SAES-422 Multistate Research Activity Accomplishments Report
Sections
Status: Approved
Basic Information
- Project No. and Title: WERA_OLD39 : Coordination of Sheep and Goat Research and Education Programs for the Western States
- Period Covered: 05/01/2003 to 05/01/2004
- Date of Report: 08/06/2004
- Annual Meeting Dates: 05/17/2004 to 05/18/2004
Participants
[Minutes]
Accomplishments
Accomplishments and Impacts
For Objective 1, descriptions of potential impacts and applications were presented addressing sheep grazing for control of alfalfa weevil (Montana State University), the Montana Sheep Institute (Montana State University), prescribed sheep and goat browsing for controlling conifer encroachment (Montana State University), multi-species grazing and single species grazing on leafy spurge infested rangeland: an eight year summary (North Dakota State University), and the effects of multi-species grazing on leafy spurge infested rangeland using twice-over rotation and season long grazing treatments (North Dakota State University).
For Objective 2, descriptions of potential impacts and applications were presented addressing the effects of progesterone therapy on embryonic survival and pregnancy rates in ewes (New Mexico State University), the incidence of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and salmonella in fecal, wool, and carcass samples in feedlot lambs (New Mexico State University), utilization of east Friesian breeding to increase lamb production (Organ State University), the genotype x environmental interactions in goats (Prairie View A&M University), the influence of feeding vitamin D3 aging on the tenderness of four lamb muscles (Texas A&M University), the effect of induced ovulation on pregnancy rate in laparoscopically artificially inseminated ewes using frozen semen (Texas A&M University), the time dependent distribution of selenium in growing wethers (USDA-ARS, US Sheep Experiment Station), growth and reproductive performance of ewe lambs implanted with zeranol after weaning but before sexual maturation (University of Wyoming), incidence of genetic susceptibility to scrapie in selected purebred and commercial flocks (University of Wyoming), differences in production traits between scrapie resistant and scrapie susceptible ewes (University of Wyoming), effect of selecting for scrapie resistance at codon 171 on ram performance and carcass quality (University of Wyoming), and computer matching of digital images of retinal vascular patterns of sheep for animal verification (University of Wyoming).
For Objective 3, a report was presented addressing the Texas Rambouillet Superior Genetics, Inc.: a cooperative sheep breeding program (Texas A&M University).
For Objective 1, descriptions of potential impacts and applications were presented addressing sheep grazing for control of alfalfa weevil (Montana State University), the Montana Sheep Institute (Montana State University), prescribed sheep and goat browsing for controlling conifer encroachment (Montana State University), multi-species grazing and single species grazing on leafy spurge infested rangeland: an eight year summary (North Dakota State University), and the effects of multi-species grazing on leafy spurge infested rangeland using twice-over rotation and season long grazing treatments (North Dakota State University).
For Objective 2, descriptions of potential impacts and applications were presented addressing the effects of progesterone therapy on embryonic survival and pregnancy rates in ewes (New Mexico State University), the incidence of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and salmonella in fecal, wool, and carcass samples in feedlot lambs (New Mexico State University), utilization of east Friesian breeding to increase lamb production (Organ State University), the genotype x environmental interactions in goats (Prairie View A&M University), the influence of feeding vitamin D3 aging on the tenderness of four lamb muscles (Texas A&M University), the effect of induced ovulation on pregnancy rate in laparoscopically artificially inseminated ewes using frozen semen (Texas A&M University), the time dependent distribution of selenium in growing wethers (USDA-ARS, US Sheep Experiment Station), growth and reproductive performance of ewe lambs implanted with zeranol after weaning but before sexual maturation (University of Wyoming), incidence of genetic susceptibility to scrapie in selected purebred and commercial flocks (University of Wyoming), differences in production traits between scrapie resistant and scrapie susceptible ewes (University of Wyoming), effect of selecting for scrapie resistance at codon 171 on ram performance and carcass quality (University of Wyoming), and computer matching of digital images of retinal vascular patterns of sheep for animal verification (University of Wyoming).
For Objective 3, a report was presented addressing the Texas Rambouillet Superior Genetics, Inc.: a cooperative sheep breeding program (Texas A&M University).
Impacts
Publications
2003-04 Publications
Alexander, B. M., R. H. Stobart, W. C. Russell, K. I. O?Rourke, A. N. Taylor and G. E. Moss. 2002. Incidence of genetic susceptibility to scrapie in selected purebred and commercial flocks. Proc. West Section ASAS 53:161-163.
