SAES-422 Multistate Research Activity Accomplishments Report

Sections

Status: Approved

Basic Information

Participants

Official participants in attandance; Stephan Wildeus, Virginia State University (Chair), (swildeus@vsu.edu); Jim Miller, Louisiana State University AgCenter (Secretary), (jmille1@lsu,edu); Niki Whitley, University of Maryland Eastern Shore (Secretary-elect), (nwhitley@umes.edu); David Morrison, Louisiana State University Agcenter, (Administrative Advisor),(dmorrison@agcenter.lsu.edu); Deb Hamernik, USDA CSREES, (dhamernik@csrees.usda.gov); Ken Andries, Kentucky State University, (Kenneth.andries@kysu.edu); Mike Brown, USDA ARS El Reno, OK, (mike.brown@ars.usda.gov); Joan Burke, USDA ARS Booneville, AR, (joan.burke@ars.usda.gov); Susan Duckett, Clemson University, (sducket@clemson.edu); Bob Godfrey, University of the Virgin Islands, (rgodfre@uvi.edu); Steve Hart, Langston University, (shart@luresext.edu); Dahlia Jackson, Delaware State University, (djjackson@dsu.edu); Jean-Marie Luginbuhl, North Carolina State University, (jean-marie.luginbuh@ncsu.edu); Susan Schoenian, University of Maryland, (sschoen@umd.edu); Sandra Solaiman, Tuskegee University, (ssolaim@tuskegee,edu); Official representatives absent; Ozzie Abaye, Virginia Tech University; Julio Corres, Auburn University, (correje@aces.edu); Tom Terrill, Fort Valley State University, (terrillt@fvsu.edu); Guests in attendance; Olga Bolden-Tiller, Tuskegee, University, (obtiller@tuskegee.edu); Richard Browning, Tennessee State University, (rbrowning@tnstate.edu); Maria Browning, Alabama A&M University, (mu0002@auburn.edu); Paul Casey, Heifer Project International; Charlotte Clifford-Rathert, Lincoln University, (Clifford-rathertc@lincolnu.edu); Linda Coffey, NCAT, (lindac@ncat.org); Joni Collins, Virginia State University, (jcollins@vsu.edu); Jodi Eierman, Delaware State University, (jlynnzfarminitup@aol.com); Will Getz, Fort Valley State University, (getzw@fvsu.edu); Jennifer Mook, Virginia State University, (jmook@vsu.edu); Sam Nusz, RedlandSCC, (nuszs@redlandsscc.edu); Dan Waldron, Texas A&M University, (d-waldron@tamu.edu);

