Brief Summary of Minutes of Annual Meeting

The NCR-206 committee met at the University of Illinois campus for a joint meeting with the NCR 87 committee at 8:00 am June 8th to discuss possibilities of a joint publication and symposia. Introductions were made with discussions involving weaning management and impacts on post-weaning performance and carcass characteristics pursuing. Mention of a multi-state effort in the northern plains states was shared with the committees investigating weaning management impacts on the production system. Discussions also involved animal identification issues. Dr. Neal Merchen, Department Head of Animal Sciences, greeted the NCR 206 committee and provided an overview of the department. A tour of the newly constructed beef cattle research facilities at the University of Illinois was next on the agenda. Members were able to view confinement facilities that allowed for studying feed efficiency through the use of the GrowSafe feed intake monitoring system. Facilities for housing cows were also viewed along with the processing facilities and feed storage areas. Discussions also involved the handling of waste given the distance of the farm to urban housing. Following lunch Dr. Don Reynolds, committee advisor, introduced himself and shared his background with the members. ND and WI presented their station reports. Beginning at 3:00 pm the business meeting was initiated. Jeff Lehmkuhler accepted the secretarial duties for the committee and offered to host the committee in WI for 2006. Tentative dates for the 2006 meeting will be June 6 & 7. Dr. Cromwell, USDA CSREES, briefed the group next. Dr. Cromwell mentioned position changes with the federal system and overviewed what CSREES oversees. He presented an update on HATCH funds and other budgets for various programs. Discussions then focused on Nutrient Recommendation publication updates and how these will potentially occur in the future. Dr. Berger asked for a review of the minutes and they were approved with corrections. Dr. Berger agreed to submit the report for 2005 and mentioned that he submitted the 2004 report as well. Jeff shared with the group information regarding a national Holstein steer management conference to be held in November. This conference topic idea was introduced at last years committee meeting and NCR 206 will be a co-sponsor of the event. Alfredo DiCostanzo opened the floor up to discussion regarding Midwestern Sectional Meetings for ASAS on possible symposium topics as he is chairing this coming year. Topics mentioned included: animal identification and traceability, economic impacts of animal disease, biosecurity, rendering, and ractopamine. Discussions were then led by Dan Loy regarding updating the website for NCR 206. IA has offered to host this site and continue to maintaining the site. Discussions regarding committee additions occurred regarding extending formal invitations to other states. Larry mentioned that he sent emails to the other states and Oklahoma State University as well as West Texas A&M accepted the invitation. Dr. Reynolds offered to follow-up on formalities for committee additions outside the North Central Region. Station reports then resumed. Station reports resumed at 8:00 am on June 9th. Following the completion of the station reports the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Jeffrey W. Lehmkuhler

The NRC-206 met in conjunction with NCR-87 to discuss areas of mutual interest concerning the impact of early weaning of beef cattle on the beef industry. A coordination of on-going efforts in the North Plains projects (South Dakota, North Dakota, Wyoming and Montana) with other research stations was discussed. The goal is to bring those results together at a National or Midwest American Society of Animal Sciences meeting. The NCR-206 would sponsor the symposium. The NCR-206 committee is also co-sponsoring a national Dairy-beef (Holstein) mangement conference in Novemeber in Minnesota. Jeff Lehmkuhler from Wisconsin is the coordinator for that conference. Dairy beef represents over 20% of the steers harvested in ths country. This conference will focus on the unique management required for effecient dairy-beef production. The potential impact of a national animal identification and traceability program on the beef cattle industry was also discussed. Each representative from member states shared their role in development of their state's program. With rapidly changing technology, it is difficult to determine the optimum time to sponsor a national meeting to help extension staff implement a program with beef producers. This topic will be discussed again next year as a possible symposium program.