Alexander, B. M., R. H. Stobart, W. C. Russell, K. I. O?Rourke, A. N. Taylor and G. E. Moss. 2002. Incidence of genetic susceptibility to scrapie in selected purebred and commercial flocks. J. Anim. Sci. 80 (Suppl. 2): 112 (#29).
Alexander, B.M., B.W. Hess, R.V. Lewis, R.H. Stobart and G.E. Moss. 2003. Growth and reproductive performance of ewe lambs implanted with zeranol after weaning, but before sexual maturation. Sheep & Goat Res. J. 18:61-64.
Alexander, B.M., R.H. Stobart, W.C. Russell, K.I. O?Rourke and G.E. Moss. 2003. Differences in production traits between scrapie resistant and scrapie susceptible ewes. J. Anim. Sci. 81 (suppl. 1) T39.
Alexander, B.M., R.H. Stobart, W.C. Russell, K.I. O?Rourke, A.N. Taylor and G.E. Moss. 2002. Incidence of genetic susceptibility to scrapie in selected purebred and commercial flocks. Dept. Animal Sci. Annual Report. pp. 101-103.
Alexander, B.M., R.H. Stobart, W.C. Russell, K.L. O?Rourke and G.E. Moss. 2003. Differences in production traits between scrapie resistant and scrapie susceptible ewes. Proc. West. Section ASAS 54:101-103.
Craddock, B.F. and C.J. Lupton. 2004. Tips for a Top Texas Wool Clip. Joint Texas Coop. Ext./Texas Agric. Exp. Sta. Brochure. 8pp.
Credille, K.M., C.J. Lupton, R.A. Kennis, R.L. Maier, K.A. Tucker, J. Dziezyc, S. Castle, G.A. Reinhart, G.M. Davenport, and R.W. Dunstan. 2002. What happens when a dog loses its puppy coat? Functional, developmental, and breed-related changes in the canine hair follicle. Advances in Veterinary Dermatology. K.L. Thoday, C.S. Foil, and R. Bond, Editors. Vol. 4. 43-48.
Dzakuma, J.M., S,A. Ericsson, B.L. Sayre, T.A. Gipson, and H.D. Blackburn. 2003. Caprine genetic resource conservation program. J. Anim. Sci. 81 (Suppl. 1): 68.
Faris, B.R., J.E. Otero, T.T. Ross, A.S. Carman, R.W. Montgomery, L.A. Terrazas, and D.M. Hallford. 2003. Effects of nutrition and progesterone therapy on ovulation, embryonic survival, and pregnancy rates in ewes. Proc., West. Sec., Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 54:247-250.
Hruska, J.W., C.J. Lupton, J.E. Huston, K.S. Rhee, B.F. Craddock, W. Polk, and F.A. Pfeiffer. 2002. Effects of production systems and coats on performance, mohair growth and quality, and carcass traits on Angora male kids. Proc. Scientific Conf. on Goats. Prairie View, TX:141-156.
Kom, S.E., N.C. Beckford, and J.M. Dzakuma. 2003. Effect of breed type and feed level on production efficiency in meat goats. J. Anim. Sci. 81 (Suppl. 1): 329.
Kott, R. W., P. G. Hatfield, J. W. Bergman, C. R. Flynn, H. Van Wagoner, and J. A. Boles. 2003. Feedlot performance, carcass composition, and muscle and fat CLA concentrations of lambs fed diets supplemented with safflower seeds. Small Rum. Res.49:11.
Laughlin, A.M., D.F. Waldron, B.F. Craddock, G.R. Engdahl, R.K. Dusek, J.E. Huston, C.J. Lupton, D.N. Ueckert, T.L. Shay, and N.E. Cockett. 2002. Use of DNA markers to determine paternity in a multiple-sire mating flock. Sheep & Goat Res. J. 18:14-17.
Lawler, T. L., J. B. Taylor, J. W. Finley, and J. S. Caton. 2004. Effect of high selenium feeds on performance, carcass characteristics, visceral organ mass, and selenium accumulation in finishing beef steers. J. Anim. Sci. 2004. 82:1488-1493.
Long, M. T.T. Ross, T.S. Edrington, J.D. Thomas, and K.L. Christensen. 2003. Incidence of E.coli 0157:h7 contamination in fecal, wool, and carcass samples from feedlot lambs. Proc., West. Sec., Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 54:46-48.
