Animal and Range Sciences

Refereed journal articles:

Clapper, J.A. 2006 Effects of two different anesthetics on serum concentrations of cortisol and luteinizing hormone (LH) in barrows and gilts. Laboratory Animals (in press).

Depenbusch, B.E., J.S. Drouillard, E.R. Loe, M.A. Greenquist, and M.E. Corrigan.  2006.  Growth performance and carcass characteristics of finishing steers given an oral dose and daily supplement of yucca-derived sarsaponin.  J Anim Sci  (in review).

Depenbusch, B.E., J.S. Drouillard, E.R. Loe, M.E. Corrigan, and M.J. Quinn.  2006.  Efficacy of feed grade antibiotics in finishing diets based on steam-flaked corn with and without corn-wet distillers grains with solubles. J Anim Sci  (in review).

Depenbusch, B.E., T.G. Nagaraja, J.M. Sargeant, J.S. Drouillard, E.R. Loe, and M.E. Corrigan.  2006.  Evaluation of grain processing on animal growth performance, fecal starch concentration, and fecal shedding of E. coli O157.  J Anim Sci  (in review).

Hipp, R., A. Smart, R. Gates, and P. Johnson. 2006. Summer defoliation timing and intensity effects on winter standing herbage in the northern mixed-grass prairie. Soc Range Manage 59: 173.

Huls, T.J., A.J. Bartosh, J.A. Daniel, R.D. Zelinsky, J. Held, and A.E. Wertz-Lutz. 2006. Efficacy of feeding dried distiller’s grains with solubles as a replacement for soybean meal and a portion of the corn in a finishing wether diet. Sheep and Goat Res J 21: 30-34.

Landblom, D.G., S. Paisley, P.S. Johnson, R.N. Gates, S.W. Fausti, and H.H. Patterson. 2006. Effects of weaning date and retained ownership on cattle performance and forage disappearance in spring calving beef systems. Proc West Sec Amer Soc Anim Sci 57: 139-142.

Li, X., D. C. McFarland, and S. G. Velleman. 2006. Effect of transforming growth factor beta on decorin and beta 1 integrin expression during muscle development in chickens. Poultry Sci 85: 326-332.

Liu, C., D. C. McFarland, K.E. Nestor, and S.G. Velleman. 2006. Differential expression of membrane-associated heparan sulfate proteoglycans in the skeletal muscle of turkeys with different growth rates. Poultry Sci 85: 422-428.

Loe, E.R., M.L. Bauer, G.P. Lardy. 2006. Grain source and processing in diets containing varying concentrations of wet corn gluten feed for finishing cattle.  J Anim Sci 84: 986-996.

MacNeil, M.D., T.W. Geary, G.A. Perry, A.J. Roberts, and L.J. Alexander. 2006. Genetic partitioning of variation in ovulatory follicle size and probability of pregnancy. J Anim Sci 84: 1646-1650.

McFarland, D.C., S.G. Velleman, J.E. Pesall, and C. Liu. 2006. Effect of myostatin on turkey myogenic satellite cells and embryonic myoblasts. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology 144(4): 501-508.

Nath, T. and D. Wulf. 2006. Trained and consumer evaluations of five different beef muscles with or without pH enhancement using ammonium hydroxide. J Undergrad Res 4: 47-57.

Sindt, J.J., J.S. Drouillard, E.C. Titgemeyer, S.P. Montgomery, E.R. Loe, B.E. Depenbusch, and P.H. Walz. 2006.  Influence of steam-flaked corn moisture level and density on the site and extent of digestibility and feeding value for finishing cattle. J Anim Sci 84: 424-432.

Sindt, J.J., J.S. Drouillard, S.P. Montgomery, and E.R. Loe. 2006. Factors influencing characteristics of steam-flaked corn and utilization by finishing cattle. J Anim Sci 84: 154-161.

Smart, A.J., J. Daniel, K. Bruns, and J. Held.  2006.  Browsing of western snowberry by goats and sheep.  Sheep and Goat Research 21: 1-4.