Illinois: Journal Articles/Abstracts Rentfrow, G., M.S. Brewer, T.R. Carr, L.L. Berger, and F.K. McKeith. 2004. The effects of feeding elevated levels of vitamin D3 and E on beef quality. J. Muscle Foods. 15:205-223. Rincker, C.B., N.A. Pyatt, L.L. Berger, and D.B. Faulkner. 2004. Using DNA marbling marker, expected progeny differences, ultrasound, and live evaluation to predict carcass composition of early-weaned Simmental steers. J. Anim. Sci. 83(Suppl. 1):211. Berger, L.L. and J.R. Sewell. 2004. Protective coatings for the edible covering of bunker silos. J. Anim. Sci. 83(Suppl. 1):249. Berger, L.L., and N.A. Pyatt. 2004. Effects of nutrition and management on carcass value and profitability. J. Anim. Sci. 83(Suppl. 1):273. Pyatt, N.A., L.L. Berger, D.B. Faulkner, and P.M. Walker. 2004. Effect of choice-select spread on carcass value and profitability in early-weaned Simmental steers. J. Anim. Sci. 83(Suppl. 1):437. Pyatt, N.A., L.L. Berger, D.B. Faulkner, and P.M. Walker. 2004. Effect of dressed price on carcass value and profitability in early-weaned Simmental steers. J. Anim. Sci. 83(Suppl. 1):437. Extension Publications Effects of early nutrition on carcass quality. Land OLakes Regional beef meetings in Cedar Rapids, IA, Storm Lake, IA and Sioux Falls, SD, Feb. 24, 25 and 26, 2004. Soy product utilization in beef feedlot diets. American Soybean Association meetings in Monterrey, and Guadalajara Mexico, July 12-15, 2004. Effects of nutrition and management on carcass value and profitability. National ASAS Alpharma Beef Symposium, St. Louis, MO, July 27, 2004. Effects of nutrition on carcass value in feedlot cattle. Elanco Research meeting, San Antonio, TX, Aug. 13, 2004. Effects on early nutrition on beef carcass quality. Purina/Land O Lakes Beef Management Conference, Sioux Falls, SD, Nov. 18, 2004. Iowa: Publications Foote, M.R., R.L. Horst, E.J. Huff-Lonergan, A.H. Trenkle, F.C. Parrish, Jr., and D.C. Beitz. 2004. The use of vitamin D3 and its metabolites to improve beef tenderness. J. Anim. Sci. 82:242-249. Wertz, A.E., T.J. Knight, A. Trenkle, R. Sonon, R.L. Horst, E.J. Huff-Lonergan, and D.C. Beitz. 2004. Feeding 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 to improve beef tenderness. J. Anim. Sci. 82:1410-1418. Knight, T.J., Minick, R. Tait, Jr., A. Trenkle, D. Wilson, G. Rouse, D. Strohbehn, J. Reecy, and D. Beitz. 2004. Redesigning beef cattle to have a more healthful fatty acid composition. A.S. Leaflet R1882. Iowa State University Animal Industry Report 2004. Hoffman, M., P. Tsengeg and W. Roush. 2005. Incorporating Condensed Corn Distillers Solubles into an Integrated Pasture and Drylot Finishing System for Feedlot Steers. AS Leaflet  R2002. Iowa State University Animal Industry Report 2005 Doran, B., D. Pingel, D. Loy and A. Trenkle. 2005. Research in Progress: On-Farm Storage of Ethanol Co-Products. AS Leaflet  R2003. Iowa State University Animal Industry Report 2005 Trenkle, A. and K. Barrett. 2005. Response to Implants by Finishing Steers at the Time Changes Were Made in Program-Fed Supplemental Protein. AS Leaflet  R2006. Iowa State University Animal Industry Report 2005 Trenkle, A. and K. Barrett. 2005. Performance of Finishing Steers Program-Fed Supplemental Protein to Reduce Overfeeding Protein. AS Leaflet  R2007. Iowa State University Animal Industry Report 2005 Trenkle, A. and K. Barrett. 2005. Performance of Finishing Steers at the Time the Source and Quantity of Protein are Changed in a Strategy Involving Program-Fed Supplemental Protein. AS Leaflet  R2008. Iowa State University Animal Industry Report 2005 D. Busby, D. Loy and D. Maxwell. 