth Implants. Texas Journal of Agriculture and Natural Resources. (Accepted)


Woolley, D.K., B.J. May and M.W. Salisbury. 2007. Effect of protein level on feedlot performance and carcass characteristics of Texas Rambouillet feeder lambs. Texas Journal of Agriculture and Natural Resource. (Accepted)


Cook. R.W., C.B. Scott, and F.S. Hartmann. 2006. Using short-term goat consumption to reducethe number of mesquite seeds does not induce toxicity. Range. Ecol. Manage. (accepted).


Dunson, W.T, C.B. Scott, E.S. Campbell, C.A. Taylor, Jr., M.A. Carr, and T.R. Callaway. 2006. Rumen function and the ability of goats to consume redberry juniper (Juniperus pinchottii). (in press) Ch. ? Poisonous Plant Symposium, Logan, Utah.


Kellermeier, J. D., G. G. Hilton, M. A. Carr, and B. J. May. 2006. Development and consumer acceptance of pre-cooked lamb leg roasts. Sheep & Goat Res. J. 21:24-29.


Knutson, H.J., M.A. Carr, L.A. Branham, C.B. Scott, and T.R. Callaway. 2006. Effects of activated charcoal on binding E. coli O157:H7 and Salmonella typhimurium in sheep. Small Rumin. Res. 65:101-105.


Presentations


Salisbury, M.W. 2006. Meat Goat Production Strategies for Profit Minded Producers. Missouri Goat Producers Symposium. Web-Cast to Four Locations


Salisbury, M.W., J.R. Copeland, D.F. Waldron, F.Craddock. 2006. Dorper vs. Rambouillet-Parasite Resistance. 33rd Annual Sheep and Goat Field Day. San Angelo, Texas.


Sato, N.E.A., M.W. Salisbury, C.B. Scott, C.J. Owens, and G.R. Engdahl. 2006. Potato weed (Solanum dimidiatum) ingestion does not cause embryonic loss or affect neonatal lamb survival. Abstr. Soc. Range Manage.


Self, J.M., M.W. Salisbury, B.J. May, G.E. Engdahl, C.B. Scott and R. Horst. 2006. Vitamin D Supplementation in Fall Born Rambouillet Lambs Raised on Small Grain Pastures. J. Anim. Sci. 84:Supp. 2.


Prairie View A & M University


Dzakuma, J.M., E.A. Wilson, N.C. Beckford, B.M. Johnson, L.C. Nuti and T.M. Craig. 2006. Selection for resistance in goats using artificial nematode challenge. 8th World Cong. Genet. Appl. Livest. August 13-18, 2006. Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil. pp 4-16.


Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, San Angelo


Lupton, C.J., A. McColl, and R.H. Stobart. 2006. Fiber characteristics of the Huacaya alpaca. Small Rumin. Res. 64,3:211-224.


Rodgers, A.D., C.J. Lupton, and S.D. Lukefahr. 2006. Fiber production and properties in genetically furred and furless rabbits. J. Anim. Sci. 84:2566-2574.


Walker, J.W., E.S. Campbell, C.J. Lupton, C.A. Taylor, Jr., D.F. Waldron, and S.Y. Landau. 2007. Effects of breed, sex, and age on the variation and ability of fecal near-infrared reflectance spectra to predict the composition of goat diets. J. Anim. Sci. 85:518-526.


Lupton, C.J., J.E. Huston, B.F.Craddock, F.A. Pfeiffer, and W.L. Polk. 2007. Evaluation of a new system for concurrent production of lean lamb and high quality wool. Small Rumin. Res. In press.


Lupton, C.J., J.E. Huston, J.W. Hruska, B.F.Craddock, F.A. Pfeiffer, and W.L. Polk. 2007. Evaluation of an innovative system for producing high quality mohair and meat from Angora male kids. Small Rumin. Res. In press.


Campbell, E.S., C.A. Taylor, Jr., J.W. Walker, C.J. Lupton, , D.F. Waldron, and S.Y. Landau. 2007. Effects of protein supplementation on juniper intake by goats. J. Range Manage. Submitted.


Lupton, C.J. 2006. Wool: skirting, classing, and marketing. IN Encyclopedia of Animal Science, Pond, W.G. and A.W. Bell, Eds. Marcel Dekker, Inc. New York. Published 3-27-06. 4pp.


Lupton, C.J. and F.A. Pfeiffer. 2006. Predicting fineness of instrument-classed wool lines using an Optical-based Fibre Diameter Analyser (OFDA2000). J. Anim. Sci. 84 (Suppl 1):56-57.


Lupton, C.J., R.P. Elvestad, F.A. Pfeiffer, and K. MacKinnon. 2006. Effects of age, location, and nutrition on body weight, fiber production, and fiber quality characteristics of penned alpaca males. J. Anim. Sci. 84 (Suppl. 1):58.


Pfeiffer, F.A., E.S. Campbell, B.S. Engdahl, T.D. Lovett, C.J. Lupton, C.A. Taylor, D.F. Waldron, and J.W. Walker. 2007. Effects of selection for increased juniper consumption on body weight and mohair production of Angora goats. J. Anim. Sci. 85 (Suppl. 1): In press.


Wyoming


Refereed Manuscripts


Cameron, B.A., Stobart, R.H. 2006. The color of scoured and carded wools: a comparison of U.S., Australian and New Zealand wools. SID Sheep and Goat Research Journal. 21:17-23.