Meeting was called to order by Stephan Wildeus at 10 am. Joan Burke and Ken Andres were acknowledged as the Nominating Committee. Introductions were made and then David Morrison (Administrative Advisor) made the official welcome. He indicated that he was impressed with proceedings papers document prepared by the group and by the accomplishments described in that publication. He emphasized that the annual report is due within 60 days after the meeting and stated that the main purpose of the SCC is research interaction and coordination, but extension also is encouraged. He also indicated that impact statements in the third and fifth years of the activity are requested but not required. All individuals representing 1890 institutions that requested participation are now in the NIMSS system. Contact Dr. Morrison if you are not. You can check status on the NIMMS website. Station Reports: (See Proceedings for details) Objective 1: Develop integrated GIN control methods that decrease reliance on chemical dewormers through the use of selective deworming (FAMACHA system), better forage management and grazing options and breed or animal selection for nematode resistance or resilience. Susan Duckett, Clemson University; Dahlia Jackson, Delaware State University; Will Getz, Fort Valley State University; Steve Hart, Langston University; Jim Miller, LSU AgCenter; Niki Whitley, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Joan Burke, USDA ARS, Booneville, AR; Stephan Wildeus, Virginia State University; Objective 4: Disseminate research results and information to producers through station field days, workshops and websites. Dahlia Jackson, Delaware State University; Ken Andries, Kentucky State University; Steve Hart, Langston University; Sandra Solaiman, Tuskegee University; CSREES Representative - Deb Hamernik Welcomed our new SCC and distributed current CSREES Information and Funding Opportunities for Integrated Animal Projects. We should pursue that funding source. Lunch break Business meeting: The background of the project going back to the Little Rock meeting was discussed. Reminder that 1890 individuals that are not entered in the system as participants need to contact Dr. Morrison. Organization structure: Chair will organize and conduct the meeting; Secretary will take the minutes and write up the annual report; A new Secretary will be elected each year and the current; Secretary will become the new Chair. Discussion on format for the meeting: Meet with SSASAS each year; Stay with 10 am start time to allow more local participants to travel Sunday morning. The concept of a mini-symposium, such as the one for this meeting was endorsed; will be 3 speakers within group or sometimes bring in outside speaker. Discussion on Objective 4 which does not really fit reporting format; Decided to keep it as is and incorporate into appropriate sections of report; Emphasized that impact statements and collaboration are very important. Discussion on proceedings: hard copy at meeting if possible and pdf as an alternative. Sandra Solaiman requested input from members for revising exam for goats. Susan Schoenian wants to establish performance standards for goats. Develop buck performance test database as collaborative project. Niki Whitley was nominated and unanimously elected as the new Secretary. Non members were given a few minutes to present statements for their programs and how they fit into SCC-81: Beth Walker, Missouri State University; Charlotte Clifford-Rathert, Lincoln University; Richard Browning, Tennessee State University; Maria Browning, Alabama A&M University; Objective 3: Evaluate the production potential of pure- and crossbred sheep and goat germplasm under low-input, forage-based production systems in the Southeastern US. Bob Godfrey, University of the Virgin Islands; Dahlia Jackson, Delaware State University; Mike Brown, USDA ARS, El Reno, OK; Stephan Wildeus, Virginia State University; Objective 2: Develop a forage-based feeding system for year-round grazing that meets nutritional requirements by evaluating performance of forage (legumes, grass and browse) varieties and/or forage systems and animal performance. Ken Andries, Kentucky State University; Susan Schoenian, University of Maryland; Jean Marie Luginbuhl, North Carolina State University; Mini-symposium: Vegetation management with small ruminants. Jean Marie Luginbuhl, North Carolina State University; Steve Hart, Langston University; Matt Web, Virginia Tech University; The first meeting was concluded by emphasizing that collaborative projects involving Committee participants is encouraged and expected. Meeting adjourned at 4 pm

Accomplishments

This is a new project and met for the first time. Intended outputs are to 1) improve forage-based systems for conventional and organic small ruminant production, 2) improve selection for sheep and goat resistance to gastrointestinal nematode infection to reduce the need for deworming, 3) improve summer gains for growing lambs and kids on forage-based systems, 4) identify sheep and goat breed types most suited for production in the southeastern US and 5) exchange ideas and information.

Impacts

  1. The FAMACHA technique for identifying sheep and goats that are anemic due to the nematode parasite Haemonchus contortus has been validated. This technique has been readily accepted and producers have indicated that they have reduced their number of dewormings which has reduced costs and improved productivity.
  2. The incidence of resistance to dewormers/anthelmintics in the Mid-Atlantic U.S. might be grossly underestimated and it is imperative to determine the level of resistance.
  3. Copper oxide wire particles hold promise as an alternative anthelmintic for goats in OK where there is resistance to levamisole.
  4. COWP incorporated into feed pellets effectively reduced the worm burden (based on FEC) of naturally acquired infections and can be used for control.
  5. Sericea lespedeza fed as pellets effectively reduced the worm burden (based on FEC) of naturally acquired infections and can be used for control.
  6. H11/H-gal-GP vaccination effectively prevented reinfection and these antigens show promise for controlling H. contortus under grazing conditions in ewes.
  7. The primary parasite infecting sheep and goats in MD during a dry year was not Haemonchus contortus.
  8. Dietary copper sulfate failed to control nematode infection and should not be used.
  9. Grazing sericea lespedeza offered control of nematode infection and weight gains could be improved with the addition of this forage.
  10. Failure of copper oxide wire particles to control nematode infection in lambs or kids in one trial in VA indicated that under some circumstances the particles may not work.
  11. Bucks have been evaluated for performance on pasture and the test continues to build support among the commercial and purebred sectors of the meat goat industry. The many meat goat producers would prefer to use a performance-tested buck.
  12. Orchardgrass and fescue were of excellent quality and exceeded the nutritional requirements of suckling kids and nursing does managed under controlled, rotational grazing management; therefore, these grasses have strong potential for the development of year round forage grazing systems for part of the southeastern United States.
  13. The use of grazing goats with cattle showed potential for improving the utilization of plants that were both established and invasive on reclaimed coal mined lands in the Appalachian region. The preference of goats for invasive plant species and increased output per land area are attractive benefits of mixed grazing of livestock in this region.
  14. Protein supplementation of sheep and goats on warm-season forages can be important in expression of genetic potential for gain and is especially relevant in breeds with higher genetic potential for gain.
  15. Use of improved forages can lead to decreased feed costs for producing market lambs in the USVI
  16. Heavier lambs produced by crossbred ewes will increase revenue for producers. The lambs will reach market weight sooner than hair breeds in the USVI.
  17. Short-duration MGA feeding, combined with an injection of prostaglandin effectively synchronized estrus in hair sheep ewes for out of season breeding.
  18. Changes to forage systems for grazing goats improved animal health and decreased cost of production in KY. Changes were made due to information presented at the producer meetings.
  19. Educating extension agents in KY made them better able to answer questions for producers and the information is more uniform.

