Brief Summary of Minutes of Annual Meeting

David Lang called the business meeting to order. John Waller moved to accept the minutes as written from last years meeting. Karen Jones seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Jim Strickland was nominated for incoming secretary. Joe Bouton moved that Jim be elected by acclimation and Jim was so elected. The location committee (Don Spiers and Jim Strickland) proposed that the 2006 meeting be held Oct 15-17 at Natchez Trace State Park in Wildersville TN. It was noted that Columbus Day is a federal holiday and the meeting date should not conflict with that if possible. Craig Roberts moved to accept this recommendation. John Waller seconded the motion which carried unanimously. David Lang noted that we do not have a tax exempt number and that this poses a problem with USDA personnel and some other nonprofit entities. John Wallar asked if David Lang would be open to maintaining account at MS for multiple years. Jim Strickland asked if we should create a multi-year treasurer to maintain accounts. General discussion indicated that a three year term would be ideal. Jim Strickland moved that if the bylaws allow the creation of a treasurer position that one should be elected. John Wallar seconded the motion and which carried unanimously. David Lang was elected to be the long term treasurer for a three year term. John Andrae reminded the group to submit reports in the required format to make reporting easier. Strict adherence to title and heading formats allow reports to be cut and pasted into the reporting system. States were encouraged to resubmit reports which did not adhere to format. Craig Roberts reported that Crop Science released a research article because too much information was included in a previous report. He stated that SERAIEG reports should not be any more than one paragraph including means and general statements. David Lang indicated that this topic was discussed last year and parts of the discussion are included in the previous minutes. Last years discussion led to a footnote in the 2005 report which prohibits citations. Discussion followed involving the appropriate format for digital citations. It was agreed that personal communications citations are more appropriate than directly citing SERAIEG-8 reports. John Wallar reminded the group that the membership directory needed to be maintained. If email addresses or physical addresses have changed they need to be updated so that the list can function. Henry Fribourg presented two special reports regarding a SERAIEG 8 reference database project and the online tall fescue monograph. An 82 page version of the reference database was presented to the group for review. Publication dates ranged from late 1940s to present. It was unknown if all publications from retired persons were included in the report. Henry suggested that this report be made available to USDA administrators and to all research administrators in the country as it is obvious that the group is valuable and productive. Henry recommended the chair and secretary circulate the report widely to various administrators. Craig Roberts suggested breaking out publications into papers directly attributable to the SERAIEG 8 established in the early 1980s and the workgroups predecessors. Karen Jones suggested that the reference database be posted in a searchable format and the group strongly agreed with this suggestion. Nick Hill suggested that we use this report as leverage to establish a competitive grant program within the group similar to one established by a Fusarium head blight workgroup. Fribourg agreed with this suggestion. Hill suggested forming a subcommittee to discuss this in the near future. Fribourg moved that we distribute a cover letter (written by himself) which outlines the importance of this reference database regional workgroup to all experiment stations and forage researchers in the country. Macoon seconded the motion. Karen Jones recommended that we