Lupton, C.J. 2003. 2002 report on OFDA2000 usage in Texas. Ann. Rep. Amer. Sheep Indus. Assoc. 2/26/03.
Lupton, C.J. and R.E. Pope. 2003. Performance of two OFDA2000 instruments. Ann. Rep. Amer. Sheep Indus. Assoc. 2/26/03.
Lupton, C.J., D.F. Waldron, and F.A. Pfeiffer. 2003. Interrelationships of traits measured on fine-wool rams. Sheep & Goat Res. J. 18:1-7.
Lupton, C.J., J.W. Walker, B.S. Engdahl, and F.A. Pfeiffer. 2003. Prediction of wool base, vegetable matter base, fiber diameter, and prickle factor of greasy wool with near-infrared spectroscopy. Cashmirror. 14,10:28-29.
Lupton, C.J., J.W. Walker, B.S. Engdahl, and F.A. Pfeiffer. 2003. Prediction of wool base, vegetable matter base, fiber diameter, and prickle factor of greasy wool with near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIRS). J. Anim. Sci. 81, Suppl. 1:350.
Lupton, C.J., J.W. Walker, B.S. Engdahl, and F.A. Pfeiffer. 2003. Prediction of greasy wool characteristics using near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIRS). Western Coord. Comm. 39 Ann. Rep. Hettinger, ND:25-26.
Pfeiffer, F.A., C.J. Lupton, and A.A. Simpson. 2003. Field versus lab measurements for four important wool traits. J. Anim. Sci. 81, Suppl. 1:350.
Rhee, K.S., C.J. Lupton, Y.A. Ziprin, and K.C. Rhee. 2003. Carcass traits of Rambouillet and Merino x Rambouillet lambs and fatty acid profiles of muscle and subcutaneous adipose tissues as affected by new sheep production system. Meat Science. 65:693-699.
Rhee, K.S., C.J. Lupton, Y.A. Ziprin, and K.C. Rhee. 2003. Effects of sheep production systems on oxidative storage stability of lean lamb patties. Meat Science. 65:701-706.
Schauer, C.S., K.K Sedivec, T.C. Faller, J.D. Dahl, D.M. Stecher, S. Kronberg, P.E. Nyren, J. Olson, and S. Sabin. 2004. Effects of multi-species grazing on leafy spurge infested rangeland using twice-over rotation and season-long grazing treatments: Eight-year summary. Western Dakota Sheep and Beef Day. 45:30-36.
Schauer, C.S., K.K. Sedivec, T.C. Faller, J.D. Dahl, S. Kronberg, D.M. Stecher, P.E. Nyren, J. Olson, and S. Sabin. 2004. Multi-species grazing and single species grazing on leafy spurge infested rangeland: Eight-year summary. Western Dakota Sheep and Beef Day. 45:22-29.
Schultz, C.L., T.T. Ross and M.W. Salisbury. 2003. Effects of supplementing ewes with d-"-tocopherol on serum and colostrum immunoglobulin G titers and preweaning lamb performance. Sheep & Goat Res. J. 18:96-100.
Seefeldt, S. S. and S. D. McCoy. 2003. Measuring plant diversity in the tall threetip sagebrush steppe: Influence of previous grazing management practices. Environmental Management. 32:234-245.
Spezzano, T. M. H. B. Goosey, P. G. Hatfield, S. L. Blodgett, S. D. Cash, P. M. Denke, R. W. Kott, A. W. Lenssen, and C. B. Marlow. 2003. Managing Insect Pest Damage to Wheat and Alfalfa by Integrating Sheep into Crop Production. Proc. Montana Livestock Nutr. Conf. 52:
Waldron, D.F. and C.J. Lupton. 2003. Angora goat performance test report. Texas Agric. Exp. Sta. Res. Cen. Tech. Rep. 2003-3.
Waldron, D.F. and C.J. Lupton. 2003. Improvement of sheep through selection of performance tested and progeny-tested breeding animal. Texas Agric. Exp. Sta. Res. Cen. Tech. Rep. 2003-1.
Whitworth, W.R., C.B. Scott, J.W. Walker, C.A. Taylor, Jr., B.S. Engdahl, and C.J. Lupton. 2003. Sources of variation for fecal NIRS equations for predicting percent juniper in goat diets. Soc. Range Manage. 56th Ann. Mtg. Abstracts. Vol. 56:317.