Smart, A.J., W.H. Schacht, J.D. Volesky, and L.E. Moser.  2006.  Seasonal changes in dry matter partitioning, yield, and crude protein of intermediate wheatgrass and smooth bromegrass.  Agron J 98: 986-991.

Stein, H.H., A.K.R. Everts, K.K. Sweeter, D.N. Peters, R.J. Maddock, D.M. Wulf, and C. Pedersen. 2006. The influence of dietary field peas (Pisum sativum L.) on pig performance, carcass quality, and the palatability of pork. J Anim Sci 84: 3110-3117.

Velleman, S.G., C. Liu, C.S. Coy, and D.C. McFarland. 2006. Effects of glypican-1 on turkey skeletal muscle cell proliferation, differentiation, and fibroblast growth factor 2 responsiveness. Development Growth & Differentiation 48: 271-276.

Walker, D.K., E.C. Titgemeyer, J.S. Drouillard, E.R. Loe, B.E. Depenbusch, and A.S. Webb.  2006.  Effects of ractopamine and protein source on growth performance and carcass characteristics of feedlot heifers.  J Anim Sci.  84: 2795-2800.

Wertz-Lutz, A.E., T.J. Knight, R.H. Pritchard, J.A. Daniel, J.A. Clapper, A.J. Smart, A. Trenkle, and D.C. Beitz.  2006.  Circulating ghrelin concentrations fluctuate relative to nutritional status and influence feeding behavior in cattle.  J Anim Sci 84: 3285-3300.

Whitney, M.H., G.C. Shurson, L.J. Johnston, D.M. Wulf, and B.C. Shanks. 2006. Growth performance and carcass characteristics of grower-finisher pigs fed high-quality corn distillers dried grain with solubles originating from a modern Midwestern ethanol plant. J Anim Sci 84: 3356-3363.

Xu, L., A. Boe, P.S. Johnson, and K. Kephart. 2006. Feral alfalfa in native rangeland: species composition, biomass, and soil seed bank. Soc Range Manage 59: 402.

Other reports:

Bartosh, A. J., C. L. Wright, A. E. Wertz-Lutz, and G. A. Perry. 2006. Effects of supplemental fat from dried distillers grains with solubles or corn oil on cow performance, IGF-I, GH, and NEFA. J Anim Sci 85: (abstr).

Benson, C.S., K.E. Tjardes, and C.L. Wright. 2006. Effect of increasing dietary concentrations of dried distillers grains plus solubles on P balance in finishing steers. J Anim Sci 84(Suppl 1): 441 (abstr).

Benson, C., C.L. Wright, J. McCarthick, and R.H. Pritchard.  2006.  Effect of increasing dietary concentrations of dried distillers grains plus solubles on phosphorus balance in finishing steers.    SDSU AES South Dakota Beef Report, BEEF 2006-01: 1-5. 

Benson, C., C. Wright, J. McCarthick, and R. Pritchard.  2006.  Effect of increasing dietary concentrations of dried distillers grains plus solubles on P balance in finishing steers.  J Anim Sci 84 (Suppl 1): 441.

Brumm, M., S. Colgan, and K. Bruns. 2006. Impact of varying number of random out-of-feed events and feed particle size on grow-finish pig performance. J Anim Sci 84 (Suppl 1): (abstr).

Bruns, K. and R. Pritchard.  2006.  Impact of management factors on intramuscular fat deposition in beef cattle.  Proc Western Nutr Conf: 51-59.

Bruns, K.W. 2006.  Delayed implanting increases CAB. Black Ink Basics Publication Certified Angus Beef, Wooster, Ohio.

Butler, L. and C. Wright. 2006. North Central Water Quality Survey. BEEF 2006-12.  SDSU AES South Dakota Beef Report, BEEF 2006-12: 52-54. 

Butler, L., R. Daly, and C. Wright. 2006. Cold stress in newborn calves. SDSU CES ExEx2050.

Clapper, J.A. and E.M. Stansbury. 2006. Effects of estradiol and testosterone on the peripheral and anterior pituitary IGF system in barrows. ASAS annual mtg (abstr).