2005. Management of Optaflexx in Feedlots That Sort Cattle Prior to Market. AS Leaflet  R2048. Iowa State University Animal Industry Report 2005 Carnagy, K., E. Huff-Lonergan, R. Horst, A. Trenkle and D Beitz. 2005. Use of 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 to Improve Tenderness of Beef. AS Leaflet  R2005. Iowa State University Animal Industry Report 2005 Zhang, S., T. Knight, J. Minick, R. Tait, A. Trenkle, D. Wilson, G. Rouse, S. Starohbehn, J. Reecy and D. Beitz. 2005. Association of Genetic Variation to Healthfulness of Beef. AS Leaflet  R2009. Iowa State University Animal Industry Report 2005 Presentations Title Date Location Feedlot Diet Formulation 6/30/2004 ISU Feedlot Shortcourse, Lewis, IA Developing Implant Strategies 7/1/2004 ISU Feedlot Shortcourse, Lewis, IA Feedlot Environment and Animal Performance 8/25/2004 SDSU Feedlot Shortcourse, Brookings, SD Feeding Strategies to Obtain Predictable Performance 8/30/2004 Michigan Cattle Feedlot Conference, Lansing, MI Feedlot Monitoring 8/30/2004 Michigan Cattle Feedlot Conference, Lansing, MI Benchmarking Feedlot Performance 11/04/2004 ISU Feedlot Shortcourse, Lewis, IA Minnesota: Extension Publications TITLE DATE Sire selection to target specific markets, Staples, MN 2/10/2004 Sire selection to target specific markets, Bagley, MN 2/11/2004 Sire selection to target specific markets, Greenbush, MN 2/12/2004 Sire selection to target specific markets, Grand Rapids, MN 2/13/2004 Sire selection to target specific markets, Isle, MN 2/14/2004 Sire selection to target specific markets, Glenwood, MN 2/17/2004 Sire selection to target specific markets, Pipestone, MN 2/18/2004 Sire selection to target specific markets, Watertown, MN 2/19/2004 Sire selection to target specific markets, Rochester, MN 2/19/2004 Sire selection to target specific markets, Rushford, MN 2/21/2004 Protein supplementation of beef cows (Suplementação para vacas de corte a pasto), Uberlandia, Brazil 3/10/2004 Protein supplementation of growing cattle (Suplementação para recria e terminação de bovines a pasto), Uberlandia, Brazil 3/11/2004 Nutricional and management factors affecting carcass quality (Fatores nutricionais e de manejo que afetam a qualidad de carcaça), Uberlandia, Brazil 3/11/2004 Modification of rumen bacterial populations for enhanced performance and health 9/20/2004 Quality control of feeding and management processes, Crookston, MN 12/6/2004 Quality control of feeding and management processes, Morris, MN 12/7/2004 Quality control of feeding and management processes, Slayton, MN 12/8/2004 Quality control of feeding and management processes, Sleepy Eye, MN 12/9/2004 Quality control of feeding and management processes, Rochester, MN 12/9/2004 Abstracts Dahlen, C.R., N. DiLorenzo, A. DiCostanzo, G. C. Lamb, and L. J. Smith. 2004. Effects of feeding a polyclonal antibody preparation against Streptococcus bovis or Fusobacterium necrophorum on performance and carcass characteristics of feedlot steers. J. Anim. Sci. 82(Suppl. 1):270. R. Wasson, J. E. Larson, D. R. Brown, A. DiCostanzo, J. D. Arthington, and G. C. Lamb. 2004. Cow and calf performance in a management system including twinning and early weaning. J. Anim. Sci. 82(Suppl. 1):59. Gill, R.K., D.l. Roeber, and A. DiCostanzo. 2004. Impact of feeding distillers grains to dairy-beef steers on beef color, tenderness, and sensory traits. Plains Nutr. Conf. TAMU Pub. No. AREC 04-14. p 99. Proceedings: DiLorenzo A, C.R. Dahlen, and A. DiCostanzo. 2004. Modification of rumen bacterial populations for enhanced performance and health. In Proc. 65th MN Nutr. Conf. pp 172-185. DiCostanzo, A. and S. Steffen. 