look beyond experiment stations and land grant universities to include all agriculture universities. The question was called for and the motion to distribute a cover letter containing a link to the database passed unanimously. Jim Strickland suggested creating a mind map diagram which logically connected interrelated research concepts in fescue toxicosis. This diagram may point out holes in research in this field. This could be used to demonstrate the complex interactions in the research to others involved in administration and funding. Craig Roberts asked the group to consider the ejournal Forage and Grazinglands for publications. This journal is indexed by Agricola, CABabstracts and other services. David Lang passed the gavel to John Andrae who took the podium as incoming chair. Craig Roberts moved to adjourn and motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, John Andrae 2004-2005 Secretary

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ARKANSAS a. Refereed journal articles/refereed book chapters Coffey, K. P., W. K. Coblentz, D. A. Scarbrough, J. B. Humphry, B. C. McGinley, J. E. Turner, T. Smith, D. Hubbell, III, Z. B. Johnson, D. H. Hellwig, M. P. Popp, and C. F. Rosenkrans, Jr. 2005. Impact of rotation frequency and weaning date on forage availability and nutrient composition, species composition, and growth performance by cows and calves grazing endophyte-infected tall fescue pastures overseeded with crabgrass, and legumes. J. Anim. Sci. (In press). b. Books, chapters (non-refereed) in books, proceedings, and theses Caldwell, J. D., K. P. Coffey, W. K. Coblentz, R. K. Ogden, J. A. Jennings, T. F. Smith, and D. S. Hubbell, III. 2005. Growth performance by fall-calving cows grazing tall fescue pastures with different proportions stockpiled until late fall. Proc. Am. For. Grassl. Council. Ogden, R. K., M. J. Alman, K. P. Coffey, W. K. Coblentz, J. K. Reynolds, and C.V. Maxwell. 2005. In situ solubility of macrominerals from tall fescue fertilized with different swine manure treatments and harvested on four dates. Am. For. Grassl. Council c. Abstracts Coffey, K., W. Coblentz, R. Ogden, T. Smith, D. Scarbrough, D. Hubbell, III, C. Rosenkrans, J. Jennings. 2005. Effect of weaning date and pasture rotation frequency effects on weaning and post-weaning growth performance by fall-born calves grazing tall fescue pastures. J. Anim. Sci. 83(Suppl. 2): in press. Flores, R., M. L. Looper, K. P. Coffey, W. K. Coblentz, and C. F. Rosenkrans, Jr. 2005. Relationship of prepartum concentrations of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) in cows with birth weight, concentrations of IGF-1, and weaning weights of calves. J. Anim. Sci. 83(Suppl. 2):in press. Rosenkrans, Jr., C., M. Nihsen, T. Yazwinski, D. Kreider, K. Coffey, W. Coblentz. 2005. Effects of anthelmintic treatment on calf gains while grazing tall fescue. J. Anim. Sci. 83(Suppl. 2):in press. ARKANSAS USDA a. Refereed journal articles Looper, M.L., G.E. Aiken, R. Flores, and C.F. Rosenkrans, Jr. 2005. Influence of nutrient supplementation on body weight and condition, and pregnancy of market beef cows grazing stockpiled and spring-growth tall fescue. Prof. Anim. Sci. 21:225-231. Looper, M.L., T.S. Edrington, R. Flores, C.F. Rosenkrans, Jr., M.E. Nihsen, and G.E. Aiken. 2005. Prevalence of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella in beef steers grazing different forages. Lett. Appl. Micro. (Submitted). Looper, M.L., T.S. Edrington, R. Flores, C.F. Rosenkrans, Jr., and G.E. Aiken. 2005. Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella in water and soil from tall fescue pastures. Foodborne Path. Disease. (In review). b. Proceedings Looper, M.L., G.E. Aiken, S.F. Tabler, R. Flores, C.F. Rosenkrans, Jr., and J.R. Miesner. 2005. Quantity, quality, and ergovaline concentrations of burned stockpiled tall fescue. Proc. Am. Forag. Grass. Counc. 14:196-200. Rosenkrans, Jr., C., M. Nihsen, R. Flores, T. Yazwinski, D. Kreider, K. Coffey, W. Coblentz, C. West, M. Looper, and N. Schrick. 