Daniel, J.A. and J.E. Held. 2006. Testing intervention strategies to reduce the prevalence of lung lesions in lambs. SDSU AES Sheep Research Report 2006-2. 

Daniel, J.A., G.A. Perry, and A.E. Wertz-Lutz. 2006. Impact of exogenous ghrelin administration on circulating concentrations of lutienizing hormone in beef steers. J Anim Sci 84 (Suppl 1): 205 (abstr).

Daniel, J.A., J.E. Held, D.G. Brake, D.M. Wulf, and W.E. Epperson. 2006. Evaluation of the prevalence and onset of lung lesions and their impact on growth of lambs. AJVR 67(5): 890-894.

Engel, C.E., H.H. Patterson, R. Haigh, J. Johnson, M. Hubert, B. Perry, and G.A. Perry. 2006. Evaluation of reproduction and blood metabolites in beef heifers fed dried distillers grains plus solubles and soybean hulls during late gestation. SDSU AES South Dakota Beef Report, BEEF 2006-07: 30-35. 

Engel, C.L., H.H. Patterson, and G.A. Perry. 2006. Evaluation of dried distillers grains plus solubles compared to soybean hulls as a feedstuff for heifers during the last trimester of gestation. J Anim Sci 84(Suppl. 1): 351 (abstr).

Engel, C.L., H.H. Patterson, B.L. Perry, and G.A. Perry. 2006. Evaluation of reproduction and blood metabolites in heifers fed dried distillers grains plus solubles or soybean hulls during late gestation. J Anim Sci 84(Suppl. 1): 126  (abstr).

Everts, A.J., A.K.R. Everts, C.D. Hand, T.M. Nath, D.M. Wulf, and R.J. Maddock. 2006. Effects of pH-enhancement on consumer ratings of various meat products. Proc Recip Meat Conf.

Everts, A.J., D.M. Wulf, A.K.R. Everts, T.M. Nath, T. Machado, and R.J. Maddock. 2006. Effects of pH-enhancement on chunked and formed hams processed from pale, average, and dark colored muscles. Proc Recip Meat Conf.

Hand, C.D., T.M. Nath, A.J. Everts, A.K.R. Everts, D.M. Wulf, D.R. Henning, and R.J. Maddock. 2006. Effects of pH-enhancement on survivability and growth of E. coli on beef subprimals and steaks. Proc Recip Meat Conf.

Held, J.E. 2006. Feeding soyhulls and dried distillers grain with solubles to sheep.  SDSU CES ExEx2052.

Held, J.E. 2006. Using DDGS in mixed lamb diets.  SDSU CES ExEx2053.

Hipp, R., A. Smart, R. Gates, and P. Johnson.  2006.  Summer defoliation timing and intensity effects on winter standing herbage in the Northern mixed-grass prairie.  Rangelands to rainforests, SRM 59th annual mtg (abstr).

Huls, T.J., A.J. Bartosh, J.A. Daniel, R.D. Zelinsky, J.E. Held, and A.E. Wertz-Lutz. 2006. Feeding dried distillers grains with solubles as a replacement for soybean meal and a portion of the corn in finishing wether diets. J Anim Sci 84(Suppl 2): 69 (abstr).

Huls, T.J., A.J. Bartosh, J.A. Daniel, R.D. Zelinsky, J. Held and A.E. Wetz-Lutz. 2006. Efficacy of dried distiller’s grains with solubles as a replacement for soybean meal and a portion of the corn in a finishing lamb diet. Sheep and Research J 21: 30-34.

Kleinhans, G. and R. Pritchard.  2006.  Effects of corn germ on digestibility of hay and corn.  J Anim Sci 84(Suppl 1): 156 (abstr).

Lamb, G.C., C.R. Dahlen, K.A. Vonnahme, G.R. Hansen, J.D. Arseneau, G.A. Perry, J. Clement, and J.D. Arthington. 2006. Effects of estrous synchronization with a CIDR prior to the breeding season in bull-breeding herds on pregnancy rates. J Anim Sci 84(Suppl 1): 433 (abstr).