Alexander, B. M., R. H. Stobart, W. C. Russell, K. I. O?Rourke, A. N. Taylor and G. E. Moss. 2002. Incidence of genetic susceptibility to scrapie in selected purebred and commercial flocks. Proc. West Section ASAS 53:161-163.
Alexander, B. M., R. H. Stobart, W. C. Russell, K. I. O?Rourke, A. N. Taylor and G. E. Moss. 2002. Incidence of genetic susceptibility to scrapie in selected purebred and commercial flocks. J. Anim. Sci. 80 (Suppl. 2): 112 (#29).
Alexander, B.M., B.W. Hess, R.V. Lewis, R.H. Stobart and G.E. Moss. 2003. Growth and reproductive performance of ewe lambs implanted with zeranol after weaning, but before sexual maturation. Sheep & Goat Res. J. 18:61-64.
Alexander, B.M., R.H. Stobart, W.C. Russell, K.I. O?Rourke and G.E. Moss. 2003. Differences in production traits between scrapie resistant and scrapie susceptible ewes. J. Anim. Sci. 81 (suppl. 1) T39.
Alexander, B.M., R.H. Stobart, W.C. Russell, K.I. O?Rourke, A.N. Taylor and G.E. Moss. 2002. Incidence of genetic susceptibility to scrapie in selected purebred and commercial flocks. Dept. Animal Sci. Annual Report. pp. 101-103.
Alexander, B.M., R.H. Stobart, W.C. Russell, K.L. O?Rourke and G.E. Moss. 2003. Differences in production traits between scrapie resistant and scrapie susceptible ewes. Proc. West. Section ASAS 54:101-103.
Craddock, B.F. and C.J. Lupton. 2004. Tips for a Top Texas Wool Clip. Joint Texas Coop. Ext./Texas Agric. Exp. Sta. Brochure. 8pp.
Credille, K.M., C.J. Lupton, R.A. Kennis, R.L. Maier, K.A. Tucker, J. Dziezyc, S. Castle, G.A. Reinhart, G.M. Davenport, and R.W. Dunstan. 2002. What happens when a dog loses its puppy coat? Functional, developmental, and breed-related changes in the canine hair follicle. Advances in Veterinary Dermatology. K.L. Thoday, C.S. Foil, and R. Bond, Editors. Vol. 4. 43-48.
Dzakuma, J.M., S,A. Ericsson, B.L. Sayre, T.A. Gipson, and H.D. Blackburn. 2003. Caprine genetic resource conservation program. J. Anim. Sci. 81 (Suppl. 1): 68.
Faris, B.R., J.E. Otero, T.T. Ross, A.S. Carman, R.W. Montgomery, L.A. Terrazas, and D.M. Hallford. 2003. Effects of nutrition and progesterone therapy on ovulation, embryonic survival, and pregnancy rates in ewes. Proc., West. Sec., Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 54:247-250.
Hruska, J.W., C.J. Lupton, J.E. Huston, K.S. Rhee, B.F. Craddock, W. Polk, and F.A. Pfeiffer. 2002. Effects of production systems and coats on performance, mohair growth and quality, and carcass traits on Angora male kids. Proc. Scientific Conf. on Goats. Prairie View, TX:141-156.
Kom, S.E., N.C. Beckford, and J.M. Dzakuma. 2003. Effect of breed type and feed level on production efficiency in meat goats. J. Anim. Sci. 81 (Suppl. 1): 329.
Kott, R. W., P. G. Hatfield, J. W. Bergman, C. R. Flynn, H. Van Wagoner, and J. A. Boles. 2003. Feedlot performance, carcass composition, and muscle and fat CLA concentrations of lambs fed diets supplemented with safflower seeds. Small Rum. Res.49:11.
Laughlin, A.M., D.F. Waldron, B.F. Craddock, G.R. Engdahl, R.K. Dusek, J.E. Huston, C.J. Lupton, D.N. Ueckert, T.L. Shay, and N.E. Cockett. 2002. Use of DNA markers to determine paternity in a multiple-sire mating flock. Sheep & Goat Res. J. 18:14-17.
Lawler, T. L., J. B. Taylor, J. W. Finley, and J. S. Caton. 2004. Effect of high selenium feeds on performance, carcass characteristics, visceral organ mass, and selenium accumulation in finishing beef steers. J. Anim. Sci. 2004. 82:1488-1493.
Long, M. T.T. Ross, T.S. Edrington, J.D. Thomas, and K.L. Christensen. 2003. Incidence of E.coli 0157:h7 contamination in fecal, wool, and carcass samples from feedlot lambs. Proc., West. Sec., Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 54:46-48.