Lupton, C.J. , A. McColl, and R.H. Stobart 2006. Fiber characteristics of the Huacaya Alpaca Small Ruminant Research


Cameron, B.A., and Stobart, R.H. 2006. Yellowing propensity of Rambouillet sheep Sheep and Goat Research Journal (submitted)


Annual Reports


P.H. Purdy, R. H. Stobart, W. J. Murdoch, G.E. Moss, H. D. Blackburn. 2006. The fertility of ram sperm held for 24 hours at 5 C prior to cryopreservation. Department of Animal Science Annual Report.


B.A. Larson, R.H. Stobart, G.E. Moss 2006. UW Sheep Program. Department of Animal Science Annual Report


B.M. Alexander, R.H. Stobart, G.E. Moss 2006. Scrapie resistance and ram performance: Rambouillet Ram Test 2002-2006. Department of Animal Science Annual Report


R.H. Stobart, B. Larsen, L. McCormick. 2006. Ram Tests: Genetic Potential in Purebred Rams. Department of Animal Science Annual Report.


R. H. Stobart, B. Larsen, B. Reece, S. Snider. 2006. Ram Tests: Evaluating Genetic Potential in Meat Breeds of Sheep. Department of Animal Science Annual Report.


USDA/ARS U.S. Sheep Experiment Station


Barraza, M. L. , J. R. Strickland, H. Zepeda, J. B. Taylor, C. R. Krehbiel, G. S. Bell, and J. L. Klotz. 2006. Gross and histopathological observations of long-term catheterized vessels in experimental sheep. J. Vet. Med. 53:230-238.


Leytem, A. B., J. B. Taylor, V. Raboy, and P. W. Plumstead. 2006. Dietary low-phytate mutant-M 955 barley grain alters phytate degradation and mineral digestion in sheep fed high-grain diets. Anim. Feed Sci. Tech. http://dx.doi.org/, doi: 10.1016/ j.anifeedsci.2006.11.005.


Lewis, G. S. and M. C. Wulster-Radcliffe. 2006. Prostaglandin F2a up regulates uterine immune defenses in the presence of the immunosuppressive steroid progesterone. Am. J. Reprod. Immunol. 56:102-111.


Seefeldt, S.S., J. B. Taylor, and S. Van Vleet. 2006. Reducing Euphorbia esula with a combination of sheep grazing and imazapic. J. Arid Environ. 69:432-440.


Sheldon I. M., G. S. Lewis, S. Leblanc, and R. O. Gilbert. 2006. Defining postpartum uterine disease in cattle. Theriogenology 65:1516-1530.


Stellflug, J.N. 2006. Comparison of cortisol, luteinizing hormone, and testosterone responses to a defined stressor in sexually inactive rams and sexually active female-oriented and male-oriented rams. J. Anim. Sci. 84:1520-1525.


Stellflug, J. N., N. E. Cockett, and G. S. Lewis. 2006. Relationship between sexual behavior classifications of rams and lambs sired in a competitive breeding environment. J. Anim. Sci. 84:463-468.

07/22/2008

PLEASE, SEE ATTACHMENT. WERA 039 MEMBER PUBLICATIONS-08.

07/15/2009

Montana

PEER REVIEWED

Dafoe, J. M., R. W. Kott, B. F. Sowell, J. G. Berardinelli, K. C. Davis and P. G. Hatfield. 2008. Effects of supplemental safflower and vitamin E during late gestation on lamb growth, serum metabolites, and thermogenesis J Anim Sci 2008 86: 3194-3202

PROCEEDINGS

Redden, R.R., R. W. Kott, L.M.M. Surber, J. A. Boles, A. W. Layton, and P. G. Hatfield. 2008. Feedlot performance of lambs from different backgrounding systems. Proc. West. Sec. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 59: 95-98.

Redden, R. R., R. W. Kott, J. A. Boles, A. W. Layton, and P. G. Hatfield. 2008. Effects of Vit E, Zinc, By-pass protein, and Chlortetracycline to ewes of different age and body condition on lamb production and immune function. Proc. West. Sec. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 59: 336-338.

Redden, R. R., R. W. Kott, L.M.M. Surber, J. A. Boles, A. W. Layton, and P. G. Hatfield. 2008. Feedlot performance of lambs from different backgrounding systems. Montana State Univ. Rum. Nutr. Conf.

New Mexico

Meza-Herra, C.A., T.T. Ross, D.M. Hallford, D.E. Hawkins and A. Gonzalez-Bulnes. 2009. High periconception protein intake modifies uterine and embryonic relationships increasing early pregnancy losses and embro growth retardation in sheep. Reproduction of Domestic Animals. (Online)
Hill, L. J., T. T. Ross, R. F. Taylor, R. A. Halalsheh, and D. T. Yates. 2008. Histological examinations of major organs from sprague-dawley female rats fed ruminaly digested snakeweed and undigested snakeweed. Proceedings, Western Sec, American Society of Anim. Sci. 59: 269-272.
Yates, D. T., T. T. Ross, D. M. Hallford, L. J. Hill, and R. L. Wesley. 2008. Comparison of salivary and serum cortisol concentration in response to ACTH challenge in sheep. Proceedings, Western Sec, American Society of Anim. Sci. 59: 261-264.



North Dakota

PEER REVIEWED

Schauer, C.S., M.M. Stamm, T.D. Maddock, and P.B. Berg. 2008. Feeding 60% of
lamb finishing rations as dried distillers grains results in acceptable performance and carcass quality. Sheep & Goat Res. J. 23:15-19.

ABSTRACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

Neville, B.W., C.S. Schauer, L.A. Kirschten, K. Karges, M.L. Gibson, and G.P. Lardy.
2009. Influence of thiamin supplementation on feedlot performance, carcass quality, and incidence of polioencephalomalacia in lambs fed a 60% distillers dried grains plus solubles finishing ration. J. Anim. Sci. Proc. 60:In Press.