Publications

Books Solaiman, S. G. 2007. Simply Meat Goats. Tuskegee University Publishing. Journal articles Burke, J.M., Morrical, D., Miller, J.E., 2007. Control of gastrointestinal nematodes with copper oxide wire particles in a flock of Polypay ewes and offspring in Iowa. Vet Parasitol 146, 372-375. Burke, J.M., Kaplan, R.M., Miller, J.E., Terrill, T.H., Getz, W.R., Mobini, S., Valencia, E., Williams, M.J., Williamson, L.H., Vatta, A.F. 2007. Accuracy of the FAMACHA system for on-farm use by sheep and goat producers in the southeastern United States. Vet Parasitol 147, 89-95. Burke, J.M., Terrill, T.H., Kallu, R.R., Miller, J.E., Mosjidis, J. 2007. Use of copper oxide wire particles to control gastrointestinal nematodes in goats. J Anim Sci 85, 2753-2761. Burke, J.M., Terrill, T.H., Kallu, R.R., Miller, J.E. 2007. Use of copper oxide wire particles to control gastrointestinal nematodes in goats. J. Anim. Sci. 85, 2753-2761. Burke, J.M., Parker, C.F. 2007. Effect of breed on response to foot rot in sheep. Sm. Rum. Res. 71, 165-169. Burke, J.M., Apple, J.K., 2007. Growth performance and carcass traits of forage-fed hair sheep wethers. Sm. Rum. Res. 67, 264-270. Looper, M.L., Edrington, T.S., Flores, R., Burke, J.M., Callaway, T.R., Aiken, G.E., Schrick, F., Rosenkarans, C., 2007. Influence of dietary endophyte-infected (Neotyphodium coenophialum) tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea) seed on fecal shedding of antibiotic-resistance selected Escherichia coli O157:H7 in ewes. J. Anim. Sci. 85, 1102-1108. Luginbuhl, J-M., Pietrosemoli, S., 2007. Utilización de caprinos para el control de vegetación indeseable  Use of goats to control undesirable vegetation. Arch. Latinoam. Prod. Anim. 15:294-309. Terrill, T.H., Mosjidis, J.A., Moore, D.A., Shaik, S.A., Miller, J.E., Burke, J.M., Muir, J.P., Wolfe, R., 2007. Effect of pelleting on efficacy of sericea lespedeza hay as a natural dewormer in goats. Vet Parasitol 146, 117-122. Unruh Snyder, L.J., Luginbuhl, J-M., Mueller, J.P., Conrad, A.P., Turner, K.E., 2007. Intake, digestibility and nitrogen utilization of Robinia pseudoacacia foliage fed to growing goat wethers. Small Rumin. Res. 71, 179-193. Unruh Snyder, L.J., Mueller, J.P., Luginbuhl, J-M., Brownie, C., 2007. Growth characteristics and allometry of Robinia pseudoacacia as a silvopastoral system component. Agroforestry Systems Vol 70, 41-51. Wildeus, S, Luginbuhl, J-M, Turner, K.E., Nutall, Y.L., Collins, J.R., 2007. Growth and carcass characteristics in goat kids fed grass and alfalfa hay-based diets with limited concentrate supplementation. Sheep & Goat Res. J. 22, 15-19. Abstracts Burke, J.M., Miller, J.E., Terrill, T.H., 2007. Interaction between high protein supplement and copper oxide wire particles to control gastrointestinal nematodes in growing goats. J Anim Sci 85 (Suppl. 2), 33-34. Burke, J.M. Miller, J.E., Terrill, T.H., 2007. Low dose titration of copper oxide wire particles for control of gastrointestinal nematodes in weaned kids. J Anim Sci 85 (Suppl. 2), 34. Burke, J.M., Miller, J.E., Terrill, T.H., Mosjidis, J., 2007. Interaction between copper oxide wire particles and grazing sericea lespedeza to control gastrointestinal nematodes in goats. J Anim Sci 85 (Suppl. 2), 34. Chafton, L.A., Miller, J.E., Mosjidis, J.A., Terrill, T.H., Burke, J.M., 2007. The effect of sericea lespedza, fed as ground hay, on existing and establishing infection of Haemonchus contortus in sheep. J Anim Sci 85 (Suppl. 