2004. Quality control of feeding and management processes. MN Cattle Feeder Day Rep. B-497. DiCostanzo, A. 2004. Sire selection to target specific markets. MN Cow-Calf Day Rep. pp 16-24. Invited Seminars: DiCostanzo, A. 2004. Suplementação para vacas de corte a pasto. Proc. VIII Curso Novos Enfoques Na Produção e Reprodução de Bovinos. CONAPEC, Jr. (UNESP-Botucatu). Uberlândia-Minas Gerais. pp 189-194. DiCostanzo, A. 2004. Suplementação para recria e terminação de bovines a pasto. Proc. VIII Curso Novos Enfoques Na Produção e Reprodução de Bovinos. CONAPEC, Jr. (UNESP-Botucatu). Uberlândia-Minas Gerais. pp 199-210. DiCostanzo, A. 2004. Fatores nutricionais e de manejo que afetam a qualidad de carcaça. Proc. VIII Curso Novos Enfoques Na Produção e Reprodução de Bovinos. CONAPEC, Jr. (UNESP-Botucatu). Uberlândia-Minas Gerais. pp 231-241. Other (Research reports): Larson, J.E., G.C. Lamb, J.S. Stevenson, T.W. Marston, S.K. Johnson, M.L. Day, T.W. Geary, D.J. Kesler, J.M. DeJarnette, F.N. Schrick, J.D. Arseneau, R. Wasson, D.R. Brown, and A. DiCostanzo. 2004. Estrus synchronization of suckled beef cows using GnRH, prostaglandin F2± (PG), and progesterone (CIDR): A multi-location study. MN Beef Cow-Calf Day Rep. pp 33-37. Larson, J.E., G.C. Lamb, T.W. Geary, J.S. Stevenson, S.K. Johnson, M.L. Day, D.J. Kesler, J.M. DeJarnette, D.G. Landblom, R. Wasson, D.R. Brown, and A. DiCostanzo. 2004. Estrus synchronization of replacement beef heifers using GnRH, prostaglandin F2± (PG), and progesterone (CIDR): A multi-location study. MN Beef Cow-Calf Day Rep. pp 33-37. Michigan: B. Extension Presentations Title Location Date Technologies to determine the value of feeder cattle. Dekalb, IL January 19 Technologies to determine the value of feeder cattle. Lansing, MI January 20 Technologies to determine the value of feeder cattle. B.Green,OH January 21 Technologies to determine the value of feeder cattle. Wyoming,ON January 22 Beef cattle production and feeding management. E. Lansing,MI March 18 An overview of custom cattle feeding. E. Lansing,MI August 30 Wrap-up and evaluation of custom cattle feeding E. Lansing,MI August 31 workshop. Evaluation of energy digestibility of corn hybrids Dewitt, MI December 16 for growing/finishing beef cattle C. Publications Romanov, M.N., R.V. Bato, M.T. Yokoyama, and S.R. Rust. 2004. PCR detection and 16S rRNA sequence-based phylogeny of a novel Propionibacterium acidipropionici applicable for enhanced fermentation of high moisture corn. J. Appl. Microb. 97:38-47. Ungerfeld, E.M., S.R. Rust, and R. Burnett. 2003. Attempts to inhibit ruminal methanogenesis by blocking pyruvate oxidative decarboxylation. Can. J. Microb. 49:650-654. Ungerfeld, E. M, S.R. Rust, D.R. Boone, and Y. Liu. 2004. Effects of several inhibitors on pure cultures of ruminal methanogens. J. Appl. Micro. 97: 520-526. Missouri: B. Extension Presentations The use of corn distillers dried grains as a creep feed. In-service training for area extension specialists. Columbia, MO March, 2004 The development of rations using corn distillers dried grains as a protein and energy source. Livestock producers. Marshall, MO. November, 2004. The use of corn distillers dried grains as a creep feed. Missouri Corn Growers Board of Directors. May, 2004 Nebraska: Adams, J. R., T. B. Farran, G. E. Erickson, T. J. Klopfenstein, C. N. Macken, and C. B. Wilson. 2004. Effect of organic matter addition to the pen surface and pen cleaning frequency on nitrogen balance in open feedlots. J. Anim. Sci. 82:2153-2163. Block, H. C., G. E. Erickson, T. J. Klopfenstein. 2004. Review: Re-evaluation of phosphorus requirements and phosphorus retention of feedlot cattle. Prof. Anim. Scient. 