C.S. Schauer, and J.S. Luther. 2009. Nutritional strategies for increasing the efficiency
of sheep production. Proceedings of U.S. Sheep Research Programs. p. 27-28.

Schauer, C.S., M.M. Stamm, T. Maddock, and P.B. Berg. 2008. 60% dried distillers
rains in lamb rations results in acceptable performance and carcass quality. J. Anim. Sci. Proc. 59:396-399.

Neville, B.W., C.S. Schauer, L.A. Kirschten, K. Karges, M.L. Gibson, and G.P. Lardy.
2009. Influence of dietary thiamin supplementation on ruminal pH and hydrogen sulfide gas concentration in lambs fed a ration containing 60% distillers dried grains with solubles. J. Anim. Sci. 87(Suppl. 2):#293.

Luther, J.S., E.J. Windorski, C.S. Schauer, J.D. Kirsch, K.A. Vonnahme, L.P. Reynolds.
J.S. Caton, and G. Wu. 2008. Impacts of L-Arginine on Ovarian Function and Reproductive Performance in Ewes. 86(E Suppl. 2):#LB5.

ANNUAL REPORTS

Becker, W., R. Schmidt, J. Luther, and C. Schauer. 2009. NDSU Extension Service
Live Lamb Carcass Contest Report. 2009 NDSU Sheep Research Report. 50:3-4.

Neville, B.W., C.S. Schauer, M.M. Thompson, P.B. Berg, and G.P. Lardy. 2009.
Influence of Thiamin Supplementation on Feedlot Performance and Carcass Quality of Lambs Fed a 60% Distillers Dried Grain plus Solubles Finishing Ration. 2009 NDSU Sheep Research Report. 50:5-10.

Luther, J.S., W.J. Windorski, J.S. Caton, G. Wu., J.D. Kirsch, K.A. Vonnahme, L.P.
Reynolds, and C.S. Schauer. 2009. Effects of arginine supplementation on reproductive performance in Rambouillet ewes. 2009 NDSU Sheep Research Report. 50:11-13.

Schauer, C.S., M.M. Stamm, P.B. Berg, D.M. Stecher, D. Pearson, and D. Drolc. 2008.
Feeding of 60% Dried Distillers Grains in Finishing Rations Results in Acceptable Lamb Performance and Carcass Quality. 2008 NDSU Sheep Research Report. 49:3-6.

Veil, S., and C.S. Schauer. 2008. Response of North Dakota Lamb and Wool Producer
Association members to the National Animal Identification System Strategic Plan (NAIS). 2008 NDSU Sheep Research Report. 49:7-12.

Texas

PEER REVIEWED, REFEREED JOURNAL ARTICLES

Lupton, C. J. 2008. Impacts of animal science research on United States sheep production and predictions for the future. J. Anim. Sci. 86:3252-3274.

Waldron, D. F., C. A. Taylor, Jr., J. W. Walker, E. S. Campbell, C. J. Lupton, T. D.
Willingham, nd S. Y. Landau. 2009. Heritability of juniper consumption in goats. J. Anim. Sci. 87:491-495.

Lupton, C. J., E. S. Campbell, B. S. Engdahl, T. D. Lovett, F. A. Pfeiffer, C. A. Taylor,
Jr., D. F. Waldron, and J. W. Walker. 2008. Selecting Angora goats to consume more juniper. Tropical and Subtropical Agroecosystems J. In press.

Whitney, T. R. and B. E. Olson. 2009. Rumen microbial activity of sheep and cattle:
ambient and conditioned. Livest. Prod. Sci. SUBMITTED

Whitney, T. R. and D. F. Waldron. 2009. Evaluating nutritional status of Dorper and
Rambouillet ewes in a range sheep production system. Sheep and Goat Res. J. ACCEPTED

Woolley, D.K., B.J. May and M.W. Salisbury. 2007. Effect of protein level on feedlot
performance and carcass characteristics of Texas Rambouillet feeder lambs. Texas Journal of Agriculture and Natural Resource. (Submitted)

Kiker, W.A., M.W. Salisbury, B. Green and G.R. Engdahl. 2007. Effects of protein and
energy feeding on ovine oocyte production and developmental capacity. TX. Jour. Ag. Nat Res. 20:52-62.

Salisbury, M.W., B.J. May, S.J. Talley, M.A. Carr and G.R. Engdahl. 2007. Feedlot
performance and carcass characteristics of feeder lambs implanted and re-implanted with zeronol. TX. Jour. Ag. Nat Res. 20:1-9.

Sluiter, R.S., B.J. May, M.W. Salisbury, C.B. Scott, G.R. Engdahl and B.F. Craddock.
2007. Feedlot Performance and Carcass Traits of Texas Rambouillet Feeder Lambs Implanted with Growth Implants. TX. Jour. Ag. Nat Res. 20:22-27.

Mendoza, N. Jr, B.J. May, M.W. Salisbury and G.R. Engdahl. 2007. The Effect of
Protein Level on Feedlot Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Texas Rambouillet Ewes. TX. Jour. Ag. Nat Res. 20:75-81.

ABSTRACTS

Lupton, C. J. 2008. Impacts of animal science research on U.S. sheep production and
predictions for the future. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. Centennial Mtg. Indianapolis, IN. July 7-11. J. Anim. Sci. 86, E-Suppl.2:394.

Pfeiffer, F. A., C. J. Lupton, and D. F. Waldron. 2008. Estimating average fiber diameter
and variability of wool fleeces using Optical Fibre Diameter Analysers (OFDA 100 and 2000). J. Anim. Sci. 86, E-Suppl. 2:495.