2005. Effects of forage cultivar and anthelmintic on steer responses to immune challenge. Proc. Western Sec. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 56:243-245. Looper, M.L., T.S. Edrington, C.F. Rosenkrans, Jr., J.M. Burke, R. Flores, T.R. Callaway, and G.E. Aiken. 2005. Effects of feeding endophyte-infected tall fescue seed to sheep experimentally infected with Escherichia coli O157:H7. Invited - Proc. Western Sec. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 56:213-216. c. Abstracts Aiken, G.E., and M.L. Looper. 2005. Temporal changes in rectal temperature and serum prolactin of weaned Brahman-influenced heifers previously grazing endophyte-infected tall fescue pasture. J. Anim. Sci. 83 (Suppl. 1). Looper, M.L., T.S. Edrington, R. Flores, C.F. Rosenkrnas, Jr., M.E. Nihsen, and G.E. Aiken. 2005. Incidence of fecal shedding of E. coli O157:H7 and Salmonella in stocker steers grazing different forages. J. Anim. Sci. (Suppl. 2):9. Aiken, G.E., M.L. Looper, S.F. Tabler, and J.R. Strickland. 2005. Recovery of yearling calves from fescue toxicosis. XX Int. Graz. Con., Dublin, Ireland. Looper, M.L., T.S. Edrington, R. Flores, G.E. Aiken, and C.F. Rosenkrans, Jr. 2006. Does consumption of endophyte-infected tall fescue affect the prevalence of E. coli O157:H7 and Salmonella in the feces of grazing ruminants? J. Anim. Sci. (Suppl. 2): (In press). d. Miscellaneous publications Looper, M. L., and G. E. Aiken. 2005. Supplementation may increase pregnancy and profits of cull cows. Arkansas Cattle Business 40(2):28 and Cattlemens News 8(2):8, 16. GEORGIA: a. Refereed journal articles/refereed book chapters Bacon, C. W., and Lyons, P.C. 2005. Ecological Fitness Factors for Fungi within the Balansieae and Clavicipiteae. Pp. 519-532. In: The Fungal Community, its Organization and Role in the Ecosystem. Dighton, J., J. F. White, and P. Oudemans (Eds.) CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, Boca Raton, FL. Timper, P., R.N. Gates, & J.H. Bouton. 2005. Response of Pratylenchus spp. in tall fescue infected with different strains of the fungal endophyte Neotyphodium coenophialum. Nematology 7:105-110. Franzluebers, A.J. and N.S. Hill. 2005. Soil carbon, nitrogen, and ergot alkaloids with short- and long-term exposure to endophyte-infected and free tall fescue. SSSA 69:404-412. Hill, N.S. 2005. Absorption of ergot alkaloids in the ruminant. p. 271-290 In C.A. Roberts, C.P. West, and D.E. Spiers (eds.). Neotyphodium in cool-season grasses. Blackwell Publishing, Ames, IA Hill, N.S., J.H. Bouton, E.E. Hiatt, III and B. Kittle. 2005. Seed maturity, germination, and endophyte relationships in tall fescue. Crop Sci. 45:859-863. Ju, H.J., N.S. Hill, and K. Ingram. 2006. Seasonal variation and environmental effects on endophyte transmission in tall fescue. Crop Sci. (In press). Realini C.E., S.K. Duckett, N.S. Hill, C.S. Hoveland, B.G. Lyon, J.R. Sackman and M.H. Gillis. 2005. Effect of endophyte type on carcass traits, meat quality, and fatty acid composition of beef cattle grazing tall fescue. J. of Anim. Sci. 83:430-439. Roberts C.A., H.R. Benedict, N.S. Hill, R.L. Kallenbach, and G.E. Rottinghaus. 2005. Determination of ergot alkaloid content in tall fescue by near-infrared spectroscopy. Crop Science 45:778-783. Roberts, C. and J. Andrae. 2005. Chapter 18: Public Education on Tall Fescue Toxicosis. In: Neotyphodium/Grass Interactions. C.A. Roberts, C.P. West, and D.E. Spiers (Eds.) Blackwell Publishing Professional. Ames, IA. pp. 361-379. b. Books, chapters (non-referred) in books, proceedings, and theses Andrae, J.G. Tall Fescue Endophyte Solutions. Proceedings of 2005 Appalachian Grazing Conference. March 21-23, 2005. d. Abstracts Andrae, J.G., N.S. Hill, T. Murphy, G. Durham, and B. Kittle. 2004. Chemical alternatives to the spray-smother-spray method of toxic tall fescue replacement. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting. Seattle, WA. Andrae, J.G., C.S. Hoveland, J. Bouton, and G. Durham. 