20:319-329. Feeding direct fed microbials to reduce the prevalence of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in feedlot cattle; World Buiatrics Congress 7/14/04 Vaccination to reduce the prevalence of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in feedlot cattle; World Buiatrics Congress 7/14/04 C. Publications Potter, A. A., S. Klashinsky, Y. Li, E. Frey, H. Townsend, D. Rogan, G. Erickson, S. Hinkley, T. Klopfenstein, R. A. Moxley, D. R. Smith, and B. B. Finlay. 2004. Decreased Shedding of Escherichia coli O157:H7 by Cattle Following Vaccination with Type III Secreted Proteins. Vaccine 22:362-369. Using byproducts in beef operations; Dawson County Cattlemens, Nebraska 3/4/04 Coproduct use in feedlot diets and Optaflexx, a new feed additive; Feedlot Facts Seminar, Nebraska 3/2/04 Feeding grain sorghum to beef cattle; 2004 Sorghum Growers Conference; Nebraska 1/12/04 C. Publications Macken, C.N., G.E. Erickson, T.J. Klopfenstein, C.T. Milton, and R.A. Stock. 2004. Effects of dry, wet, and rehydrated corn bran and corn processing method in beef finishing diets. J. Anim. Sci. 82:3543-3548. Macken, C.N., G. E. Erickson, T. J. Klopfenstein, and R. A. Stock. 2004. Effects of concentration and composition of wet corn gluten feed in steam-flaked corn-based finishing diets. J. Anim. Sci. 82:2718-2723. Ohio: Weaning Management Research. Lancaster, OH 01/29/2004 Five State Beef Initiative in OH, Indianapolis, IN 02/25/2004 Environmental Impact of Nutrition and Management, Coshocton, OH 09/23/2004 Weaning Management Research. Hillsboro, OH 01/28/2004 C. Publications Schoonmaker, J. P., Cecava, M. J., Fluharty, F. L., Zerby, H. N., Loerch, S. C. 2004. Effect of source and amount of energy, and rate of growth in the growing phase on performance and carcass characteristics of early- and normal- weaned steers. J. Anim. Sci. 82:273-282. Schoonmaker, J. P., Fluharty, F. L., Loerch, S. C. 2004. Effect of source and amount of energy and rate of growth in the growing phase on adipocyte cellularity and lipogenic enzyme activity in the intra muscular and subcutaneous fat depots of Holstein steers. J. Anim. Sci. 82:137-148. South Dakota: Walsh, T. A. 2004. The Influence of Calcium Metabolism on Beef Tenderness. M.S. Thesis. South Dakota State University, Brookings. Bruns, K. W., R. H. Pritchard, and D. L. Boggs. 2004. The relationships among bodyweight, body composition, and intramuscular fat content in steers. Journal of Animal Science. 82:1315-1322. Bruns, K. W., R. H. Pritchard, and D. L. Boggs. 2004. The effect of stage of growth and implant exposure on performance and carcass composition in steers. Journal of Animal Science. 2004. 82 Accepted for publication. McCarthick, J. W., R. H. Pritchard, S. M. Hold, J. A. Clapper, and M. D. Vukovich. 2004. Effects of an anabolic implant and transport on metabolic status and muscle traits of feedlot steers. Pages 20-26 in SD Beef Report. Beef 2004-04. South Dakota Agri. Exp. Sta., Brookings. Holt, S. M. and R. H. Pritchard. 2004. Composition and nutritive value of corn co-products from dry milling ethanol plants. Pages 1-7 in SD Beef Report. Beef 2004-01. South Dakota Agri. Exp. Sta., Brookings. Bruns, K. W. and R. H. Pritchard. 2004. The effect of stage of growth and implant exposure on performance and carcass composition in steers. Pages 60-69 in SD Beef Report. Beef 2004-12. South Dakota Agri. Exp. Sta., Brookings. Bruns, K. W. and R. H. Pritchard. 2004. Impact of castration time and method on carcass and palatability traits in steers. Pages 55-59 in SD Beef Report. Beef 2004-11. South Dakota Agri. Exp. Sta., Brookings. Holt, S.M, R. H. Pritchard, and T. A. Wittig. 