Lupton, C.J., E. S. Campbell, B. S. Engdahl, T. D. Lovett, F. A. Pfeiffer, C. A. Taylor, Jr.,
D. F. Waldron, and J. W. Walker. 2008. Selecting Angora goats to consume more juniper. Proc. 9th Int. Conf on Goats, Queretaro, Mexico, August 31  September 5. Abstract 67:95-96.

PROCEEDINGS AND ABSTRACTS

Lupton, C. J. 2009. Wool research to enhance the competitiveness and prosperity of the
U.S. sheep industry. Proc. U.S. Sheep Research Programs, Research Symposium, American Sheep Industry Association Annual Convention, San Diego, January 22:64-67.

Settle, C.E., M.W. Salisbury, G.R. Engdahl and B.J. May. 2008. Using Kelp Seaweed to
Control Heat Related Infertility in Rambouillet and Suffolk Rams. Western Extension, Research, and Academic Coordinating Committee 039 Proceedings. Chico Hot Springs, Montana: 38.

Yates, D.T., M.W. Salisbury and H. Anderson. 2007. Effects of supplementation of
tasco-ex on infertility in young male goats experiencing heat stress. J. Anim. Sci. 85:171, Supplement 2.

Dunbar, N.A., B.J. May, M.W. Salisbury, C.B. Scott and M.T. Schafer. 2007. Effect of
copper supplementation on artificial insemination conception rate of Angus cows and feedlot performance of Angus bulls. J. Anim. Sci. 85:173, Supplement 2.

Mendoza, N., B.J. May, M.W. Salisbury, G.R. Engdahl, and G.G. Hilton. 2007. The
effect of protein level on feedlot performance and carcass characteristics of Texas Rambouillet ewes. J. Anim. Sci. 85:173, Supplement 2.

Self, J.M., M.W. Salisbury, B.J. May, G.E. Engdahl, C.B. Scott and R. Horst. 2006.
Vitamin D Supplementation in Fall Born Rambouillet Lambs Raised on Small Grain Pastures. J. Animal Sci Proceeding, Western Section.

Sato, N.E.A., M.W. Salisbury, C.B. Scott, and G.R. Engdahl. 2006. Effect of Solanum
dimidiatum on embryonic loss and neonatal lamb survival in Rambouillet sheep. Western Extension, Research, and Academic Coordinating Committee 039 Proceedings. San Angelo, Texas.

Owens, C.J., C.B. Scott, M.W. Salisbury and C.A. Taylor, Jr. 2008. Juniper consumption
does not cause abortions or reduce neonatal viability in Boer-cross goats. Abstr. Soc. Range Management. 61:1273.

George, C., C.B. Scott, C.A. Taylor, Jr., C.J. Owens, M.W. Salisbury, and B.J. May.
2008. Effects of Protein supplementation on juniper consumption by goats. Abstr. Soc. For Range Management. 61:1898.

Owens, C.J., C.B. Scott, M.W. Salisbury and C.A. Taylor, Jr. 2008. Juniper consumption
does not cause abortions or reduce neonatal viability in Boer-cross goats. Abstr. Tex. Sec. Soc. Range Management.

George, C., C.B. Scott, C.A. Taylor, Jr., C.J. Owens, M.W. Salisbury, and B.J. May.
2008. Effects of Protein supplementation on juniper consumption by goats. Abstr. Tex. Sec. Soc. Range Management.

Yates, D.T., M.W. Salisbury and H. Anderson. 2007. Effects of supplementation of
tasco-ex on infertility in young male goats experiencing heat stress. J. Anim. Sci. 85:171, Supplement 2.

Dunbar, N.A., B.J. May, M.W. Salisbury, C.B. Scott and M.T. Schafer. 2007. Effect of
copper supplementation on artificial insemination conception rate of Angus cows and feedlot performance of Angus bulls. J. Anim. Sci. 85:173, Supplement 2.

Mendoza, N., B.J. May, M.W. Salisbury, G.R. Engdahl, and G.G. Hilton. 2007. The
effect of protein level on feedlot performance and carcass characteristics of Texas Rambouillet ewes. J. Anim. Sci. 85:173, Supp 2.

Owens, C.J., C.B. Scott, M.W. Salisbury, and C.A. Taylor, Jr. 2007. Does juniper
consumption by pregnant goats cause reproductive failure and/or reduction in neonatal viability. WERA 039. Corvallis, Oregon.

Owens, C.J., C.B. Scott, M.W. Salisbury, and C.A. Taylor, Jr. 2007. Juniper consumption
does not cause abortions or reduce neonatal viability in Boer-cross goats. Abstr. Soc. Range Manage. (Accepted).


Owens, C.J., C.B. Scott, M.W. Salisbury, and C.A. Taylor, Jr. 2007. Juniper consumption
does not cause abortions or reduce neonatal viability in Boer-cross goats. Tex. Sec. Soc. Range Manage.

Sato, N.E.A., M.W. Salisbury, C.B. Scott, C.J. Owens, and G.R. Engdahl. 2007. Potato
weed (Solanum dimidiatum) ingestion does not cause embryonic loss or affect neonatal lamb survival. Abstr. Soc. Range Manage, #381, Reno, NV.

Self, J.M., M.W. Salisbury, B.J. May, G.E. Engdahl, C.B. Scott and R. Horst. 2006.
Vitamin D Supplementation in Fall Born Rambouillet Lambs Raised on Small Grain Pastures. J. Animal Sci Proceeding, Western Section.

Sato, N.E.A., M.W. Salisbury, C.B. Scott, and G.R. Engdahl. 2006. Effect of Solanum
dimidiatum on embryonic loss and neonatal lamb survival in Rambouillet sheep. Western Extension, Research, and Academic Coordinating Committee 039 Proceedings. San Angelo, Texas.