Lupton, C.J. 2003. 2002 report on OFDA2000 usage in Texas. Ann. Rep. Amer. Sheep Indus. Assoc. 2/26/03.
Lupton, C.J. and R.E. Pope. 2003. Performance of two OFDA2000 instruments. Ann. Rep. Amer. Sheep Indus. Assoc. 2/26/03.
Lupton, C.J., D.F. Waldron, and F.A. Pfeiffer. 2003. Interrelationships of traits measured on fine-wool rams. Sheep & Goat Res. J. 18:1-7.
Lupton, C.J., J.W. Walker, B.S. Engdahl, and F.A. Pfeiffer. 2003. Prediction of wool base, vegetable matter base, fiber diameter, and prickle factor of greasy wool with near-infrared spectroscopy. Cashmirror. 14,10:28-29.
Lupton, C.J., J.W. Walker, B.S. Engdahl, and F.A. Pfeiffer. 2003. Prediction of wool base, vegetable matter base, fiber diameter, and prickle factor of greasy wool with near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIRS). J. Anim. Sci. 81, Suppl. 1:350.
Lupton, C.J., J.W. Walker, B.S. Engdahl, and F.A. Pfeiffer. 2003. Prediction of greasy wool characteristics using near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIRS). Western Coord. Comm. 39 Ann. Rep. Hettinger, ND:25-26.
Pfeiffer, F.A., C.J. Lupton, and A.A. Simpson. 2003. Field versus lab measurements for four important wool traits. J. Anim. Sci. 81, Suppl. 1:350.
Rhee, K.S., C.J. Lupton, Y.A. Ziprin, and K.C. Rhee. 2003. Carcass traits of Rambouillet and Merino x Rambouillet lambs and fatty acid profiles of muscle and subcutaneous adipose tissues as affected by new sheep production system. Meat Science. 65:693-699.
Rhee, K.S., C.J. Lupton, Y.A. Ziprin, and K.C. Rhee. 2003. Effects of sheep production systems on oxidative storage stability of lean lamb patties. Meat Science. 65:701-706.
Schauer, C.S., K.K Sedivec, T.C. Faller, J.D. Dahl, D.M. Stecher, S. Kronberg, P.E. Nyren, J. Olson, and S. Sabin. 2004. Effects of multi-species grazing on leafy spurge infested rangeland using twice-over rotation and season-long grazing treatments: Eight-year summary. Western Dakota Sheep and Beef Day. 45:30-36.
Schauer, C.S., K.K. Sedivec, T.C. Faller, J.D. Dahl, S. Kronberg, D.M. Stecher, P.E. Nyren, J. Olson, and S. Sabin. 2004. Multi-species grazing and single species grazing on leafy spurge infested rangeland: Eight-year summary. Western Dakota Sheep and Beef Day. 45:22-29.
Schultz, C.L., T.T. Ross and M.W. Salisbury. 2003. Effects of supplementing ewes with d-"-tocopherol on serum and colostrum immunoglobulin G titers and preweaning lamb performance. Sheep & Goat Res. J. 18:96-100.
Seefeldt, S. S. and S. D. McCoy. 2003. Measuring plant diversity in the tall threetip sagebrush steppe: Influence of previous grazing management practices. Environmental Management. 32:234-245.
Spezzano, T. M. H. B. Goosey, P. G. Hatfield, S. L. Blodgett, S. D. Cash, P. M. Denke, R. W. Kott, A. W. Lenssen, and C. B. Marlow. 2003. Managing Insect Pest Damage to Wheat and Alfalfa by Integrating Sheep into Crop Production. Proc. Montana Livestock Nutr. Conf. 52:
Waldron, D.F. and C.J. Lupton. 2003. Angora goat performance test report. Texas Agric. Exp. Sta. Res. Cen. Tech. Rep. 2003-3.
Waldron, D.F. and C.J. Lupton. 2003. Improvement of sheep through selection of performance tested and progeny-tested breeding animal. Texas Agric. Exp. Sta. Res. Cen. Tech. Rep. 2003-1.
Whitworth, W.R., C.B. Scott, J.W. Walker, C.A. Taylor, Jr., B.S. Engdahl, and C.J. Lupton. 2003. Sources of variation for fecal NIRS equations for predicting percent juniper in goat diets. Soc. Range Manage. 56th Ann. Mtg. Abstracts. Vol. 56:317.