2004. Impact of relocation and weaning stress on the feedlot performance of steer calves during the receiving period. Pages 70-75 in SD Beef Report. Beef 2004-13. South Dakota Agri. Exp. Sta., Brookings. Symposia Proceedings - Invited Papers - Presentations Pritchard, R. H. 2004. Growth promotant options in the feedlot have changed. 39th Annual Pacific Northwest Animal Nutrition Conference. Seattle, WA. Pritchard, R. H. 2004. Carcass value as a consequence of the growth curve. 39th Annual Pacific Northwest Animal Nutrition Conference. Seattle, WA. Symposia Invited Presentations Pritchard, R. H. 2004. Research Update. Plains Nutrition Council, San Antonio, TX. Industry Publications Pritchard, R. H. 2004. Strategic use of implants to optimize production efficiencies and carcass value. Fort Dodge Animal Health Feedlot Nutritionist/Veterinarian Meeting. Scottsdale, AZ. Pritchard, R. H. 2004. Cattle feeding in changing times - what rules still apply? Land OLakes, Inc. Ft. Dodge, IA. Wisconsin: B. Extension Presentations  Feedlot Related Title Date Management, Nutrition, and Market Prices - Clark County 1/04 Utilizing Forages in the Feedlot - Calumet County 1/04 From Co-products to Implants. - Tri-State Beef Days 1/04 WI Beef Industry Post-BSE - United Cooperative Beaver Dam 2/04 BSE Fast Tracking Animal ID - Juneau County 3/04 Utilizing Forage in the Feedlot  Ozaukee County 3/04 Update on Implant Use  Ozaukee County 3/04 Distillers Grains and Holstein Steers  Ozaukee County 3/04 Update on Implant Use  Sheboygan County 3/04 Distillers Grains and Holstein Steers  Sheboygan County 3/04 Introduction to Grid Pricing  Sheboygan County 3/04 BSE Fast Tracking Animal ID  Portage County 3/04 Wisconsin Beef Industry Update  Richland County Beef Producers Annual Meeting 4/04 Ultrasound Demonstration  Trempeleleau County/Western WI Beef Producers 4/04 BSE Fast Tracking Animal ID  Intervet Veterinarian Continuing Education Baraboo, WI 5/04 BSE Fast Tracking Animal ID  Southwest Wisconsin Veterinarians Platteville, WI 5/04 Premise ID & Animal Identification  Lodi Veterinary Clinic 9/04 Ultrasound Demonstration  Lancaster Cow-calf field day 9/04 Premise and Animal ID, World Beef Expo, Milwaukee, WI 9/04 Utilizing Corn Silage in Feedlot Rations  Monroe County 12/04 Utilizing Corn Silage in Feedlot Rations  Dodge County 12/04 Utilizing Corn Silage in Feedlot Rations  Eau Claire County 12/04 C. Publications / Abstracts Brokman, A.M., J.W. Lehmkuhler, D.J. Undersander. 2004. Supplemental Phosphorus Removal for Finishing Holstein Steers: Final Results. University of Wisconsin-Madison Beef Cattle Research Report. Lehmkuhler, J., A. Crooks, and D. Undersander. 2004. Targeted supplementation of grazing Holstein steers with dried distillers grains in combination with monensin. University of Wisconsin-Madison Dept. of Animal Sciences Beef Cattle Research Report. Lehmkuhler, J., A. Crooks, and T. Woods. 2004. Feeding brown mid-rib sorghum sudan grass or alfalfa baleage to mid-gestation beef cows demonstration trial. University of Wisconsin-Madison Dept. of Animal Sciences Beef Cattle Research Report. Lehmkuhler, J.W., S.C. Arp, and D.M. Schaefer. 2004. Feedlot cattle responses to reduced levels of degradable protein. J. Anim. Sci. 81:(Suppl 1) T183 (Abstr.). Lehmkuhler, J.W., D.M. Schaefer, S.C. Arp, and A.M. Brokman. 2004. Phase feeding and comparison of Jersey and Holstein Steers. J. Anim. Sci. Midwestern Sectional Meeting: 279(Abstr.) Brokman, A.M., J.W. Lehmkuhler, and D.J. Undersander. 2004. Effects of supplemental phosphorus for finishing yearling Holstein steers. J. Anim. Sci. National Meeting .