2), 38. Davila El Rassi, G, Banskalieva1, V., Albers-Nelson, R., Velasco, M., Brown, M, Roy, C., 2007. Fatty acid composition, including CLAs isomers and cholesterol content of m. longissimus lumborum and m. semimebranosus of Katahdin, Suffolk, Katahdin-Suffolk, and Suffolk-Katahdin lambs. J. Anim. Sci. 85(2), 16. Godfrey, R.W., Dodson, R.E., Vinson, M.C., Driscoll, R.C., 2007. Production traits of Dorper crossbred ewes in an accelerated lambing system in the tropics., J. Animal Sci.85(Suppl. 2),39 Luginbuhl, J-M., Pietrosemoli Castagni, S., Howell, J.M., 2007. Uso de un anthelmíntico botánico para el control de nemátodos gastrointestinales en caprinos de carne. XI Jornadas Científico Técnicas de la Facultad de Agronomía. Z15. Universidad del Zulia. Maracaibo. Estado Zulia. Venezuela. Luginbuhl, J-M., Glennon, H.M., 2007. Field applications of liquid nitrogen fertilizer for controlling gastrointestinal parasites in weanling meat goats. J. Anim. Sci 85 (Suppl. 2), 33. Moore, D.A., Terrill, T.H., Shaik, S.A., Miller, J.E., Burke, J.M., Muir, J.P., Wolfe, R., Mosjidis, J.A., 2007. Effect of pelleting on anthelmintic efficacy of sericea lespedeza hay against gastrointestinal nematodes of goats. J Anim Sci 85 (Suppl. 2), 29. Olcott, D.D., Weeks, B.M., Shakya, K., Smith, W.D., Miller, J.E., 2007. Effect of vaccination of goats with H-11/H-gal-GP antigens from intestinal membrane cells of Haemonchus contortus. J Anim Sci 85 (Suppl. 2), 35. Schoenian, S., Lemaster, W., Bennett, M., Semler, J., Deitz-Band, J., Lantz, L., 2007. Initiating a Pasture-Based Meat Goat Performance Testing Program in Western Maryland. Annual meeting of the Southern Section of the American Society of Animal Science, Mobile, AL. Schoenian, S., Bennett, M., Deitz-Band, J., Lantz, W., Semler, J., Whitley, N., 2007. Using the FAMACHA© system to control internal parasites in small ruminants during the summer grazing season. Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents, Grand Rapids, MI. p. 171-172. Schoenian, S., Bennett, M., Deitz-Band, J., Lantz, W., Semler, J., Whitley, N., 2007. Initiating a Pasture-Based Meat Goat Performance Test in Western Maryland. Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents in Grand Rapids, MI., 76-77. Webb, D.M., Abaye, A.O., Teutsch, C., Scaglia, G., 2007. Assessing the potential of co-grazing small ruminants with beef cattle to improve utilization of marginal pasturelands in Virginia. Proc. American Forage and Grassland Council Proceedings. State College, PA. Weiss, S.A., Ketring, R.C., Godfrey, R.W., 2007. Evaluation of alternative small ruminant finishing systems for the tropics. J. Animal Sci. 85(Suppl. 1), 661. Whitley, N.C., Miller, J.E., Burke, J.M., Cazac, D., Subburathinam, R., Dykes, L., 2007. Influence of high tannin grain sorghum on gastrointestinal nematode infection (GIN) in goats. J Anim Sci 85 (Suppl. 2), 35. Whitley, N.C., Jackson, D.J., Cazac, D., Miller, J.E., Burke, J.M., Schoenian, S., 2007. Pasture-raised Katahdin and Katahdin crossbred lambs: growth and parasite resistance. J Anim Sci 85 (Suppl. 2), 36. Wildeus, S. and Collins, J.R. (2007) Estrus response and timing of ovulation in estrus synchronized goats and hair sheep treated with a combination of eCG and hCG. Proc. Ann. Meet. South. Sect. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. p. 37 Wildeus, S., Zajac, M., 2007. Fecal egg counts and packed blood cell volume in periparturient Katahdin and St. Croix hair sheep ewes grazing naturally infected pastures. Proc. Ann. Meet. South. Sect. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci., 35 Wildeus, S., Collins, J.R., 2007. Kidding performance of Myotonic and Spanish goats mated to Boer and Kiko sires in an accelerated mating system. J Anim Sci 85 (Suppl. 1), 294. Proceedings papers Miller, J.E., Mosjidis, J.A., Terrill, T.H., Burke, J.M., 2007. The effect of sericea lespedeza, fed as pellets, on established infection of Haemonchus contortus in sheep. Proc. 21st Inter Conf World Assoc Adv Vet Parasitol, 262. Olcott, D.D., Weeks, B., Shakya, K., Smith, D., Miller, J., 2007. Effect of vaccination of goats with H-gal-GP and H11 antigens from intestinal membrane cells of Haemonchus contortus. Proc. 21st Inter Conf World Assoc Adv Vet Parasitol, 177. Terrill, T.H., Moore, D.A., Kouakou, B., Shaik, S.A., Vanguru, M., Mosjidis, J.A., Miller, J.E., Burke, J.M., 2007. Effect of Sericea lespedeza hay feeding on growth rate of goats infected with gastrointestinal nematodes. Proc. 21st Inter Conf World Assoc Adv Vet Parasitol, 139. Schoenian, S., 2007. Genetic Improvement Through Central Buck Testing: Lessons and Opportunities. Proc Inter Goat Symp, Lindsay, Ontario, Canada. Schoenian, S., Dietz-Band, J., 2007. Grazing Goats: A Pasture-Based Meat Goat Performance Test in Western Maryland. Proc Appalachian Grazing Conference. Morgantown, WV. Technical papers Burke, J.M., Miller, J.E., Terrill, T.H., 2007. Use of copper oxide wire particles (COWP) to control barber pole worm in lambs and kids. Southern Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control Web Publication, 4 pp. (http://www.scsrpc.org/SCSRPC/Files/Joan/COWP%20Use%203.pdf). Coffey, L., Hale, M., Terrill, T., Mosjidis, J., Miller, J., Burke, J. 2007. Tools for Managing Internal Parasites in Small Ruminants: Sericea Lespedeza. NCAT/ATTRA and SCSRPC (http://www.scsrpc.org/SCSRPC/Files/sericea_lespedeza.pdf). Hale, M., Burke, J., Miller, J., Terrill, T., 2007. Tools for managing internal parasites in small ruminants: Copper wire particles. ATTRA Web Publication, 8 pp. (www.attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/PDF/copper_wire.pdf) Mosjidis, J.A., Terrill, T.H., Miller, J.E., Burke, J.M., Ball, D., Bostick, J., 2007. Frequent Questions and Answers Regarding Sericea Lespedeza. Web Publication, 5 pp. (http://www.ag.auburn.edu/agrn//mosjidis/sericea1lespedeza.htm). Mosjidis, J.A., Terrill, T.H., Miller, J.E., Burke, J.M., Ball, D., 2007. Misconception of Sericea Lespedeza as an Invasive Species. Web Publication, 2 pp. (http://www.ag.auburn.edu/agrn//mosjidis/sericea1lespedeza.htm). Schoenian, S., 2007. Western Maryland Pasture-Based Meat Goat Performance Test. The Goat Magazine/Goat Biz Magazine. April/May, 44-46. Schoenian, S., 2007. Results from Western Maryland Forage Test Announced. The Goat Rancher: Kiko Corner. November, 38. Solaiman, S.G., 2007. Comparing goat production economics on different production systems in Southeastern U.S. Notes On Goats. Tuskegee University Publication No. 07-11 Whitley, N., 2007. Sericea lespedeza pellets and fecal egg counts in goats. Maryland Sheep and Goat Newsletter. http://www.sheepandgoat.com/news/Fall2007.html Whitley, N., 2007. Improving Sheep and Goat Production Sustainability. Maryland Cooperative Extensions 1890 Program Impact booklet. pg. 11 Web sites Schoenian, S., Dietz-Band, J., 2007. Western Maryland Pasture-Based Meat Goat Performance Test [http://mdgoattest.blogspot.com].
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