STATION REPORTS

Waldron, D. F. and C. J. Lupton. 2008. Improvement of sheep through selection of
performance-tested and progeny-tested breeding animals. Texas Agric. Exp. Sta. Res. Cen. Tech. Rep. 2007-1.

Waldron, D. F. and C. J. Lupton. 2008. Angora goat performance test report. Texas
Agric. Exp. Sta. Res. Cen. Tech. Rep. 2007-3.

Waldron, D. F. and C. J. Lupton. 2009. Improvement of sheep through selection of
performance-tested and progeny-tested breeding animals. Texas AgriLife Res. Cen. Tech. Rep. 2008-1.

INVITED PRESENTATIONS

Salisbury, M.W. 2008. Internal Parasites: Control in Small Ruminants. West Texas
Youth Veterinary Science Workshop. San Angelo, Texas.

Salisbury, M.W. 2007. Nutritional management of meat goats. Mountain States Meat
Goat Association Field Day. Fort Collins, Colorado.

Self, R.T., D.F. Waldron, M.W. Salisbury. 2007. Changes in performance of traits
measured in performance tests on Rambouillet rams. Annual Performance Test Field Day, Sonora, Texas.

Copeland, J.R., M.W. Salisbury. 2007. Internal Parasite Management in Small
Ruminants. West Texas Vet Science Workshop. San Angelo, Texas.

Salisbury, M.W. 2007. Livestock Handling Practices and Management Techniques. West
Texas Vet Science Workshop. San Angelo, Texas.

Salisbury, M.W. 2006. Meat Goat Production Strategies for Profit Minded Producers.
Missouri Goat Producers Symposium. Web-Cast to Four Locations

Salisbury, M.W. 2006. Internal Parasites: Why are they a problem in Small Ruminants.
West Texas Youth Veterinary Science Workshop. Sonora, Texas.

Salisbury, M.W., J.R. Copeland, D.F. Waldron, F.Craddock. 2006. Dorper vs.
Rambouillet-Parasite Resistance. 33rd Annual Sheep and Goat Field Day. San Angelo, Texas.

University of Nevada, Reno

T. Wuliji, H. Glimp, T. Filbin. 2009. Two seasonal lambing in spring and fall increases
reproductive efficiency of range sheep flock. J.A.S. Vol 87 Suppl.1 In Press. ADSA-CSAS-ASAS Annual Meeting (July 12-16, Montreal, Quebec, Canada).

T. Wuliji, H Glimp, T. Filbin. 2009. Introduction of Merino genetics to improve Western
range sheep flock wool quality and wool clip profits. Proceedings of US Sheep Research Programs. 47-49. American Sheep Industry Association Convention (January 21-24, 2009), San Diego, Ca.

T. Wuliji, H Glimp, B Perryman, W. Rauw and T. Filbin. 2008. Sheep production on
high desert rangelands and irrigated pasture. Proc. XXI Inter. Grassland Congress & VII Inter. Rangeland Congress: Multifunctional Grasslands In a Changing World. Vol. II. p. 83.

Wyoming

Cameron, B. A. and R.H. Stobart. 2008. Yellowing propensity of Rambouillet
sheep. Sheep and Goat Res. J. 23:11.

Alexander, B. M., R.H. Stobart, G.E. Moss. 2008. Scrapie Resistance and Production
Traits in Rambouillet Rams: Ram Performance Test 2002  2006. Research in Veterinary Science .

11/11/1111

08/07/2010

WERA 039

Participant Publications
(2009/2010)


IDAHO


PEER REVIEWED


Carlson, D. B., J. J. Reed, P. P. Borowicz, J. B. Taylor, L. P. Reynolds, T. L. Neville, D. A. Redmer, K. A. Vonnahme, and J. S. Caton. 2009. Effects of dietary selenium supply and timing of nutrient restriction during gestation on maternal growth and body composition of pregnant adolescent ewes. J. Anim. Sci. 87:669-680.


Lekatz, L. A., M. A. Ward, P. P. Borowicz, J. B. Taylor, D. A. Redmer, A. T. Grazul-Bilska, L. P. Reynolds, J. S. Caton, and K. A. Vonnahme. 2009. Cotyledonary responses to maternal selenium and dietary restriction may influence alterations in fetal weight and fetal liver glycogen in sheep. Anim. Reprod. Sci. 117:216-225.


Moffet, C. A. 2009. Agreement between measurements of shrub cover using ground-based methods and very large scale aerial imagery. Rangeland Ecol. Manage. 62:268-277.


Taylor, J. B., C.A. Moffet, and T.D. Leeds. 2009. Body weight changes and subsequent lambing rates of western whiteface ewes grazing winter range. Livestock Sci.121:339-342.


Taylor, J. B., L. P. Reynolds, D. A. Redmer, and J. S. Caton. 2009. Maternal and fetal tissue selenium loads in nulliparous ewes fed supranutritional and excessive selenium during mid- to late pregnancy. J. Anim. Sci. 87:1828-1834.


MONTANA


PEER REVIEWED


Kott, R. W., B. L. Roeder, and L.M.M. Surber. 2010. Sorting lines of wool with the OFDA2000. International J. of Sheep and Wool Science. 58:50-60.


R. R. Redden, R. W. Kott, J. A. Boles, A. W. Layton, and P. G. Hatfield. 2010. Effects of late gestation supplementation of rumen undegradable protein, vitamin E, zinc, and chlortetracycline to ewes on indices of immune transfer and productivity. J. Anim Sci. 88: 1125-1134.