2004. Productivity of components in tall fescue-white clover mixtures as affected by fungal endophyte and clover cultivar. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting. Seattle, WA. Andrae, J.G., N.S. Hill, and R.G. Durham. 2005. Methods to replace toxic tall fescue with MaxQ tall fescue. Are summer smother crops necessary? Vol 14 American Forage and Grassland Council Proceedings. Bloomington, IL. Pg 70 Bacetty, A, Snook, M., Glenn, A., Noe, J., and Bacon, C.W. 2005. Correlation of endophyte-infected tall fescue root extract fractions with pathogenic activity measured in an in vitro assay system. Phytopathology. 95(No. 6, Supplement):s5 (abstract) Kuldau, G.A., and Bacon, C.W. 2005. Clavicipitaceous endophytes: Their ability to enhance plant resistance to multiple stresses. Phytopathology. 95(No. 6, Supplement):s5 (abstract) d. Miscellaneous publications Bacon, C. W. 2004. Indirect Actions: Mycotoxins and the drive toward mutualisms. Mycological Society of America 2004 Annual Meeting, University of North Carolina, Asheville, N.C., July 15-21, Program & Abstracts. p. 37. Andrae, J.G., N.S. Hill, and R.G. Durham. 2005. Methods to replace toxic tall fescue with MaxQ tall fescue. Are summer smother crops necessary? Interpretive Summary. Vol 14 American Forage and Grassland Council Proceedings. Bloomington, IL. Pg 14. ILLINOIS: a. Refereed journal articles/refereed book chapters Jones, K.L., C.R. McCleary, S.S. King, G.A. Apgar, K.E. Griswold. 2004. Consumption of toxic fescue impairs bull reproductive parameters. Prof Anim Sci. 20: 437-442. Jones, K.L., S.S. King, M.J. Iqbal. 2004. Endophyte-infected tall fescue diet alters gene expression in heifer luteal tissue as revealed by interspecies microarray analysis. Mol Reprod Dev. 67: 154-161. KENTUCKY: a. Refereed journal articles/refereed book chapters Breeden, D. E. and W. W. Witt. 2004. Impact of pasture herbicides on seedling cool season grasses. Proc. Southern Weed Sci. Soc. 57:132 Looper, M.L., Aiken, G.E., Flores, R. and Rosenkrans, C.F., Jr. Influence of nutrient supplementation on body weight and condition, and pregnancy of market beef cows grazing stockpiled and spring-growth tall fescue. Prof. Anim. Sci. 2005. 21:225-231. Aiken, G.E., Looper, M.L., Tabler, S.F., and Strickland, J.R.. Recovery of yearling steers from fescue toxicosis. XX International Grassland Congress Papers. F.P. OMara et al (ed). P. 305. Wageningen Academic Publishers. C. L. Schultz, S. L. Lodge-Ivey, A. M. Craig, J. R. Strickland, and L. P. Bush. 2005. The effects of short- and long-term exposure to endophyte-infected tall fescue seed on serum, fecal and urine concentrations of ergovaline and lysergic acid in mature gelding horses. XX International Grassland Congress Papers. F.P. OMara et al (ed). P. 308. Wageningen Academic Publishers. MISSISSIPPI: a. Refereed journal articles/refereed book chapters Orr AI, Rude, BJ, Christiansen DL, Filipov NM, Hill NS, Fitzgerald BP, Ryan PL. 2005. Dietary ergot alkaloid adsorbance by glucomannan and apparent fecal and urinary excretion of ergot alkaloids non-pregnant, non-lactating mares J Anim Sci (in review) Youngblood RC, Filipov NM, Rude BJ, Christiansen DL, Hopper RM, Gerard PD, Hill N, Fitzgerald BP, Ryan PL. 2004. Effects of short-term early gestational exposure to endophyte-infected tall fescue diets on plasma 3-4-dihydroxyphenyl acetic acid and fetal development in mares. J Anim Sci 2004, 82:2919-2929. b. Books, chapters (non-refereed) in books, proceedings, and theses c. Abstracts Macoon, B., and J.D. Perkins III. 2005. Novel endophyte tall fescue responses to grazing. In Annual Meetings Abstracts [CD-ROM]. ASA, CSSA, SSSA, Madison, WI. Olsen G, Sykes D, Filipov N, Christiansen D, Gerard P, Fitzgerald B, Sheerin P, Ryan P. 2005. Effects of endophyte-infected tall fescue forage consumption in stallions. Theriogenology 64:808. Christiansen DL, Hopper RM, Filipov NM, Hill HS, Fitzgerald BP, Ryan PL. 2004. A novel approach to alleviate ergot alkaloid toxicosis of mares in early gestation. Society for Theriogenology, Lexington, KY, August 4-8th, 2004, pp 5. Orr AI, Christiansen DL, Rude BJ, Filipov NM, Ryan PL. 2004. Effects of feeding a modified yeast cell wall extract upon the occurrence of fescue toxicosis in mares. ASAS Southern Section, Tulsa, OK, Feb 14-18, 2004. d. Miscellaneous publications Best, T.F., J.E. Huston, R.R. Evans. 