Loe, E, R. Pritchard, and M. Loewe.  2006.  Cost of gain comparison between cattle finished at Opportunities Farm in South Dakota and cattle finished in Kansas.  SDSU AES South Dakota Beef Report, BEEF 2006-04: 16-18. 

Loe, E, R. Pritchard, and M. Loewe.  2006.  Opportunities farm update.  SDSU AES South Dakota Beef Report, BEEF 2006-15: 63-65. 

Loe, E.R.  2006.  Feeding and Economic Considerations When Including Corn Co-Products in Feedlot Diets.  U  Minnesota (in press). 

Machado, T., L. Muench, C. Hand, A. Everts, A. Everts, D. Wulf, and R. Maddock. 2006. Quality and retail display life of ground beef produced using novel grinding technology. Proc Recip Meat Conf.

Melroe, T.A., R.J. Pruitt, G.A. Perry, J.A. Clapper, and H.A. Werner. 2006. Effect of supplementing distillers grain or corn on performance of cows grazing spring pasture during the breeding season. SDSU AES South Dakota Beef Report, BEEF 2006-13: 55-59. 

Melroe, T.A. and E.R. Loe.  2006.  Definitions and descriptions:  conventional, natural, and organic beef production and consumption.  SDSU CES ExEx2059.

Melroe, T.A. and E.R. Loe.  2006.  Feeding natural cattle.  SDSU CES ExEx2056.

Mousel, E., Wright, C., and M. Diersen. 2006. Top 10 drought management tips for ranchers. SDSU CES ExEx2054.

Mousel, E.M., R.N. Gates, and C. Maaland. 2006. Grazing management for warm-season grasses in Eastern South Dakota. SDSU CES FS931e.

Muench, L., R. Maddock, C. Hand, and D. Wulf. 2006. Determination of the similarities and some properties of muscles from the beef chuck and round. Proc Recip Meat Conf.

Nath, T.M., C.D. Hand, A.J. Everts, A.K.R. Everts, D.M. Wulf, and R.J. Maddock. 2006. Trained and consumer evaluations of five different beef muscles with or without pH enhancement using ammonium hydroxide. Proc Recip Meat Conf.

Nelson, J.R., B.L. Perry, and G.A. Perry. 2006. Effects of standing estrus and concentrations of estradiol on uterine pH.  SDSU AES South Dakota Beef Report, BEEF 2006: 36-39. 

Nelson, J.R., B.L. Perry, and G.A. Perry. 2006. Effects of standing estrus and concentrations of estradiol on uterine pH. J Anim Sci 84(Suppl 1): 451 (abstr).

Parr, S.L., R.H. Pritchard, and K.W. Bruns.  2006.  Effect of single vs. pulsing doses of estradiol 17-β and trenbolone acetate in finishing steers fed a high concentrate diet.  SDSU AES South Dakota Beef Report, BEEF 2006-03: 9-15.

Perry, G.A. 2006. Factors that influence fertility in natural and synchronized breeding programs. Proc Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle Workshop, Rapid City: 149-164.

Perry, G.A. 2006. Factors that influence fertility in natural and synchronized breeding programs. Proc Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle Workshop, St. Joseph: 145-160.

Perry, G.A. 2006. Relationship between follicle size and pregnancy success. J Anim Sci 84(Suppl 2): 96 (abstr).

Perry, G.A. and B.L. Perry. 2006. Influence of preovulatory concentrations of estradiol on interval to ovulation and uterine pH. J Anim Sci 84(Suppl 1): 149 (abstr).

Perry, G.A.  2006. Effect of an injection of GnRH at time of insemination following detection in standing estrus on beef cow and heifer pregnancy rates. SDSU AES South Dakota Beef Report, BEEF 2006-09: 40-43. 

Pritchard, R.H. 2006.  Update on corn distillers co-products in ruminant diets.  Proc Minnesota Nutrition Conf: 90-94.

Pritchard, R.H. and D.L. Boggs.  2006.  Use of DDGS as the primary source of supplemental crude protein in calf receiving diets.  SDSU AES South Dakota Beef Report, BEEF 2006-02: 6-8.  

Pruitt, D. 2006. SDSU Cow/Calf Teaching and Research Unit. SDSU AES South Dakota Beef Report, BEEF 2006-14: 60-62. 

Pruitt, R.J., J.A. Clapper, W.B. Epperson, and G. A. Perry. 2006. Corn germ as a source of supplemental fat for cows in late gestation. J Anim Sci 84(Suppl 2): 147 (abstr).

Pruitt, R.J., J.A. Clapper, W.B. Epperson, and G.A. Perry. 2006. Corn germ as a source of supplemental fat for cows in late gestation. Proc WSASAS 57: 133 (abstr).

Pruitt, R.J., W.B. Epperson, V.N. Owens, and A.J. Smart. 2006. Fenceline weaning on pasture and forage barley to extend the grazing season for replacement heifers. J Anim Sci 84(Suppl 2): 147 (abstr).

Pruitt, R.J., W.B. Epperson, V.N. Owens, and A.J. Smart. 2006. Fenceline weaning on pasture and forage barley to extend the grazing season for replacement heifers. Proc WSASAS 57: 129.

Rosa, A.J.M., J.L Clapper, A.M. Sanborn, S.L. Lindblom, C. Smith, D.M. Wulf, C.L. Wright, and J.A. Clapper. 2006. Effect of Synovex-S and ractopamine on serum concentration of IGF-I, performance and carcass characteristics of finishing steers. J Anim Sci 84(Suppl 1): (abstr).

Schauer, C.S., J. Held, J. Daniel, J. Caton, P. Hatfield, R. Stobart, L.P. Anderson, 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: 6-14.

Smart, A.J and R.J. Pruitt. 2006. Rye and turnips to extend the grazing season for weaned calves. SDSU AES South Dakota Beef Report, BEEF 2006-11: 48-51. 

Smart, A.J. and E. Mousel.  2006.  Predicting forage production, stocking rate, and beef production in Eastern South Dakota: a case study.  SDSU AES South Dakota Beef Report, BEEF 2006-10: 44-47. 

Smart, A. and P. Jeranyama.  2006.  Renovating pastures with warm-season grasses. Forage Focus, March issue: 6-7. Midwest Forage Association.

Smith, C., D.C. McFarland, H.N. Oliveira, G.J.M. Rosa, A.M. Sanborn, S.J. Lindblom, J. Pesall, and A.J.M. Rosa. 2006. Gene expression analysis of differentiating avian myogenic satellite cells. Proc World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production.

Smith, M.F., G.A. Perry, J.A. Atkins, D.C. Busch, C.L. Johnson, and D.J. Patterson. 2006. Physiological principles underlying synchronization of estrus. Proc Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle Workshop, Rapid City: 7-28.

Smith, M.F., G.A. Perry, J.A. Atkins, D.C. Busch, C.L. Johnson, and D.J. Patterson. 2006. Physiological principles underlying synchronization of estrus. Proc Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle Workshop, St. Joseph: 9-30.

Walker, J.A. and K. Vaith. June 2006. Radio frequency identification for beef cattle. SDSU CES ExEx2051. 

Walker, J.A. 2006. Oilseed crops in beef cattle rations. SDSU CES ExEx2058.

Wright, C.L. 2006. Field peas for beef cattle. South Dakota Cattleman Magazine, March/April.

Wright, C.L. 2006. Preparing for the calving season. South Dakota Cattleman, January/February.

Wright, C.L. and H.H. Patterson. 2006. Effect of high-sulfate water on trace mineral status of beef steers. J Anim Sci 84(Suppl 1): 228 (abstr).

Wright, C., E. Mousel, and R. Daly. 2006. Prevention and treatment of grass tetany.  SDSU CES ExEx2055.

Zelinsky, R., J. Daniel, and J. Held. 2006. Effect of corn or soybean hull diets supplemented with dried distillers grain with solubles (DDGS) on finishing lamb performance and carcass merit. SDSU AES Sheep Res Report 2006-3.