R. R. Redden, R. W. Kott, L.M.M. Surber, J. A. Boles, A. W. Layton, and P. G. Hatfield. 2010. Post-weaning Management of Lambs Alters Subsequent Feedlot Performance and Tissue Deposition. Sheep and Goat Res. J. 24: 26-31


Borg, R. C., D. R. Notter, and R. W. Kott. 2009. Genetic analysis of ewe stayability and its association with lamb growth and adult production. J Anim. Sci. 87:3515-3524.


Borg, R. C., D. R. Notter, and R. W. Kott 2009. Phenotypic and genetic associations between lamb growth traits and adult ewe body weights in western range sheep. J Anim Sci. 87:3506-3514.


Kott, R.W., James Moore, Mike Schuldt and Marko Manoukian. 2009. Assisting Wool Producers In Accessing An Emerging Global Market. Journal of Extension [On-line], 47(1).


PROCEEDINGS


J. I. Keithly, R. W. Kott, J. G. Berardinelli, S. Moreaux, and P. G. Hatfield. 2010. Thermogenesis, serum metabolites, and growth in lambs born to ewes supplemented with docosahexaenoic acid. Proc. West. Sec. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 61


J. L. Peterson, S. J. Moreaux, J. G. P. Bowman, P. G. Hatfield, J. G. Berardinelli, and J. Olsen. 2009. Metabolic and physical effects of psyllium supplementation on quarter horses. Proc. West. Sec. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 60: 176-179.


Keithly, J., A. Hafla, T. McDonald, B. Nichols, J. Peterson, R. Redden, J. Uhrig, L. Voigt, A. Kellom, J. Paterson, and P. Hatfield. 2009. Dry matter intake and digestibility by lambs supplemented with expired foods (donuts, chips, and macaroni) and barley. Proc. Mont. Nutr. Conf.


Redden, R.R., R. W. Kott, L.M.M. Surber, J. A. Boles, A. W. Layton, and P. G. Hatfield. 2009. Feedlot performance of lambs from different backgrounding systems. Proc. West. Sec. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 59: 95-98.


NORTH DAKOTA


PEER REVIEWED


Neville, B.W., C.S. Schauer, K. Karges, M.L. Gibson, M.M. Thompson, L.A. Kirschten, N.W. Dyer, P.T. Berg, and G.P. Lardy. 2009. Effect of thiamin level on animal health, feedlot performance, carcass characteristics, and ruminal hydrogen sulfide concentrations in lambs fed diets based on 60% distillers dried grains plus solubles. J. Anim. Sci. (In Press).


ABSTRACTS AND PROCEEDINGS


Neville, B.W., C.S. Schauer, K. Karges, N. Dyer, and G.P. Lardy. 2010. Considerations for increased DDGS use in finishing lambs. Proceedings of U.S. Sheep Research Programs. p. 29-30.


Saevre, C.B., J.S. Caton, J.S. Luther, A.M. Meyer, J.D. Kirsch, M. Kapphahn, D.A. Redmer, and C.S. Schauer. 2010. Effects of rumen protected arginine supplementation on ewe serum amino acid concentration, circulating progesterone, and ovarian blood flow. J. Anim. Sci. Proc. 61:In Press.


Eckerman, S.R., G.P. Lardy, M.M. Thompson, B.W. Neville, M.L. Van Emon, P.T. Berg, and C.S. Schauer. 2010. Feedlot performance and carcass quality of conventionally raised lambs implanted with zeranol versus naturally raised lambs. J. Anim. Sci. Proc. 61:In Press.


Neville, B.W., C.S. Schauer, L.A. Kirschten, K. Karges, M.L. Gibson, and G.P. Lardy. 2009. Influence of thiamin supplementation on feedlot performance, carcass quality, and incidence of polioencephalomalacia in lambs fed a 60% distillers dried grains plus solubles finishing ration. J. Anim. Sci. Proc. 60:135-139.


Magolski, J.D., W.L. Keller, T.M. Jeske, C.A. Schwartz, L.A. Lekatz, J.D. Kirsch, C.S. Schauer, K.A. Vonnahme, and K.R. Maddock-Carlin. 2010. Effects of maternal metabolizable protein supplementation during late gestation on ovine fetal muscle calpain and calpastatin activities. J. Anim. Sci. 88(Suppl. 2):In press.

Camacho, L.E., L.A. Lekatz, M.L Van Emon, C.S. Schauer, K.R. Maddock Carlin, and K.A. Vonnahme. 2010. Effects of maternal MP supplementation in late gestation on uterine and umbilical blood flows in sheep. J. Anim. Sci. 88(Suppl. 2):In press.


Neville, T.L., L.A. Lekatz, T.J. Swanson, M.L. Van Emon, C.S. Schauer, K.R. Maddock Carlin, C.M. Hammer, and K.A. Vonnahme. 2010. Effects of maternal metabolizable protein supply on fetal organ weights. J. Anim. Sci. 88(Suppl. 2):In press.


Lekatz, L.A., M.L. Van Emon, P.K. Shukla, S.T. ORourke, C.S. Schauer, K.M. Carlin, K.A. Vonnahme. 2010. Influence of metabolizable protein supplementation during late gestation on vasoreactivity of maternal and fetal placental arteries in sheep. J. Anim. Sci. 88(Suppl. 2):In press.


ANNUAL REPORTS


Eckerman, S.E., G.P. Lardy, M.M. Thompson, B. Neville, M. VanEmon, P.B. Berg, and C.S. Schauer. 2010. Growth performance and carcass characteristics of conventionally raised lambs implanted with zeranol versus naturally raised lambs. 2010 NDSU Sheep Research Report. 51:3-7.


Neville, B.W., C.S. Schauer, and G.P. Lardy. 2010. Influence of thiamin supplementation on hydrogen sulfide gas concentrations in ruminants fed high sulfur diets. 2010 NDSU Sheep Research Report. 51:811.


Sebesta, E.L., K.K. Sedivec, B. Geaumont, S. Kronberg, K. Larson, D. Houchen, and C.S. Schauer. 2010. Impacts of integrated pest management on Leafy Spurge (Euphorbia esula) following a 10-year sheep grazing study: A progress report. 2010 NDSU Sheep Research Report. 51:12-19.


Becker, W., C. Schauer, and R. Schmidt. 2010. NDSU Extension Service live lamb carcass contest report. 2010 NDSU Sheep Research Report. 51:29-30.


Neville, C.S. Schauer, and G.P. Lardy. 2009. Influence of thiamin supplementation on hydrogen sulfide gas concentrations in ruminants fed high-sulfur diets. 2009 NDSU Beef Feedlot Research Report. 32:11-15.


Neville, C.S. Schauer, and G.P. Lardy. 2009. Influence of thiamin supplementation on hydrogen sulfide gas concentrations in ruminants fed high-sulfur diets. 2008 Beef Cattle and Range Research Report. 25-27.


TEXAS


PEER REVIEWED, REFEREED JOURNAL ARTICLES


Lupton, C. J., E. S. Campbell, B. S. Engdahl, T. D. Lovett, F. A. Pfeiffer, C. A. Taylor, Jr., D. F. Waldron, and J. W. Walker. 2009. Selecting Angora goats to consume more juniper. Tropical and Subtropical Agroecosystems. 11:59-64.


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


Whitney, T. R., D. F. Waldron, and T. Willingham. 2009. Evaluating nutritional status of Dorper and Rambouillet ewes in range sheep production. Sheep Goat Res. J. 24:10-16.


Lupton, C. J. 2010. Chapter 15, Fiber Production. In: Goat Science and Production, S. G. Solaiman, Ed. Wiley-Blackwell, Ames IA:293-312.


Campbell, E. J., R. A. Frost, T. K. Mosley, J. C. Mosley, C. J. Lupton, C. A. Taylor, Jr., J. W. Walker, D. F. Waldron, and J. Musser. 2010. Pharmacokinetic differences in exposure to camphor following intraruminal dosing in selectively bred lines of goats J. Anim. Sci. Accepted.


Walker, J. W., E. J. Campbell, R. W. Kott, S. Y. Landau, C. J. Lupton, C. B. Scott L. Surber, C. A. Taylor, Jr., and W. R. Whitworth. 2010. Chapter 5. Fecal NIRS for Predicting Botanical Composition of Herbivore Diets. Fecal NIRS Monograph. Texas AgriLife Research Bulletin. College Station. In Prep.


Whitney, T. R., and J. P. Muir. 2010. Redberry juniper as a roughage source in lamb feedlot rations: performance and serum nonesterified fatty acids, urea nitrogen, and insulin-like growth factor-1 concentrations. J. Anim. Sci. 88:14921502.


ABSTRACTS


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


Klein, D. R., T. R. Whitney, T. M. Craig, C. B. Scott, C. J. Owens. 2010. Redberry juniper to reduce Haemonchus contortus in vitro viability and increase Ivomectin efficacy. Soc. Range Manage. Feb. 7-11, Denver, CO.


Lupton, C. J., F. A. Pfeiffer, W. S. Ramsey, M. Salisbury, D. F. Waldron, J. W. Walker, and T. D. Willingham. 2009. Preliminary results of a comparison between Texas Rambouillet sheep and Australian Merino F1 crosses. J. Anim. Sci. 87, E-Suppl. 2:307


Whitney, T. R. 2009. Alternative feeds to reduce feeding costs. Annual Ram Performance Test Field Day. Sonora, TX. March 13.


Wildeus, S., A. M. Zajac, C. J. Lupton, J. R. Collins. 2009. Effect of parasite management practices on fecal egg counts and fiber characteristics in alpacas. Proc. Ann. Meet. South. Sect. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. :36.


Zajac, A. M., S. Wildeus, and C. J. Lupton. 2009. Transmission of intestinal parasites of alpacas in the mid-Atlantic region, U.S.A. 22nd Meeting of the World Assoc. for the Advancement of Vet. Parasitology. Calgary, Canada. Aug. 9-13.


CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS


Lupton, C.J. 2009. Alpaca quality and analysis. Proceedings, Alpaca Information Day, Virginia State University, Petersburg, January 17: 1-58. (CD available with slides and audio, January 2010).


Lupton, C. J., F. A. Pfeiffer, W. S. Ramsey, M. Salisbury, D. F. Waldron, J. W. Walker, and T. W. Willingham. 2010. Comparison of Texas Rambouillet sheep with Australian Merino F1 crosses. Sheep Research and Outreach Symposium, American Sheep Industry Association Annual Convention, Nashville, TN, January 21:52-54.

STATION REPORTS


Waldron, D. F. and C. J. Lupton. 2009. Improvement of sheep through selection of performance-tested and progeny-tested breeding animals. Texas AgriLife Res. Cen. Tech. Rep. 2009-1.


Waldron, D. F. and C. J. Lupton. 2009. Angora goat performance test report. Texas AgriLife Res. Cen. Tech. Rep. 2009-3.


Lupton, C. J., F. A. Pfeiffer, W. S. Ramsey, M. Salisbury, D. F. Waldron, J. W. Walker, and T. D. Willingham. 2009. Comparison of Texas Rambouillet sheep with Australian Merino F1 crosses. Texas AgriLife Res. Ann. Prog. Rep. Texas Dept. Agric. Food & Fibers Res. Grant Prog. :1-9.


Taylor, C. A., Jr., C. J. Lupton, D. F. Waldron, and J. W. Walker. 2009. Improving the use of goats to manage juniper. Texas AgriLife Res. Ann. Prog. Rep. Texas Dept. Agric. Food & Fibers Res. Grant Prog. :11-30.


Taylor, C. A., Jr., T. R. Whitney, C.J. Lupton, and J. W. Walker. 2009. Economic sustainability of Spanish X Boer goats, Dorper X Barbado sheep, Rambouillet sheep, and Angora goats in a low input grazing system in West Texas. Texas AgriLife Res. Ann. Prog. Rep. Texas Dept. Agric. Food & Fibers Res. Grant Prog. :60-68.


Waldron, D. F. and C. J. Lupton. 2010. Improvement of sheep through selection of performance-tested and progeny-tested breeding animals. Texas AgriLife Res. Cen. Tech. Rep. 2010-1.


INVITED PRESENTATIONS


Lupton, C. J. 2009. Animal fiber metrology. The Iraq Agricultural Extension Revitalization Group. Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center, San Angelo. October 20.


Lupton, C. J. 2010. Comments on the 2009 Angora goat test results. Texas AgriLife Research Station at Sonora. July 23.


Lupton, C. J. 2010. Comparison of Texas Rambouillet sheep with Australian Merino F1 crosses. Sheep Research and Outreach Symposium, American Sheep Industry Association Annual Convention, Nashville, TN. January 21.


Lupton, C. J. 2010. Comments on the 2009/2010 ram test. Texas AgriLife Research Station at Sonora. March 19.


Whitney, T. R. 2009. Alternative feeds to reduce feeding costs. Annual Ram Performance Test Field Day. Sonora, TX. March 13.


Whitney, T. R. 2009. Nutrition research, San Angelo. WERA 039 annual meeting, Reno NV. Report.


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


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


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


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



UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO


PUBLICATIONS


T Wuliji, H Hudson and T Filbin. 2009. Merino breeding program improves wool production in the western USA range sheep flocks. Proceedings of FAO/IAEA International symposium sustainable improvement of animal production and health. P. 83-84. June 8-11, 2009. Vienna, Austria.


T Wuliji, T Watts, A Qi, T Filbin. 2010. An alternative wool harvesting system for wool sheep flocks. J. Anim. Sci. Vol 88 Suppl. 1. In Press. ADSA®-PSA-AMPA-CSAS-WSASAS-ASAS Joint Annual Meeting (July 11-15, 2010, Denver, Colorado).


L. Shi, T. Wuliji, N. Li, T. Shenkoru, S. McConahey, W. Yang. 2010. Seasonal variation of nutrients and in vitro dry matter degradability of forage hay. J. Anim. Sci. Vol 88 Suppl. 1. In Press. ADSA®-PSA-AMPA-CSAS-WSASAS-ASAS Joint Annual Meeting (July 11-15, 2010, Denver, Colorado).


N Li, T Wuliji, A Qi, SH Hyon, K Matsumura, L Shi, W Chen. 2010. The Effect of Poly-L-lysine as a New Cryoprotectant for Ovine Oocyte Vitrification. J. Anim. Sci. Vol 88 Suppl. 1. In Press. ADSA®-PSA-AMPA-CSAS-WSASAS-ASAS Joint Annual Meeting (July 11-15, 2010, Denver, Colorado).


Wei Chen, Tumen Wuliji, Hang Wang, Nan Li, Aladaer Qi. The Application of TARGET Bovine CL Progesterone Test Kit for Early Pregnancy Diagnosis in Ewes. 2010. J. Anim. Sci. Vol 88 Suppl. 1. In Press. ADSA®-PSA-AMPA-CSAS-WSASAS-ASAS Joint Annual Meeting (July 11-15, 2010, Denver, Colorado).


Tumen Wuliji, Aladaer Qi , Nan Li , Wei Chen , Tom Filbin. 2010. Genotypic Screening For Melatonin Receptor Gene 1A Polymorphism In Rafter 7 Merino Ewes. Proceedings of Plant & Animal Genomes XVIII Conference. p. 578. (January 9-13, 2010). Town & Country Convention Center, San Diego, CA. (http://www.intl-pag.org/18/abstracts).


Aladaer Qi , Tumen Wuliji , Wei Chen , Lei Shi. 2010. Melatonin Receptor 1 A Gene Polymorphisms To MnlI, RsaI And Nucleotide Mutations In Rafter 7 Merino Ewes. Proceedings of Plant & Animal Genomes XVIII Conference. p. 573. (January 9-13, 2010). Town & Country Convention Center, San Diego, CA. (http://www.intl-pag.org/18/abstracts).


UTAH


REPORTS


Chapman, C.K., Rood, K.A., Boyer, S., McNeal, L.G. & Boyer, T. 2009. 2009 Utah Sheep and Goat Education Day. 2009 Annual Report of the Western Extension, Research & Academic Coordinating Committee 039. WERA039: Coordination of Sheep and Goat Research and Education Programs in the Western States.


EDUCATIONAL SUPPLEMENTS


Chapman, C.K. & Rood, K.A.. 2009. [Fact Sheet] Agrosecurity  Protecting Americas Food Supply: An Introduction to Agrosecurity Challenges. Electronic Publication. Utah State University Extension Fact Sheet AG/Agrosecurity/2009-01. http://extension.usu.edu/files/publications/publication/AG_Agrosecurity_2009-01pr.pdf


Rood, K.A. & Chapman, C.K.. 2009. [Fact Sheet] Minimizing Disease in Your Sheep Flock: A Guide to Preventative Flock Health. Electronic Publication. Utah State University Extension Fact Sheet Animal Health/Sheep/2009-02pr at: http://extension.usu.edu/files/publications/publication/Animal_Health_Sheep_2009-02pr.pdf