2004. Evaluation of fungus infected, fungus free and novel endophyte fescues as roughage sources for stocker cattle. Annual Research Report of the North Mississippi Research and Extension Center, Mississippi Agricultural & Forestry Experiment Station Information Bulletin 419. Macoon, B., D. St. Louis, T. Stratton, and J.D. Perkins III. 2005. Adaptation of advanced breeding lines of novel endophyte-infected grasses to non-traditional growing areas. Central Mississippi Research and Extension Center 2004 Annual Report Summary. MAFES Information Bull. 420:44. Orr AI, Christiansen DL, Rude BJ, Filipov NM, Hill NS, Fitzgerald BP, Ryan PL. 2005. Effects of feeding FEB-200TM, a modified yeast cell wall preparation, on the occurrence of fescue toxicosis in open mares. Proceedings Alltech 21st Annual Symposium (Suppl 1), pp 15 , Lexington, KY, May 22-25, 2005. Christiansen DL, Hopper RM, Filipov NM, Hill HS, Fitzgerald BP, Ryan PL. 2005. Dietary FEB-200TM as a novel approach to alleviate ergot alkaloid toxicosis of mares in early gestation. Proceedings Alltech 21st Annual Symposium (Suppl 1), pp 15, Lexington, KY, May 22-25, 2005. OKLAHOMA: NOBLE FOUNDATION b. Books, chapters (non-refereed) in books, proceedings, and theses Hopkins, A.A. 2005. Performance of animals grazing various tall fescue endophyte combinations. p. 304. Proc. 20th Int. Grassl. Congress, Dublin, Ireland. 26 June  July 2, 2005. Wageningen Academic Publishers, The Netherlands. TENNESSEE Schuenemann, G.M., J.L. Edwards, M.D. Davis, H.E. Blackmon, F.N. Scenna, N.R. Rohrbach, A.M. Saxton, H.S. Adair, F.M. Hopkins, J.C. Waller and F.N. Schrick. 2005. Effects of administration of ergotamine tartrate on fertility of yearling beef bulls. Theriogenology 63:1407-1418. Seals, R.C., G.M. Schuenemann, J.W. Lemaster, A.M. Saxton, J.C. Waller and F.N. Schrick. 2005. Follicular dynamics in beef heifers consuming ergotamine tartrate as a model of endophyte-infected tall fescue consumption. Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances 4 (1): 97-102. Schuenemann, G.M., J.L. Edwards, F.M. Hopkins, F.N. Scenna, J.C. Waller, J.W. Oliver, A.M. Saxton, and F.N. Schrick. 2005. Fertility aspects in yearling beef bulls grazing endophyte-infected tall fescue pastures. Reproduction Fertility Development 17:479-486. Schuenemann, G.M., M.E. Hockett, J.L. Edwards, N.R. Rohrbach, K.F. Breuel, and F.N. Schrick. 2005. Embryo development and survival in beef cattle administered ergotamine tartrate to simulate fescue toxicosis. Reproductive Biology 5:137-150. Richards, C.J., Pugh R.B., J.B. Pulliam, and J.C. Waller. 2005. Influence of supplementing soybean hulls to steers consuming endophyte-infected tall fescue pasture. J. Anim. Sci. (accepted). Waller, J. C., A.E. Fisher, H.A. Fribourg, and C.J. Richards. 2005. Reduce tall fescue toxicosis in Festuca arundinacea forage systems with legumes. Proc. XX Intern. Grassld. Cong., Dublin, Ireland, 26 June - 1 July. p. 306. Prado, T.M., G.M. Schuenemann, F.M. Hopkins, J.L. Edwards, H.S. Adair and F.N. Schrick. 2005. Fescue toxicosis and bull fertility: evaluation of semen quality in yearling beef bulls grazing tall fescue. Proc. ACVIM Annual Forum. June 2005: 225-227. W. Gill, A. Fisher, C. Lane, C. Richards, D. Joines, and J. Neel. 2005. Improving the mineral status of Tennessee beef cattle. Proceedings of the Music City Veterinary Conference. February, 2005. Corrigan, A. 2005. Ruminal responses in cattle grazing tall fescue pastures differing in endophyte level. Masters Thesis at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN.